Pros
I was lucky enough to join NextVR about 6 months ago, and from the first day, I could tell it was a really special place to work. The people are all exceptionally smart, passionate about their areas of expertise, and committed to the corporate goal of delivering reality in the highest possible fidelity, and having a lot of fun doing it. The management goes well out of their way to make this a welcoming, team-fostering environment, from little things like the oft-mentioned snacks/kegs/kombucha, to team building like the recent chili cook-off, to recognizing that the rapid growth was disruptive, and committing to a regular cadence of exec AMAs. We have a great balance of "all hands on deck" deadline pressure and long-term technology research, and the advanced quality of the product shows how finding good self-starting people and giving them the tools and freedom to tackle problems pays off. This all starts with the interview process, which is as much about gauging technical and professional acumen as it is in determining if someone is "a fit," which means that they are willing to pitch in, be friendly, and check your ego at the door - as we push the boundaries of VR tech, there will be something to learn every day.
Cons
I only give 4 stars to "Career Opportunities" because as an intentionally flat, slow growth organization, it is not obvious what "career paths" exist as in a more traditional organization. The company is working to adapt from a true startup mentality to a more established model (and larger size organization) and there is some uncertainty about what the ultimate direction should be and how to get there - but it is a healthy tension.