Great if you are SUPER-SMART and can deal with a mean-genius CEO who is not tolerant of anything less than perfection.
Pros
- Dev is re-building after the untimely death a young CTO (cancer), who was a great leader and mentor to the team, so there is a lot of opportunity for personal growth and to make a name for yourself. - Solid products: MathType, MathFlow, MathPlayer, used by millions - Company overwhelmingly dominates its markets - Solid financially - Job security if you're smart and especially if you're technical - A lot of interesting technology directions being pursued - Great office space, fantastic people - Flex hours for most people - Good social aspects: free bagels, fresh fruit, food and drinks, monthly catered birthdays and happy hours, Gold's Gym and Crossfit memberships, pool table
Cons
The CEO (Topping) is not a good communicator and too intense for most people. When he thinks he's right he does not back down. Puts everyone on the spot. Insulting, sometimes doesn't even know it -- generally not good with people. Being in Long Beach makes it hard to recruit the best.
