Pros
The company treats employees very well and rewards good performance. I see a lot of people getting promoted from within and many long time employees who started right out of school are now at director level or above. Model N is also great at balancing work with life. I see people who are given extra time off when kids are born and others who get a lot of support from the company and their immediate supervisor for things like school. It's nice to see a small company doing that. I also like the fact that management is transparent and communicative. Any management decisions are reviewed with the entire companies and employees are given opportunities to provide feedback. I feel like a part of the decision making process here rather than just an observer. Last but not least, I think Model N is a good financial opportunity. The company is growing and is a good candidate for either an IPO or an acquisition.
Cons
Very industry specific. The company focuses on financial software for pharma and high tech companies, which means employees need a lot of technical information and knowledge. The learning curve is very steep. This means that new employees sometimes feel overwhelmed when they join. There is a lot to learn about the product and the industry. The Model N location is also not ideal. It's right in the middle of a big office park which makes finding lunch spots difficult. Although there is a close by Cal Train station, which does make the commute a bit better. Finally, I think it's honest to say that, as a small company, Model N is not as stable as a large organization like Oracle or Google. If you're looking for safety, a small company is probably not the best place to find that and Model N is no exception.
