Netflix

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.

• 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.

We're the reigning champions of video delivery to all platforms. We reach more than 25 million households.

We have so much potential for developing new innovations. Invest more in research and trials of radically new ideas. I'm not talking about incremental improvements to the streaming experience; I'm talking about making our customers say "WOW!" I'm talking about disrupting markets.

Take risks! But please don't make another Quikster – that was pretty stupid, like you all said :)