Pros
Quince is one of those places where the work is real, fast-paced, and very impact-driven. As an EM, I’ve been part of core system builds that directly affect customer experience and internal efficiency. What stands out is the autonomy and you’re not just managing a roadmap, you're influencing it. Engineers get end-to-end visibility, and leadership encourages engineering to push back and shape solutions collaboratively. The team is lean, but that’s also the opportunity. If you're someone who likes building from 10 to 100, working in ambiguous spaces, and making quick decisions, it's a very rewarding place. You get to work closely with product, design, CX, ops, logistics and finance all in the same Slack threads sometimes which helps you grow beyond just engineering. The pace can be intense, and sometimes you feel the lack of processes, especially when onboarding new folks or managing cross-team expectations. But the intent is strong, and people genuinely care about solving real problems.
Cons
Processes are still evolving things like onboarding, documentation, and project handoffs can be inconsistent. Benefits are basic, especially health insurance. No dental or vision coverage as of now. Office facilities are functional but minimal. No gym or recreation space yet, and food/snacks could use an upgrade. Cross-team alignment takes effort, as priorities can shift quickly in a fast-moving org.