Pros: Working at Gong as a software developer has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company operates at the cutting edge of technology, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning, especially in the realm of revenue intelligence. It's exciting to work on products that have a tangible impact on businesses, and the fast-growing industry offers plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Also, the company culture is one of the best I’ve experienced—collaborative, supportive, and employee-focused. Gong values work-life balance, and it shows through flexible work policies and competitive benefits. The leadership team fosters an environment where developers can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully. Plus, the exposure to modern tech stacks and the intersection of software development with revenue operations has been a great way to enhance my skills.

Cons: Honestly, I haven't encountered any significant downsides. Gong offers a great culture, cutting-edge work, and excellent growth opportunities. It's been a positive experience all around.

Pros: The founders know what they are doing, and leadership provides clear goals and direction. The company has many customers, and the product is positioned on a premium platform in the industry. Work-life balance is good, with a hybrid model (2 days in the office). While this is a startup, the company has the potential to be profitable whenever it chooses, making the risk of running out of money or facing financial instability very low in the short to medium term. The people are nice, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Employees receive two recharge days every quarter, in addition to the 20 vacation days, providing extra time to rest and recharge. The company actively supports employee involvement in civil activities, even providing a day off for participation in one instance.

Cons: While the business and product teams operate smoothly, the R&D culture is lacking in key areas such as quality, accountability, and structured timelines. Expect at least one organizational change per year due to the company’s pod-based structure. This can result in unexpected reassignments to different teams, managers, or projects, which prioritizes short-term business alignment over long-term strategy. The frequent re-orgs lead to shortsighted architecture, duplication of efforts, and challenges in identifying ownership of different responsibilities. Compensation-wise, salary raises are minimal (~3%), and there are no performance-based bonuses. If you're considering joining, negotiate the highest salary you can upfront, as increases later on will likely be small.

Pros: We work as a team; we win as a team. No thought, idea, or suggestion goes unnoticed, and people are encouraged to drive and push innovation in every aspect they care about, whether it's personal, technical, inspirational, or just fun. There are obviously so many more pros, as I see it, but as well as cons, this is highly individual.

Cons: Too many operating principals! As it goes for the pros, it depends on the person. If you're not up for a fast-paced, no-sugar-coating culture where people want to hear what you have to say, then perhaps we are not a best fit, but I'd suggest you reconsider.