Pros
Imagine a place where the type of work you do means something, the people you work with are bright and respected, your skills will contribute, and your opinion matters. Well this is the place and when people constantly wonder what makes Guidewire great, this is the simple formula. There is no magic to it....there are no fancy free meals nor foosball tables around every corner; the pay won't make you feel like you are in Private Equity, but at the end of the day those are not the things that produce sustained happiness in employees. This is a place that just believes in its mission and products, hires intelligent people who share that vision, and is led by a rock solid management team who care.
Cons
The pay could be higher to compete with the top firms in the software industry. Vacation is average and benefits could be improved.