Roku

Roku gets a lot done with a relatively small staff. The company focuses on top talent when it comes to hiring. For example, in Engineering, coding ability isn't enough. A solid candidate needs to be a creative problem solver, confident to explain decisions to others, self-organized, and motivated to win.

Good candidates are often passed up for great candidates. That great talent pays off for Roku, giving Apple, Amazon, and Google a run for their money in the streaming technology space.

Roku can be considered a tough place to work for those who are quiet and prefer to work in a corner, out of sight. Like Netflix, Apple, Facebook, and Google, Roku expects a lot from everyone hired. But the rewards are worth it.

Working with top talent is a relief. Working with the latest in streaming technology and building out the future of entertainment can't be beat. Roku is a very rewarding workplace with a fantastic and friendly culture. I have enjoyed my last two years at Roku and am looking forward to any more.

The company is very dynamic and fast-paced, where there's a lot of responsibility placed in everyone's hands. Anyone that likes the slower 9-to-5 pace of a large corporation is not going to be happy. There are also occasional re-orgs that shift teams around. Again, those who prefer stability won't fit in.

Improve the medical/dental benefits package. This is the only real weakness compared to the likes of Apple, Google, and Facebook. The PPO out-of-pocket costs are much higher than most others.