Pros
Out of all the startups I’ve worked for, Sigma is the first where I feel truly valued. I mean that from a benefits and comp perspective, as well as a cultural perspective. Here are just a few of the positives I’ve experienced in my 3+ years here: Career Trajectory - It’s nice to see an org that promotes internally. I’ve seen dozens of colleagues step into promotions they’ve earned and have been promoted myself twice. Politics are minimal and meritocracy generally stands. It is possible to pave the career path you envision for yourself here, which is not something I've seen in other organizations. Employee equity - I’ve been able to watch my vested shares climb in value. Last funding round, the company offered us a buy back program where we could cash out on a portion of our shares. For some of us, that equaled a new car or a home downpayment. People - You get to learn from remarkably smart people here. There is a strong culture of mentorship and perpetual learning. On top of that, most people are genuine, which makes for a more enjoyable and productive work environment. People will go out of their way to help you, even if they barely know you. Product - The product is completely differentiated from the rest of the market. POC/win conversion rates speak for themselves. Most prospects who complete a POC end up buying because no competitor can solve the problems that we do. This makes it easy to trust the growth projections that are presented to us and understand what we're working toward. Values - Plenty of startups claim to have vales; most don’t embed them within their everyday culture. Sigma goes out of their way to keep values front and center as the company grows. For example, people are highlighted weekly in all hands for living specific values and recognized daily in Slack. We have culture clubs that come up with creative ways to make sure that our values matter like hosting events, talks, and contests. These efforts combined give Sigma a tight-knit feel, even though we’ve expanded significantly.
Cons
Fast-paced - Not your typical startup kind of fast-paced; maybe 2x that. That means you’ll pay for it in catch up time when you take PTO. If you prefer a traditional 9-5, this is not the place for you. Lack of remote opportunities - Most roles are in-office, even though many employees prefer a hybrid model.