Grow Grid

Pros: The base salary for a Software Engineer here is pretty solid for a startup, especially if you're newer to the industry. They do offer unlimited PTO, which is nice for work-life balance. We get decent health insurance too.
Cons: The stock options aren't great, and the 401k match is pretty weak compared to other tech companies. For a San Francisco office, the cost of living makes it tough to feel well-compensated even with a good base. There's not much in terms of performance bonuses for individual contributors.
Advice to Management: Re-evaluate the total compensation package, especially stock options and 401k matching, to be more competitive in the agritech industry. This would help retain talent for key engineering roles.

Pros: For us **Software Engineers**, the hybrid model means we don't have to be in the **San Francisco office** five days a week. We can mostly pick our in-office days which really helps with personal appointments and errands.
Cons: The biggest issue is that some teams, especially in client-facing roles, have less flexibility than others. It's not a truly **remote-friendly** **tech startup** for everyone. Sometimes it feels like management pushes for more in-office time even when it's not really needed for our tasks.
Advice to Management: Leadership needs to be consistent with the hybrid policy across all departments. Don't push for unnecessary in-office days if the work can be done from home. Trust your teams more on their **work-from-home** decisions.