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Life at Upbound
Values
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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
Company "On"sites
Everyone comes together for our annual company “on”site where we celebrate our wins and have some fun!
Quarterly Get Togethers
Teams come together in person to plan, exchange ideas and strengthen relationships with each other.
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.
Diverse and inclusive
We are stronger because we are all unique and bring different perspectives and ideas. Be your authentic self at Upbound.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ownership
Stock option equity grants ensure meaningful ownership that ties together and aligns the Company’s and Upbounder’s success.
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.
401(k) Plan
US-based teammates are offered the option to enroll in our 401(k) plan.
Work From Anywhere
Our team is globally distributed and that comes with a lot of flexibility around where you work.
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.
Home Office Stipend
Comfortable desk, chair, and fast internet. Upgrade your workstation.
“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
“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
“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
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What to expect when interviewing at Upbound
Interview Process
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:
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Timeline
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.
Candidate Preparation
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.
Feedback and Improvement
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.