Pros: Lots of room for innovation. The technologies are fairly new and broad, and there is no bureaucracy or requirements to get approval from top management. Innovation can start at the IC level. Great compensation. Talent is rewarded generously. I started the job on a large salary, then within six months, my manager decided to give me a hefty raise to reward my contributions. Nice work environment: bleeding-edge hardware, new devices always available to play with even before they hit the market, a kitchenette well stocked with snacks, drinks, and fruits. Smart coworkers. Transparency about company strategies all the way from the exec level to your direct lead level.

Cons: - This company isn't great for people starting their career. Training is minimal, and the expectation is that you take educating and training yourself into your own hands, which could be a bit of a challenge for some. If you do not possess the knowledge and talent to be a good problem solver, don't expect management to train you on solving things. - Job stability could be a concern at times. But as long as you continue to innovate and stay professional, it shouldn't be a big concern. - The packaged free lunch isn't on par with the buffets at other Silicon Valley software companies like Facebook and Google. But it's still free, so you can't complain much.

Pros: Lots of transparency and communication. Big focus on inclusivity and psychological safety. Team members are mature and I find have high emotional intelligence. Team leader is great, delegates a lot, and there is no micromanagement. She also challenges us constantly and gives very candid and direct, but always tactful, feedback. I feel like I have a lot of opportunities to improve here.

Cons: I'm really struggling to find any meaningful cons for now, but I've also only worked there for three months. I'm sure my perspective will change over time. I've seen the "freedom and responsibility" motto used as what seemed like a way to avoid looking at a problem deeper, but it hasn't been a major problem.

Pros: Pay is amazing, and the kitchen is well stocked.

Cons: Hiring is a joke. There is a culture of fear you will get fired, so everyone tends to hire people who are less talented than they are. So you are starting out with B-level players hiring C-level who hire D-level. And all live in fear they will get canned. The codebase is blogged about and presented very well, but it's a streaming company. Their value is content, and your technology doesn't matter. Rarely do we hire anyone away from a real tech company (Google, Apple, Facebook, etc.). Those who work here want the money and then stay to defend their employment status because they now spend more and change their lifestyle, versus changing their skills by being better engineers.