Likely to be the most meaningful work most of us will ever do
Pros
Rigetti has incredible talent across the board , both in sheer quality and breadth of expertise needed to build this technology. The company is focused on building a business and not just doing research - this is repeated nonstop from the CEO down and is the key driver in attracting this level of talent. Most importantly, the level of progress in such a short time is staggering. This is complicated technology, but the achievements of this team and the system put in place to drive innovation are big strengths. It's been incredibly fulfilling to see the rate at which both the technology and the organization have grown since I joined.
Cons
Intense environment with highly ambitious goals for the technology and business - definitely has an impact on level of work/life balance across the team. I don't hear people complaining about doing the work - in fact, it's the opposite - but the company needs to be mindful about how long this pace can be sustained. The company has grown so quickly that better communication on our goals and the awesome things that are happening will help motivate people even more. There is strong communication between adjacent departments, but could be much better across the board on business goals and in highlighting achievements of various departments.
