An internship I didn't want to leave! - Software Engineer(Internship) FeatureX Employee Review

FeatureX was the best internship I have done (of three). The company currently has a very small engineering team, which I consider a plus as an intern because it gave me a chance to make large contributions to the project. It was a good learning environment. For example, there was a machine learning research talk each week. The startup environment was friendly and inviting. Most of the company eats lunch together nearly every day, and the people and atmosphere in the office are generally relaxed. The location in downtown Boston is a short walk from North Station, making it easy to get to using the commuter rail. For the first time, I could see myself being happy to go to work in a full-time position like this in the future. My FeatureX internship was an overall great experience.

I can't think of any cons.

I've never before had a job where I voluntarily go into work on weekends... but I do that at FeatureX. It's not like anybody asks me to go in on a Saturday either, but I truly just enjoy being at my office. It's a beautiful space that really allows me to focus and get things done. It's an incredibly comfortable environment, so when I have some stuff I'd like to get ahead on, I truck up to the fifteenth floor and indulge in views of the Charles River while I send emails. And during the week, it's even better. I love being around my coworkers - they're incredibly smart, stimulating, and easy-going people to be around. We enjoy having lunch together, going on company trips, and have even been known to share a beer or two overseas at various AI conferences. Again, have never had a job like it. It's a great place to work.

There aren't cons. There are challenges with being in early stages, e.g. it's still a small company, no product yet. But those don't come across as cons here. They genuinely feel like opportunity to develop new technology, build a strong research team, and get hands-on experience of how to build a business.