Pros
MindTouch is a great place to learn, be challenged, and grow in the software engineering field. From day one I have been exposed to new technologies and challenges that have been extremely rewarding as I love to learn. The team at MindTouch has a healthy mix of people (cultural background and age). All of my co-workers are very talented individuals who are constantly willing to share knowledge, collaborate, and even go out for a beer after work. Having a learner's mindset is valued, and you see it embraced by most people. They have a strict “no douchebags” policy. The work environment is very relaxed. Getting things done is important, and the weekly team meetings are a great place to share your progress with others and highlight potential blockers that prevent you from doing your work. You get a lot of freedom when it comes to how you want to do your job and the tools you want to use. MindTouch feels like a collaborative place rather than a competitive one. Catered food three times a week, snacks, unlimited coffee, brand new MacBook Pro, Herman Miller chairs, multiple growlers in the kitchen that get filled with local craft been for some meetings, pinball machines are all great perks.
Cons
Not everything is rosy, currently the company is growing a lot and space is tight until we find a bigger office space in the next few months. The onboarding process is a work in progress and the first few weeks can feel a little daunting as you discover all the different presses. The rooms could have better names that are easier to remember.
