One of the best employers I've ever met - Recensione dipendente - Software Engineer presso Gleam

The company is a profitable self-funded SaaS, so there is no burn rate or crazy requirements from "the clients." Mostly no deadlines, outstanding work-life balance, and a friendly environment. Flat structure, so everyone works directly with the CEO and the CTO, no additional managers. Everyone is remote: remote-first work processes make everyone full-fledged team members, regardless of their location.

"No managers" + remote structure requires a certain level of self-discipline/self-management and communication skills. You have to be creatively involved and communicative in most of your tasks, not just receive exact requirements and deliver matching results. It works great for me, but may not fit for people with other preferences.

* Fully remote company with no set hours * Great perks (e.g. PTO for contractors) * Competitive pay that doesn't depend on employee's location (i.e. moving to a lower COL area doesn't affect pay) * Work is self-driven and autonomous * Very few meetings/calls

* It's a small company so opportunities for career development are limited for senior devs. * Location-independent pay is a double-edged sword. Can't compete with US tech-hubs on compensation. * Great for experienced remote workers but requires self-discipline and ability to make some calls independently