Avantages
Redpanda is a fun place to work, but it depends on your definition of fun. Successful startup companies move at an incredible pace, it comes with the territory, and Redpanda is no different. As long as your up for the challenge, strap in and enjoy the ride. The technology is advanced, interesting to work with, and has huge potential. It's still maturing and has some kinks to iron out, but the engineering team here is top notch and improvements and new features are being delivered thick and fast. Redpanda has a good company culture and values, which flow down from the very top. "Be a good human" is a core value and the vast majority of humans here are exceptional and a pleasure to work with. I personally like the fully-remote culture, but there are times when you can feel a little isolated, so you have to be independent and comfortable working remotely all the time.
Inconvénients
A while ago I would've given at least 4 in my review, but recent times have been more challenging. Redpanda is transitioning out of the early startup phase, and into the growth phase. More investment (series C) and bigger targets result in more pressure, and whilst I haven't felt this on a personal level, I can see it affecting other areas of the business. The company is "running hot" and its starting to affect peoples mood. Attrition has increased and there are some gaps in multiple key roles (e.g. VP of Product), which is leaving teams exposed and without direction. Other leaders have stepped in and are doing a good job, but this is only masking the problem. I know that filling these roles is a priority, so I'm not overly concerned, but good leaders are hard to find. At the end of the day, this is startup life, and you have to be prepared for a little bit of a rollercoaster. I disagree with some of the negative reviews about Redpanda. I've never been pressured to work late or at weekends. Yes, I've done it, but always on my terms, and usually when I'm working on something interesting.