Automattic

Health Insurance

Automattic pays 100% of medical premiums for US employees and their dependents.

Dental Insurance

Dental premiums are 100% employer-paid for US employees and their dependents.

Vision Insurance

Vision premiums are 100% employer-paid for US employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance covers 2x salary as a baseline, rising to 4x salary in Ireland and the UK.

Disability Insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage is provided, with income protection at two-thirds of salary in Ireland and the UK.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical, dental, and vision plans include a health savings account option.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

A flexible spending account is offered for pre-tax healthcare expenses.

Mental Health Benefits

Employees get a monthly subscription to a mindfulness app of their choice, including Calm, Headspace, Ten Percent Happier, Waking Up, or Insight Timer.

Employee Assistance Program

A confidential Employee Assistance Program supports mental wellness for all employees.

Wellness Programs

Wellness support includes Spring Health mental health services and virtual ergonomic consultations for home workspaces.

401(k) / Retirement Plan

Retirement plans are offered by region, including a US 401(k) through Betterment, Canadian RRSP, Australian superannuation, and pension plans in Ireland, the UK, and South Africa.

401(k) Match

US employees receive a 100% 401(k) match on up to 6% of salary, vested from day one; Ireland, UK, and South Africa get double pension matches up to 8-10%.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees can buy and sell Automattic stock through an internal stock purchase program.

Equity / RSUs

Partial ownership of Automattic is shared with every employee.

Pay Transparency

Salary ranges are included on every job page, with global pay bands and internal equity regardless of location, reviewed every 12-18 months.

Unlimited PTO

Automattic's open vacation policy sets no limit on days off, and employees are encouraged to take at least 25 days per year.

Sabbatical

Every five years, employees take a paid three-month sabbatical with full pay and benefits.

Flexible Hours

Everyone works during the hours they choose, in an asynchronous, fully distributed workflow that is active around the clock.

Unlimited Sick Days

Sick time is unlimited, separate from the open vacation policy.

Paid Holidays

Paid holidays are offered in addition to the open vacation policy.

Home Office Stipend

A home office setup allowance covers desk, equipment, and workspace costs for the fully distributed team.

Coworking Allowance

A coworking allowance pays for shared office space and can even be used at coffee shops.

Company Offsites / Retreats

Teams gather in person at meetups lasting 5-7 days, with employees expected to travel 3-4 weeks per year.

Work From Anywhere

Everyone works from the location they choose, with Automatticians spread across 82 countries in nearly every corner of the globe.

Parental Leave

Open parental leave covers maternity, paternity, LGBTQ+, and adoptive parents, with up to 6 months fully paid after 12 months of tenure.

Adoption Leave

Adoptive parents are explicitly included in Automattic's open parental leave, with up to 6 months fully paid after 12 months of tenure.

Learning & Development Budget

A professional development budget covers hardware, software, books, and conferences, and resets each calendar year.

Conference Attendance

Conference attendance is funded through the company's professional development budget.

Mentorship Program

Career coaching is available to all employees as part of the professional development program.

Paid Trial

Candidates complete a paid contract trial project of 2-6 weeks as part of the hiring process.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups and a People Lab series support diversity, equity, and inclusion across the distributed team.

Employee Product Discount

Employee credits and discounts are available on company products.