There is a culture that does permit egos
My interviewer was very personable we laughed a lot
There is an impressive white elephant gift exchange each year.
That fact that they let me loose to be creative and use my brain.
I know they'll pick me over money. They don't sacrifice their employees on the altar of profit.
There's a lot of creative freedom, they typically try and hire the right people and then give them the freedom to create and have fun.