Great for high-ownership engineers looking to ship applied AI features
Pros
I've been here for five months, working on Postscript's AI products, which you can read about online. I've found the organization to be full of smart, authentic people who show up ready to do their best work. The company has strong leadership in both product and engineering, guiding us in the right direction to capitalize on the opportunities presented by LLMs. The roadmap is exciting, well-defined, and full of opportunities for those looking to take on significant ownership. I'm continually impressed by the quality and scope of thinking my colleagues bring, and I'm in one of those excellent career moments where the environment is helping me to learn and grow. The senior leadership team is candid and transparent about the health of the business, proactively sharing updates on our financial position and ensuring alignment on top company priorities. I'm looking forward to continuing my work here.
Cons
You might struggle here if you prefer having your hand held when it comes to product decisions - engineers are expected to make quick, pragmatic choices to drive products forward. The business places a strong emphasis on revenue-driving features, so it's not the right environment for ivory tower engineers focused solely on perfect architectural abstractions. Not necessarily a con, but culturally, everyone here is striving to do their best, which can create a strong push to work with high intensity. I've never been asked to work late, but I often find myself doing so. That said, Engineering Managers lead with empathy and are proactive in fostering a healthy working culture.
