Roku

Novice engineers wait to be told what to do and how to do it.

Junior engineers are told what to do and figure out how to do it, with help from their manager.

Senior engineers figure out what needs to be done and convince their manager it's a priority. Their manager trusts that they will figure out how to do it and coordinate with others as necessary.

Roku hires this type of senior engineer. They're fun to work with because the culture values engineers that want other engineers to succeed.

Good managers (most) at Roku don't spend time directing their team. They coordinate with other managers, remove roadblocks, solve problems, and advocate. This leaves engineers free to identify where they can best add value.

Nits: no 401K match or ESPP

Managers ultimately determine the culture. Make sure managers who fit the culture stick around, and managers who don't, don't.