One Team Above the Clouds

Come build the next generation of the cloud with us. We’re looking for problem solvers, builders, and innovators who love open source and pushing technological boundaries!

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Life at Upbound

Values

Benefits

Open Positions

What to Expect

OUR CULTURE

Life at Upbound

We strive to establish an open source culture of trust, transparency, and improvement and make Upbound a place where everyone is authentically empowered to do their best work.

Company "On"sites

Quarterly Get Togethers

Upbounders in 10 Countries

Diverse and inclusive

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Company "On"sites

Everyone comes together for our annual company “on”site where we celebrate our wins and have some fun!

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Quarterly Get Togethers

Teams come together in person to plan, exchange ideas and strengthen relationships with each other.

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Upbounders in 10 Countries

A global footprint gives us the ability to bring in the best talent from across the globe and work with the best and brightest.

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Diverse and inclusive

We are stronger because we are all unique and bring different perspectives and ideas. Be your authentic self at Upbound.

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Recognized by others

Selected as BuiltIn's 2023 Best Places to Work in three categories: Fully Remote Best Startups, Fully Remote Best places to work, and US Best Startups to work for.

OUR VALUES

What we stand for

Our seven core values are the set of actions and behaviors that guide how we treat each other and how work gets done. We operationalize our values with intent and care to ensure we have a healthy culture where every Upbounder can thrive.

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1. Be Accountable

We expect everyone at Upbound to hold themselves and each other accountable to focusing and driving results that tie directly back into company goals.

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2. Collaborate Decisively

Your goal with every interaction is to add clarity, alignment, and context to every decision and objective. You habitually dismantle ambiguity and rebuild it with intent and clarity.

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3. Demonstrate Craftsmanship

A true craftsperson is a lifelong learner who strives to deliver the best possible result. Upbounders are constantly iterating on their solutions to improve results and delight their customers.

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4. Care For Our Communities

We care deeply about our customers, our open source ecosystem, and our fellow Upbounders. We have an unwavering determination to make them thrive.

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5. Champion The Customer

Have a deep empathy for the customer and keep their business objectives and challenges top of mind as we navigate through solutions to problems.

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6. Act as an owner

An owner sees a problem and takes action and responsibility to help solve it no matter what pocket of the business it lands in.

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7. Engage Vulnerability

Upbounders work to make themselves and everyone around them better by creating a safe environment where everyone can contribute, fail forward, and learn from each other.

OUR BENEFITS

Caring for our team

We want all of our Upbounders to thrive and we believe that you do your best when you feel your best. Here are a few benefits we provide for all Upbound employees.

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Ownership

Stock option equity grants ensure meaningful ownership that ties together and aligns the Company’s and Upbounder’s success.

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Healthcare Benefits

US-based Plan options include HSA, FSA, PPO, HMO, and options will cover 100% of the premium for the Upbounder. *Locations may vary.

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401(k) Plan

US-based teammates are offered the option to enroll in our 401(k) plan.

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Work From Anywhere

Our team is globally distributed and that comes with a lot of flexibility around where you work.

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Flexible Hours and PTO

We care too deeply about you to let you burn out. Work hours that make sense for you and take the time off that you need to recharge or disconnect.

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Home Office Stipend

Comfortable desk, chair, and fast internet. Upgrade your workstation.

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“As someone having doubts about working with teammates in different time zones, Upbound has changed my mind with its right mindset and supportive company culture. I feel empowered to build a work-life balance that reflects my needs and grateful to work with amazing people who respect each other's lives.”

Ezgi Demirel, Distributed Systems Engineer

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“I joined Upbound for a couple of different reasons. I was originally looking for a career change. But it really started to shine to me when I actually talked to the people who were at the company. When I finally got a slice of what it’s like to work here, it seemed like the perfect place to be.”

Malika Singh, Integrated Marketing Specialist

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“My work spans across two teams that are both uniquely positioned to influence. They focus on our thriving open source community and also work hands-on with our customers. We are consistently sought out for our informed opinions from the field, our concerns and pain points, and also our ideas for how we can evolve the company vision and roadmap for success.”

Jared Watts, Founding Engineer

WORKING WITH US

Explore opportunities

What to expect when interviewing at Upbound

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Applying to Upbound

We are thrilled about your interest in Upbound. Please feel free to apply for positions positions that you feel you are qualified for. As you navigate our Careers page, don’t forget to check out our Employee Testimonials, Values and Benefits. Our Talent Acquisition team reviews all applications and should a match be identified, someone from the team will reach out directly to schedule some time to chat through your qualifications, the role, team, and explore the fit with you.

Each stage in our interview process is specially designed to give both you and Upbound signals to help determine if there is a mutual fit. We want you to walk away from this experience with a strong understanding of how you’ll be successful in your role and within our culture. Here’s how we approach signal gathering at each stage:

Your Signals

Upbound Signals

Discovery

  • Role match
  • Company & Product Potential
  • Compensation Alignment
  • Relevant Experience
  • Enthusiasm for Upbound's vision and product

Screen

  • Manager is someone I can envision working with
  • The work is challenging and aligns with my skills and experience
  • I can see myself being successful at Upbound
  • Experience translates well to the needs and expectations of the role
  • Culture and values alignment
  • Skill seem to align and we should commit time to validate further

Evaluation

  • Will I work well with these folks?
  • Strengths and weaknesses of the team I’d be working with
  • Will I be learning and developing
  • Collaboration and communication style
  • Problem solving and analytical ability
  • Depth and command of relevant skills
  • Will this person meaningfully contribute to our culture

Our interview process takes approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. We are committed to respecting every person’s time and ensuring we give every candidate a fair timeline for their discovery and to arrive at a decision. In cases where we go outside of this timeline, we communicate that to the candidate with transparency.

Our interviews are set up to be tough, but fair. We never want you to walk in blind or feeling underprepared. At each stage your Recruiter will provide you with an overview of the upcoming interview, share potential topics, and ensure you feel well informed going into these discussions.

Continuous improvement is not only imperative to our open source DNA, but ensuring that our process enables us to hire the best-in-class. You may receive surveys throughout your interviews and we encourage everyone to provide honest feedback on ways we can improve.