Pros: Autonomy in decision making. Fantastic and brilliant colleagues that are willing to explain their work and share their knowledge.

Cons: Work-life balance can be tough to maintain and I have seen folks get burnt out on teams that aren't well supported.

Pros: Zipline is a mission driven organization. We work on a life-saving product. The company is diverse, and the international teams are well-represented. Individuals have responsibility for top-level company goals and are expected to lead and organize their own work. The engineering team is top-notch and well organized with an an emphasis on simplicity and testing and verification.

Cons: The interview process is challenging. The team at Zipline is small and can be stretched at times.

Pros: I join with real doubts about the viability and the long-term commitment to their mission. I'm happy that my experiences have squelched any doubts. Zipline is full of people that love what they do, and the mission is alive and well. I've really found that everyone is a pleasure to work with, something I've never seen in my career. This is also the first company I've seen that really lives their values. Transparency is really valued and management is open and honest, and welcomes being challenged. This is also the most diverse SF company I've been a part of. It's nice being somewhere most meetings aren't all dudes.

Cons: Zipline has no shortage of problems. The work isn't easy and there's definitely an emotional burden I apply to myself. There are growing pains, many of which should be avoidable, but generally things have gotten better in my year here.