Pros
I've been working at Guidewire almost a month now. I am utterly delighted to be here. My colleagues are exceedingly bright and truly helpful to newbies trying to learn the ropes. What's fascinating from an hiring perspective is how much Guidewire weights recommendations about my former colleagues! The voice of the rank-and-file employee truly makes a difference! On a daily work level, the work and tools are interesting, We use the agile methodology to develop software but the deliverables are reasonable. I don't feel insane pressure to perform. Guidewire honestly believes in work/life balance. Also, the executives at all levels I've seen go out of their way to communicate information important to understanding how the company is doing. Let me add an important observation about the hiring process -- it is amazingly straightforward. The recruiters, the hiring manager, and the people who interviewed me were direct and professional. When somebody said they'd get back to me, they kept their word. Nobody threw me any weird curve balls. I have absolutely no reservations about working at Guidewire. I love being here.
Cons
No fresh fruit on Fridays? Not enough sugar-free Snapple in the fridge? Talk about trivial problems.