Avantages
Working at RedZone is the literal opposite of what the show "Silicon Valley"'s Gilfoyle laments about a smart fridge. "This is addressing problems that don't exist. It's solutionism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior." The main draw of working at RedZone is building software that attacks real, difficult, and important problems. Predicting and better responding to natural disasters is something technologists should actually be working on. Working directly with first responders on staff gives you a clear sense of why your code is useful. The future appears to be bright - the cons I will mention are being consistently addressed and the team continues to get better with each new hire. There is a strong "disagree and commit" culture, and there are a plethora of opportunities to work with interesting technology. It's in the nature of the business to explore bleeding edge tech since the problem space is so complex and rich, so there is rarely a dull moment or boring project! The team is supportive and small, so there is loads of opportunity for professional growth and autonomy for everyone on the team. The company largely has a great sense of humor and camaraderie. No politics or drama. Users clearly need the product and are eager to see it flourish and develop.
Inconvénients
"Process" is a new word in the company's vocabulary in many ways. RedZone is working its way out of a history of ad hoc releases and dev cycles. There has been substantial progress on this front (better sprint scoping, product road-mapping, etc) but there is still more work to be done. PTO could use a boost as well.