Pros
MariaDB is a unique startup in a position most other companies would dream of being in. The brand name of MariaDB is known everywhere and is the fastest growing open source database. There is a fast paced environment here at MariaDB where it is nimble enough that if something needs to change you can get a few people into a (virtual) room and talk through it and change if needed - not committee driven! MariaDB is used everywhere in todays changing application and database ecosystem. It is really exciting to be part of a company that is changing the way Banks, Retailers, Cloud Providers, Healthcare, Entertainment companies, etc run and operate their business impacting the lives of millions everyday.
Cons
Being at a startup isn't easy! (But there's nothing easy in life that is rewarding)