01

Integrity

We are not in this for the money or the fame. We're in this to make the world a better place. Our core principles and values permeate what we do and we refuse to steer away from them.

02

Uphold craft

In the world of cutting corners, we value true craftsmanship. We firmly believe that we should be deeply proud of what we build, but also how, and why we build it. We strive for excellence. We cut scope instead of quality.

03

Having fun

Having fun can mean being bold. Having fun can mean being weird. Having fun is human-centric and we put people first. Having fun is also necessary if you want to play the long game, and optimal for deep exploration in the form of play.

"If it's not fun, why bother?" Reggie Fils-Aimé
04

Rigor

There should always be a method behind what we do. Our theories and processes should undergo constant benchmark. Our benchmarking should be data-driven.

05

Empathy

Engineers serve to deliver utility to others; to do this effectively, we must be able to see the world through the eyes of others.

06

Ownership

We welcome responsibility. We are dependable. We put the team first.

07

Bias towards action

We bias towards action, even in the face of uncertainty. We favor pragmatic doing over prolonged debating. We prefer data-driven iteration to theorycrafting.

08

Candor

We believe in being forthright, even when that's difficult. We respect those who speak candidly, even if we disagree with what they are saying. We actively seek feedback.

09

Openness

We work with the garage door up to invite feedback and collaboration. We believe that openness leads to shared understanding and superior decision-making.

10

Curiosity

We are passionate, lifetime learners. The unknown is exciting, not scary.

"And we're still not scared. Nothing new here, this is stuff you already know. This isn't confusing; we're not scared." Brian Beckman, Don't fear the Monad
11

Tenacity

The meaningful problems to solve are often avoided by many. We attack them directly and with grit. We recognize the importance of deep work. After all, it's a marathon, not a sprint. We gladly welcome the uneasy and the abstract.

"Problems worthy of attack prove their worth by fighting back." Piet Hein
12

Work responsibly

We feel a duty to things larger than ourselves. We don't merely fulfill our obligations, but actively seek ways we can help. Nothing is more important than the health of our employees, families, and communities. Building for the long-haul means building sustainably. And building sustainably means recognizing the importance of our own happiness and fulfillment within and outside of our work.

13

Optimism

We retain a deep and fundamental belief that better things are possible. You cannot change the world without first believing you can change the world.