Pros: Fast-paced, cutting-edge technology.

Cons: Stressful, chaotic, many mass layoffs.

Pros: Good benefits, unlimited PTO (if you are willing to fight for it), flexible hours. Young engineers are truly talented and hard workers.

Cons: The CTO is hiring his friends, not competent people. There is a lack of automotive industry experience. There are lots of politics and unhealthy competition between teams. Directors play along just to please their VPs but there is no proper management for their teams. The CEO has no experience; he is just a brilliant mechanical engineer but can't run a company. Plans are not realistic, and the company is overcommitting. No proper software testing is being done. No proper software processes are being carried out (although they claim they are agile). No one is willing to invest in you or put down a career path for you. There is no consideration for employees when moving to Palo Alto. The company's only focus is on hiring new people, but they don't mind current employees leaving.

Pros: Look over your rations, do a final gear check, and pack your bags for the long haul, because you are in for one big adventure. You'll need all your tools to succeed here and will get a chance to put into practice new ideas and skills you worked hard at honing. This is the mountaineer's route, and it takes grit and skill to make the climb. The product and product plan is fantastic, the long-term company plan is solid, we have an amazing core culture that I know the OG crew won't let die, and most importantly, we have a CEO that listens. This place is not for the faint of heart or those ill-prepared for the adventure. You will be constantly expanding what you think is your limit.

Cons: Expect to push really hard to succeed. Multiple locations necessitate the need to over-communicate. Space is tight at times.