Astronomer

401(k) / Retirement Plan

401(k) retirement savings plan available to employees.

Equity / RSUs

Every employee receives equity with a 4-year vesting schedule: 25% vests in year one, then 2.08% monthly for years two through four.

Performance Bonus

Performance bonus program tied to individual or company performance.

Pay Transparency

Astronomer publishes salary ranges in job postings with a transparent compensation philosophy.

Unlimited PTO

Unlimited PTO with active encouragement to use it. On average, employees take 20 vacation days per year.

Paid Holidays

Paid company holidays in addition to the unlimited PTO policy.

Sick Days

Paid sick days available separately from the unlimited PTO policy.

Bereavement Leave

Paid bereavement leave for employees following the loss of a family member.

Flexible Schedule

Astronomer offers a flexible work schedule, allowing employees to work on their own time.

Parental Leave

Generous parental leave for U.S. employees, with policies that comply with local regulations in other countries.

Childcare Support

Childcare benefits available to support working parents.

Caregiver Policy

Family medical leave available for employees caring for ill or dependent family members.

Company Equipment

Astronomer provides a laptop of the employee's choice upon hire.

Internet Stipend

Monthly $170 pre-tax stipend to cover cellphone and WiFi expenses.

Home Office Stipend

Stipend provided for home office setup and equipment in addition to the company laptop.

Company Offsites / Retreats

Yearly internal summit brings all employees together in person.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups support employees with shared identities and backgrounds.

Team Events & Social Budget

Company-sponsored outings and social events for team connection.

Conference Attendance

Regular access to conferences, workshops, and meetups in the data ecosystem.

Learning & Development Budget

Continuing education stipend plus access to job training, conferences, and personal development resources.