Ask HN: Is Facebook still a good place for Software Engineers?

Why?

1. What's the culture like these days?

2. How does it differ from what's publicized?

3. Are they stagnating (or becoming slow-moving) internally?

4. Is it still possible to have a meaningful impact (contribute in a relevant way to a major project)?

5. In what ways would working at a startup be "better?"

6. Does it feel like a large bloated company, or still like a startup?

7. How much politics is now present internally?

8. What are examples of places that have a better culture, freedom, ability to make an impact, etc?