Pros
The vast majority of people who work here are very intelligent. The different in average employee intellectual horsepower at IonQ vs other tech companies is very noticeable. The tech & the mgmt team are the real deal. These are some of the most accomplished and capable people in the industry. We are getting very tangibly close to this stuff becoming real-world useful. The broader team is inspired by the audacious mission of the company.
Cons
Workload can get really chaotic and unpredictable sometimes. Project timelines change, stuff hits the fan and requires all-hands-on-deck to put out a fire, and sometimes long hours are required to get aggressive goals over the finish line. A lot of people aren't cut out for this. Know what you're signing up for. Not for the faint of heart.