Pros
Esri products are recognized in the GIS industry. The dress code is casual. If you want to learn GIS or expand your GIS skillset, Esri is the place to work.
Cons
Esri is not a good employer. The compensation is very low. Esri has an annual review process for employees, but the merit determinations feel less like a fair and balanced assessment of contribution and skill than an arbitrary judgment pulled out of a hat. There is no career development or opportunity for advancement. Understand that. None. Unless you’re willing to sacrifice 10 to 15 years of your professional life while earning a low salary to become “one of the gang.” Management is hit or miss. Don’t expect to interact with anyone in management other than your immediate supervisor. Esri has a very defined chain-of-command employees are expected to follow. The benefit of "flexible" work schedules mentioned on the web site is misleading. Good luck arranging something that works for you. Communication throughout the organization is very poor. Benefits are on the low side of average. Many benefits listed on Esri’s website are only available in Redlands.