Intuit

Great core values in development. They try to emphasize rapid development while accepting re-pivoting on ideas.

Some of the nicest engineers you'll ever meet. I didn't meet a single team whose engineers were jerks. If you're lucky enough to deal cross-BU and are in a cooperative role, you'll have a great time.

Pay is fantastic! Their benefits are equally wonderful. You won't find many companies who will match $1.25 on top of the dollar you invest in 401k. Take absolute full advantage.

Perks are pretty neat. The onsite gym is really useful, while some activities like golfing, biking, and yoga are also held on site.

New employees will get to experience Intuit You-niversity. I won't spoil it, but the activities done there were some of the best I've seen a corporation hold.

BU competition to high heaven. Don't be surprised if you're working on something that is redundantly covered by another business unit. If you are, expect plenty of competition.

Politics! It's disturbing how much of it exists. If you're aiming at a managerial position, note that you may be surrounded by local and cross-BU politics, ad nauseam.

Layoffs and firings at will. Every July (Intuit's final month in the fiscal calendar), don't be surprised to see large chunks of BUs kicked to the curb with pink slips. Also be weary of management changes. I've witnessed firings/resignations from handfuls of Engineers and Project Managers, all the way to Directors and VPs.

For as happy as it can be on the outside, never be complacent with your status there.

While business is business, have some respect for your employees leaving the company. Complaints are not taken seriously. HR doesn't conduct exit interviews. Instead, you get mailed a certified packet warning you to return all equipment, or pay for them. Perhaps the company is simply comfortable with firing at will.