Pros
- Diverse and interesting portfolio of projects, which gives plenty of opportunity for the self-driven and motivated - Exceptionally talented colleagues, with diverse backgrounds, all with passion for software development. Great opportunity for learning and self-development for those with the right attitude. - Effective management team, all with deep technical know-how. - Fast-paced organisation, and a high-energy atmosphere. - Good benefits. Flexible work time, and merit system rewards those deserving. - Amazing site location in Ulm, Germany offers so much for an excellent work/life balance
Cons
- Sometimes stressful projects and deadlines - but to be honest, it is similar to other companies and industries from my experience. Nevertheless, you need some grit and a backbone. - The company is in a slow (albeit rewarding) process of affecting change with it's mother company BMW AG: transitioning from a bureaucratic mgmt style to a more lean and agile software driven company. However, this seems to polarize people into two groups i) those who see the change as an opportunity, realize that they are also part of the change process and can contribute, have a "can-do" attitude, are positive and have high energy levels and acknowledge that there is some journey left to travel or ii) those who are negative and complaining, dreaming of the green hills and wishing they were already there. - Recruitment and selection processes could be improved to better align expectations for would-be candidates, and make sure we welcome more of the self-driven and motivated group i) above and less of group ii) into our company. - Could do with more transformational leadership to lead the people and affect the change mentioned above.