Pros: - Opportunity to write software that gets used by hundreds of millions of people - Opportunity to see how a successful company is run - Opportunity to launch often - Potential IPO

Cons: - Frontend work (i.e., work done in most of the product-oriented teams) is mostly mundane PHP and nothing intellectually challenging from a Computer Science perspective. (Backend may be different, but I never tried that.) - Potential to get judged too quickly for performance. They are less willing than other companies to let you try something different, which may be a better fit if you are not performing well enough on your current project. - Chaos that may hurt you: you may start out on one project but be expected to do something else for no good reason, that may not be the best fit for your skills. - Some managers are too busy to give useful, frequent feedback. - I get the impression that they manage by a bell curve but are not being transparent about it.

Pros: A lot of independence in choosing your projects, recognition for innovation, complex problems, daily code pushes to production, and awesome peers.

Cons: Constant inflow into the upper management chain from other companies makes it harder to move up the ladder if you're not on a crucial project.

Pros: Meta offers an unparalleled opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that impact billions of users globally. The work environment is highly collaborative and fosters innovation at every level. As a Software Engineer here, I have access to state-of-the-art technology and am surrounded by colleagues who are leaders in the field, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The compensation and benefits package is extremely competitive, and there are ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Cons: The pace at Meta can be very fast, which might be challenging for some. Work-life balance can occasionally tip towards work, especially during project deadlines. The expectation to perform at peak levels consistently can be stressful at times.