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: I've worked for a couple of Fortune 500 tech companies and a medium size startup, and I enjoyed many aspects of those experiences. I worked with some very talented and accomplished people. They had great resources. Their products made a big impact in the world. At Lucid Software, the team is as talented and enjoyable to work with as any team I've had in my career. People are capable and work hard. The focus is on the work and people don't have big heads. The CEO works to develop all employees, both personally, and by assignment through the other managers. People throughout the organization are asked to participate in conferences, interact with customers, and contribute to company strategy and planning meetings. A lot is expected of me, but it is exhilarating as I'm provided latitude, trust, and support.

Cons: The work is demanding, but I would not have it any other way. I work hard, but my manager is aware of my efforts and sensitive to making sure the work is not too much. People who want a 9-5 job would feel uncomfortable here.

Pros: The CEO isn't a scum bucket like so many other startups. The CTO is brilliant. The bar for hiring employees is extremely high, so every employee is intelligent, hard-working, and contributes to the value of the company. We are already profitable, so your stock is immediately valuable.

Cons: The environment is too open - No cubicles or offices - So the sound propagates more than I would prefer. Easily solved by headphones.