Pros
I’ve been here a few years now. Things have evolved over time, but the core of the company has largely stayed the same since I started. Like most growing companies, some things get diluted as you scale, but I’ve actually found the opposite within teams — the inner-team culture has become stronger. Leadership genuinely cares and wants people to do well. dbt is also moving in a strong direction when it comes to developing both new and experienced leaders. There are some incredibly smart people here - like Lori, Kathryn, and Joe - who invest a lot of time in helping others grow, more than I’ve seen at most companies. If you’re willing to work hard, there’s a lot of opportunity to grow here. A lot of that ultimately comes down to how much you want to put in. dbt is currently going through the very normal (and sometimes messy) transition from startup to scale-up. There are gaps, but they’re being addressed by smart people, and there’s plenty of opportunity to step in and take on projects you care about. Personally, leaning into those opportunities has been one of the biggest drivers of my growth here, and it’s been a much faster trajectory than I experienced in previous companies.
Cons
On the flip side, there is a lot of change. As mentioned, the company is moving from a startup to a scale-up, which naturally brings shifts in people, processes, and priorities. At times that can create a bit of uncertainty, but in my experience things tend to settle and improve over the course of a few months as the new structures take shape.
