Pros: Development opportunities: There is always someone better to learn from. Employees are all at a very high level, you never stop learning. Virtually all managers have previously been developers themselves, which means that as a developer you have a lot of freedom and responsibility. Open source and 20% projects are encouraged. Compensation, especially the stock package. You get to write code that impacts millions, if not billions, of users. Work-Life Balance: Performance (also monetarily) is rewarded and appreciated here. Those who just want to serve their time are in the wrong place. However, the pressure is within limits for American standards. Office perks such as massages, free canteen, and an on-site gym. Dog-friendly.

Cons: Large and consequently not lean processes as in a start-up. Lots of internal software, which is top-notch, but can be overwhelming at first. Work-Life Balance: Performance (also monetary) is rewarded and appreciated here. Anyone who just wants to put in their time is in the wrong place. However, the pressure is manageable by American standards.

Pros: Pay, security, food, flexibility. You know, Google.

Cons: Slow, bureaucratic, no innovation, promo obsession. You know, corporate America.

Pros: Good people, good culture, challenging problems, and good pay.

Cons: Being a small actor in a very big system can make a person feel unimportant.