Pros
I can't speak for the Seattle location but here are my thoughts on the Oakland, CA office (Self Aware Games)- - Everyone is very intelligent, driven, and very good at what they do - A slew of wonderful perks and activities: offsite events, parties, physical therapist, kitchen - Versatility in projects (at least in the Art Dept.)...you get to work on what you are really interested in/want to get exposed to - GREAT work/life balance. It's a strong value here and that's very rare in gaming and tech - People here know how to work hard and have fun doing it...every day is a total joy! - Relaxed environment with very reasonable deadlines - Wonderful health benefits
Cons
- Pay can be lower than average (I took a large pay-cut from previous position but it's been 100% worth it) - A big disconnect from the Seattle office (our parent company Big Fish Games)