Culture and benefits at Second Order Effects

Second Order Effects was founded on the idea of finding the hardest engineering problems and providing elegant solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver a wide range of products & devices across various industries at all stages of the engineering development process. Our diversity of work is not only to grow the business but to develop our greatest asset— our people. Over the years, we have identified some key values that separate us from other companies: 1. Prioritize others We offer help and ask for it. We do what’s best for the team, look for new ways to contribute, and then get back to our own work. 2. Build the right thing We’re here to build and to add value, not to check boxes. We work to understand our customers’ intent so we solve the right problem. 3. Surpass yourself We work constantly to surpass our own standards. We keep trying; we keep improving. Every day, we work to beat our best. 4. Play the long game We choose stable growth over short-term wins. We focus on the next five years, not the next quarter. We train our people to make a team. We earn every dollar that we spend. We grow slowly and sensibly in the markets we serve. 5. Exhaust all possibilities No idea is too wild, and no tool is out of the question. We love engineering. We’re obsessed with creating new things and overcoming challenges. 6. Welcome difficulty Every project is an opportunity to improve. The accomplishment itself is the thrill; the hard-won win means more. We relish the fight, take pride in the process, and know how to celebrate a job well done. 7. No designer couches We choose whiteboards over wall art and better equipment over fancy couches. We pack light, stay efficient, and maintain a clean environment. We focus on the work in front of us. 8. No weapons When we build things that fly, they land.