The things that research would lead you to expect: autonomy, recognition, personal growth, no commute, and fair compensation. My manager and colleagues are decent and competent -- and occasionally, even amusing. ;-)

Engineering positions typically include a hands-on example project to be prepared independently, using the open-source product code. Candidates and future colleagues all get to experience something very close to the real job before deciding if there's a good hiring fit.

We're building something new together. New ideas are respected and acted upon, but there's a stable enough vision to keep things from being too chaotic. People are trusted and empowered, but there are still some safety rails to avoid obvious disasters.

There is an exceptional degree of financial transparancy for a private growth stage startup. C-level leaders are willing to admit uncertainty and listen to feedback, without accepting low standards for themselves or others. They seem to be working as part of the team, not above it.

My coworkers are mature professionals. There's a good balance of the company values of "truth" and "no drama" -- being direct and honest about problems while staying focused on the situation rather than blame. Also between "own" and "we" --sharing specific praise frequently and celebrating together