Values that enable long-term, senior-level work.
At McIver, values are not slogans. They are operating principles that explain why our average tenure exceeds ten years and why we are able to work without micromanagement, performance theater, or artificial urgency.
Two-Way Candor
We believe honest, respectful communication is foundational to high trust. Candor flows in all directions across roles, experience levels, and geographies.
- We raise concerns early and directly.
- We expect disagreement to be thoughtful, not political.
- Feedback is given to improve outcomes, not to assign blame.
Excellence in Execution
Excellence means doing the work properly, even when no one is watching. We value clean design, disciplined testing, and systems that age well.
- We favor clarity over cleverness.
- We take responsibility for the quality of what we ship.
- We optimize for long-term maintainability.
Continuous Learning
Technology evolves, and so do we. Learning is not mandated it is expected. Curiosity and skill growth are part of being a professional here.
- We invest time in understanding new tools and approaches.
- We learn from production systems, not just theory.
- We share knowledge openly within the team.
Loyalty and Mutual Respect
Loyalty is reciprocal. We commit to our people, and we expect people to treat the company and their colleagues with the same care.
- We protect trust once it is earned.
- We assume positive intent.
- We treat coworkers as internal customers.