Pros: Smart people: some work is boring, some is fun.

Cons: Sometimes bureaucracy can be a challenge.

Pros: Good work is rewarded.

Cons: - Too much pressure. - No incentive for others to help you (outside your team). - Incentive for speed and productivity, but not for code quality, typically results in patchy work.

Pros: Opportunity to work on projects from start to finish and have a big impact. The organizational structure is flat, and you are able to create your own solutions to problems and execute on them. Development cycles are short, and you can see the business impact of your work quickly. The business is highly focused on technology, and your ability to deliver quality solutions is valued and rewarded.

Cons: With the opportunity to create high-value work come high expectations. This is not a place where you can sit back, be behind the scenes, and simply punch tickets.