Rapid7

The thing that keeps me at Rapid7 is their focus on hiring (and retaining) the right folks. I feel like the dumbest kid in the room all the time, which is exactly how I like to feel. The development process is stellar, there's a top-down focus on avoiding burnout, and we're a recognized leader in a fast-growing industry.

The company is growing very quickly, and spread out amongst a number of international offices.

This comes with all of the regular challenges that you would expect from such a diffused workforce. With so many highly talented employees, it also takes a tremendous amount of effort to stand out and get yourself noticed.

Stop mentioning potential "stock options awards" in offer letters when there's actually zero chance that they're going to be distributed.