Pros
I can't in good conscience recommend this place to anyone who values their sanity or professional growth. The technology is fascinating, and that's the bait that gets talented people in the door. But once you're inside, you realize the company is a chaotic mess held together by duct tape and the sheer will of its overworked, underappreciated staff.
Cons
The management is completely disconnected from the day to day reality of the work. It’s a top down, "because I said so" culture where good ideas go to die unless they come from the right person. There's a thick layer of middle management that seems to exist only to create spreadsheets and block communication between teams. Forget about mentorship or career development; you are a resource to be squeezed until you have nothing left. The culture is the worst part. It's a bizarre mix of academic arrogance and petty high school politics. There are cliques everywhere, and if you're not in the inner circle, you're on the outside. People are afraid to speak up for fear of getting shot down, so everyone just keeps their head down. The atmosphere isn't collaborative; it's a silent battle of egos. I saw so many brilliant, passionate people join with high hopes, only to become cynical and burned out within a year. The shine wears off fast when you realize you're just a cog in a dysfunctional machine. Look elsewhere.