Pros
The company is just the right size so that it is still possible for a motivated person to get involved and have a true impact on multiple aspects: -Product development (analytical R&D and software design/implementation). -Quality control. -Marketing. -Customer support and training. -Client projects. Continuous efforts in getting actively and productively involved are noticed and rewarded with: -Opportunities to travel to conferences or to help clients at their offices or on the terrain. -Annual salary increases that beat inflation. -Punctual salary increases following a remarkable contribution. -Company shares (when eligible with seniority requirement) or discretionary bonuses. The environment is friendly, professional and offers the following advantages: -Opportunity to work and learn from world experts in electromagnetic computations, in a setting that promotes collaboration rather than competitiveness. -Equal opportunity employer with a great diversity of employees in terms of gender and international origins. -Can quickly migrate to a closed office. -Continuously updated state-of-the-art computer fleet. -Very rapid access to IT resources. -Remote working flexibility when the situation warrants it. -Clean bathroom and kitchen. -Exercise room. -Secure parking lot.
Cons
The flip side of the coin of being simultaneously involved in multiple projects or multiple departments is that it can make focusing for a prolonged time on particular aspects more difficult at times, since attention frequently needs to be redirected to more urgent matters in a fast-paced environment.