Marvelsoft

Pros: Some team leads are solid. They really know their stuff in Agile development. My direct manager was good about checking in, especially for someone in a remote setup.
Cons: Upper management feels pretty disconnected. It's hard to get clear direction, especially in this mid-sized tech company. There isn't much opportunity for career growth or moving up for software engineering roles.
Advice to Management: Focus on developing a clearer vision from the top. Invest more in employee development programs for software engineers to show there are paths for growth.

Pros: Many engineering teams do a good job protecting 40-hour weeks, which is nice. For most software engineering roles, the WFH policy in the San Francisco office is pretty flexible, letting you balance things out a bit. They've got good benefits that help.
Cons: Product launches and big deadlines mean late nights are pretty common. It can be tough to disconnect when some teams just expect you to work constantly. There's definitely a corporate pressure to always do more.
Advice to Management: Try to set more realistic project timelines upfront. Empower managers to actually push back on impossible deadlines so engineers don't burn out. Standardize expectations across departments.