Pros
The company and leadership appreciate employees who invest themselves in the company, and in-turn provides opportunities for growth (position/title, salary, responsibility, and career). Video Surveillance is a fairly different sector of technology that treats IT professionals differently, and OpenEye is a great example of this. Big parent company (better benefits, HR, and Recruiting departments); but OpenEye is allowed to operate on its own mostly, so it still feels like a small local company. Fun employee functions like BBQs, breakfast treats on most Fridays, and a game room attached to the breakroom. Community involvement with activities like Centennial Trail clean-up, volunteering at 2nd Harvest Food Bank or with Habitat for Humanity, and buildings bikes with underprivileged kids.
Cons
Some entry positions may be undervalued when it comes to starting salary. Better structure to internal training is needed.