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Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Meta for 2 years
September 26, 2014
Seattle, Washington
5.0
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Pros

A lot of work to be done, meaning you have flexibility on what to work and there are ample opportunities to do something awesome.

Perks are amazing, but they are made so you don't stress with the little details of life. I work fewer hours on average than my previous top-company job but achieve a lot more in that time.

No micromanagement overall (obviously there are black sheep everywhere). You do need to know how to prioritize and work by yourself without being pushed, though.

Mission and vision that matter to the world. "Don't be evil," eh? Right. Here, we're truly connecting the world. Very few teams focus on revenue, which is awesome.

Excellent compensation. Do I need to say more?

Travel to HQ if you're a remote team. It's not so often, so I enjoy it (a personal thing, though).

Cons

The other "G" giant has a few more extra perks that are nicer, but you can live without them.

Growing very fast. Hoping quality does not deteriorate, but things can get messy.

Advice to Management

Don't overgrow without having the right managers, projects, and trainings involved. Don't sacrifice flexibility and openness due to this.

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