Pros
The technology is genuinely interesting, and there are talented engineers doing their best to keep things moving despite the circumstances. If you enjoy problem-solving, you’ll certainly get plenty of opportunities—mostly organizational ones.
Cons
Management has achieved the rare feat of combining high expectations with low consistency. Policies exist, but more as suggestions—applied selectively depending on your proximity to the management inner circle. Some employees seem to enjoy a level of job security and freedom the rest can only admire from afar. Work-life balance is more of an abstract concept. 50–60 hour weeks are the baseline, not the exception, yet every minute is still carefully scrutinized. It’s an impressive commitment to both overworking and micromanaging at the same time. Benefits are underwhelming, highlighted by a retirement plan that doesn’t kick in until year four—an optimistic timeline given the turnover. It’s almost as if long-term retention isn’t part of the strategy. The culture can feel less “fast-paced” and more “endurance test.” Employees are expected to remain available during bereavement or even while hospitalized, which really underscores the company’s dedication to productivity over… everything else.