Pros
Confluent is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the valley which means a wild ride for anyone who joins. We have strong executive leadership who care about the people and the product. There is an excellent product-market fit and the technology is world-class. Teams can change priorities quickly. You need to be able to adjust to these changing priorities to be successful. It's never dull work. You are surrounded by strong performers who love what they do and want the company to succeed. This means you have to show up every day and give it your all. There is a real opportunity to build here. No clock punchers. The team is great at celebrating wins and acknowledging losses on a regular cadence (all-hands meetings every two weeks). The culture is highly supportive of work-life balance and remote work.
Cons
We've matured so fast and found ourselves behind on building out some business-critical systems and structure.