Ask HN: Working at Pivotal Labs?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1489779

by mxplusc • 16 years ago

6 5 16 years ago

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Hi HNers, here is a follow up to http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1488273.

There is surprisingly little of Pivotal Labs on HN, if you consider their reputation. Any opinions on them as a work place? Pivots?

zbrock• 16 years ago

I used to work at Pivotal and I really enjoyed it. I learned more in a month there than in a year at my previous job. If you're into the idea of TDD and Pair Programming it's incredible. I got to spend time at a bunch of different companies (Mavenlink, Twitter and Get Satisfaction to name a few), and really get a sense for what works in a startup. They have most of the smartest, most pragmatic and nicest programmers I've ever met. I'd highly recommend the place.

If you have any other questions I'd be happy to answer them.

mxplusc2• 16 years ago

Thank you. It's refreshing to finally see some feedback on them.

Are there any "cons" of working there? What made you move on?

farhan2• 16 years ago

I run Engineering at a Pivotal Labs partner, Xtreme Labs (www.xtremelabs.com), so also happy to comment on experiences at my shop.

mxplusc2• 16 years ago

Sure, please do comment! Or how should I reach you.

farhan2• 16 years ago

Well.. was more thinking of answering any questions you may have :)

Ask HN: Working at Pivotal Labs?

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