Pros
Did you find a dream position at Forte? Definitely apply. The company has game-changing ambitions and is always trying to do the right thing. Specific teams have lots of fun and are high-performing. There is lot of attention paid towards quality. The benefits are pretty decent, including a very flexible work schedule/working from home.
Cons
I used to love coming to work every day, which makes the cultural downfall I witnessed so tragic. Most people are either promoted or leave around the 2-year mark. Those given management responsibilities often seemed to lack leadership skills. There was minimal transparency around changes to our processes. It felt like project managers held all the power and expected us to conform instead of seeking engineering input. There is not enough focus on technical debt. I found my original ambition was continuously stifled such that I was bored on a daily basis. My manager was not engaged with the work I did nor were they helpful in career advancement. I discovered my salary failed to keep up with the market value by a significant margin. There is a very high degree of turnover at Forte so tread carefully and be prepared to ask plenty of questions should you land an interview.
