Pros
Initially had strong engineering talent and good ownership opportunities Early-stage learning was decent
Cons
Large-scale silent layoffs disguised through performance ratings (“stag rating” / forced low ratings), even for consistently performing engineers Noticeable favoritism — employees closer to management were retained regardless of contribution Lack of transparency in performance evaluation and layoffs Many strong engineers have already left; overall engineering quality has dropped significantly Increasing reliance on junior engineers with heavy dependence on AI tools, leading to poor code quality and difficulty in debugging production issues Product direction feels weak — frequent changes, lack of experienced product leadership Hiring quality has declined; several roles seem filled with inexperienced or intern-level profiles Company appears to be operating in maintenance mode rather than growth mode Low morale across teams; very limited confidence in leadership Work culture has become increasingly political; credit for work is often not recognized