Pros: My favorite thing about Lucid is that we get to work at a quick pace with relatively little overhead and process. Development drives the process instead of the other way around. It means that every week I get to work on a variety of projects and make contributions across the product. You can make a difference with the product where you want to make a difference. Lunch on Mondays and Fridays is great, as are monthly team activities, quarterly company activities, and the annual company retreat. Management is always looking for feedback. Office is a lighthearted and fun environment. It really is a fantastic place to work. Whenever friends or family ask, I tell them it is a perfect fit for me and has exceeded expectations.

Cons: I've had the thought perhaps the company would benefit from having some more experienced engineers. Really though, having a lot of young people has its own advantages too.

Pros: Lucid fosters an exceptional work-life balance, prioritizing flexibility and freedom from stringent metrics. The emphasis on work-life balance allows employees to thrive, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment. Additionally, the benefits package is tailored to support employees and their families.

Cons: Despite initial success, Lucid lacks a clear vision for product development, relying heavily on a product that “sells itself” without fostering innovation. The founding idea of transitioning Visio online (Lucidchart) and enhancing collaboration initially showed promise but has since stagnated, leading to a reactive approach of imitating competitors rather than pioneering new solutions. This pattern is evident in their obvious desire to copy Miros UI (Lucidspark), while their own product, lags behind. Moreover, leadership's reliance recycled purpose statements reflects a lack of forward-thinking and creativity. Looking around you’ll realize that working at Lucid has led many to a career on autopilot. (But if you need a break from the burn out and speed of tech - this is a good place to put your feet up)

Pros: Work with great people. There are a lot of ownership opportunities. It is great for junior devs to get to do projects usually outside the junior scope.

Cons: As the company becomes bigger, there are issues that need to be figured out