Can't imagine a better place to work
Pros
Canary is a rapid growing startup in NYC that has done and continues to do huge things in its short time as a company. I truly believe that Canary will be the next greatest product company of our generation. - The people. A huge emphasis is placed on hiring not only the most experienced and talented people in their respective fields but on those who "fit" the Canary culture. As a result we're surrounded by incredibly smart and hardworking individuals who are also friendly, well-rounded, diverse and generally really good people. Also, everyone hangs out even longer than they need to after work (including on Friday nights after drinks & demos) because they genuinely enjoy spending time with their colleagues. This is my fifth job and I've never experienced such a sense of camaraderie anywhere else I've worked. - The culture and values. Everyone who works here is passionate about building innovative products that change the world. There's a lot of transparency, collaboration, and open communication across the company. Every decision is made with our users/customers in mind. - Innovation. Working alongside such innovative thinkers and makers is truly inspiring. There's a general attitude that anything is possible, which forces people to think creatively about how to get things done with limited resources. - Diversity. Canary is a very international company with employees from around the world. As a woman in the company, it's great to see that there are a variety of initiatives being pushed to encourage female employees to "lean in." From mentorship and a great maternity policy to Canary Ladies Nights once a month (where all of the women in the company go out for happy hour) and everything else in between, it's clear that Canary is very forward looking company in this space. - The benefits/perks. Great healthcare and 401k plans, unlimited vacation days, company outings/sponsored events, catered lunch every day, in-house massages, the occasional manicure, and the list goes on. - An awesome office and fun work environment. Bright space with panoramic city views, beanbag chairs, standing desks, a foosball table, lots of Nerf gun wars, and a coffee roasting contraption that our engineers hacked together (which also has its own Twitter feed...), etc.
Cons
- The hours can be long because there's always more to do. I suspect that this holds true in most startup environments though. - Things move extremely fast, so pressure to deliver is very high. - Unlimited snacks (requires serious will power!)
