Pros
• Many in R&D were decent, humane, and easy to respect. • Food (breakfast + dinner) is truly excellent. • The technology is legitimately advanced, you learn fast.
Cons
• The “north star” felt unstable and frequently shifted with short-term revenue priorities, making long-term planning difficult. • Turnover was very high, especially during reorganizations. It was framed as “market churn,” but felt like reorg fallout and eroding morale. • Politics and obedience were rewarded more than results. Delivering while speaking up often brought extra scrutiny. • HR and people decisions were driven by ego, emotions, and impulsive “off with his head” reactions rather than rational analysis or the company’s best interest. • The culture demands you be always-on but gives nothing back. Setting boundaries is punished; overperforming quickly becomes the baseline. • The tone has shifted from “love-based” (trust and growth) to fear-based (pressure and risk avoidance), making people quieter and less willing to raise issues. If you want stability, clarity, and sustainable growth, look elsewhere. This may suit you only if you thrive on internal politics and being permanently available with little reward.
