Vantaggi
- Dev is re-building after the untimely death a young CTO (cancer), who was a great leader and mentor to the team, so there is a lot of opportunity for personal growth and to make a name for yourself.
- Solid products: MathType, MathFlow, MathPlayer, used by millions
- Company overwhelmingly dominates its markets
- Solid financially
- Job security if you're smart and especially if you're technical
- A lot of interesting technology directions being pursued
- Great office space, fantastic people
- Flex hours for most people
- Good social aspects: free bagels, fresh fruit, food and drinks, monthly catered birthdays and happy hours, Gold's Gym and Crossfit memberships, pool table
Svantaggi
The CEO (Topping) is not a good communicator and too intense for most people. When he thinks he's right he does not back down. Puts everyone on the spot. Insulting, sometimes doesn't even know it -- generally not good with people.
Being in Long Beach makes it hard to recruit the best.