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BetterUp

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550 employees
Structured Hybrid

BetterUp builds a human transformation platform that combines AI, behavioral science, and a global coaching network to deliver personalized leadership development and mental fitness for enterprise workforces. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, the company partners with Brene Brown's Center for Daring Leadership.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

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Health Insurance

BetterUp provides comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families.

Dental Insurance

BetterUp provides comprehensive dental insurance.

Vision Insurance

Two PPO vision plans (Base and Buy-Up) cover eye exams, glasses, and contacts.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

BetterUp offers a health savings account (HSA) option alongside its medical plans.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Disability Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage up to 60% of salary through Lincoln Financial Group.

Life Insurance

BetterUp provides life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

Pet Insurance

Pet insurance coverage available for employees.

Mental Health Benefits

All employees and a plus-one receive full access to BetterUp coaching and mental fitness services, including experts in sleep, nutrition, and well-being.

Wellness Programs

Employees receive $600 annually for wellness programs covering physical health, financial well-being, pet products, and caregiving costs.

Financial

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Equity / RSUs

Every BetterUp employee receives an equity package with a 4-year vesting schedule (25% in year one, then 2.08% monthly).

401(k) / Retirement Plan

401(k) retirement savings plan available to all employees.

Performance Bonus

Structured performance bonus program for employees.

Commuter Benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking available to employees at office locations.

Student Loan Assistance

BetterUp offers student loan financing to help employees pay down education debt.

Time Off

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Unlimited PTO

Flexible Time Off program with no set limit on vacation days.

Paid Holidays

Paid company holidays throughout the year.

Company Shutdown Days

Company-wide summer and winter breaks where the entire organization takes time off together.

Bereavement Leave

Paid bereavement leave following the death of a family member or loved one.

Sick Days

Paid sick days separate from the Flexible Time Off program.

Flexible Schedule

Flexible work schedule with hybrid arrangements combining remote and on-site work.

Remote & Equipment

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Home Office Stipend

Home office stipend provided for remote employees to set up their workspace.

Family & Care

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Parental Leave

8 weeks of paid parental leave for both birth and non-birth parents.

Childcare Support

Back-up childcare and eldercare reimbursement available for employees managing family care needs.

Fertility Benefits

BetterUp provides a $20,000 family planning stipend and an infertility health reimbursement account (HRA).

Adoption Leave

Adoption assistance and leave provided for employees growing their families through adoption.

Caregiver Policy

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

Professional Growth

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Learning & Development Budget

Employees receive $1,000 annually for workshops, classes, courses, and professional development resources.

Conference Attendance

Company-funded attendance at industry conferences and professional events.

Certification Support

BetterUp covers costs for paid industry certifications relevant to employees' roles.

Mentorship Program

Every employee receives a personalized BetterUp Coach plus access to domain experts in leadership, communication, nutrition, sleep, and diversity.

Culture & Perks

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Employee Product Discount

All employees and a plus-one receive full access to the BetterUp coaching platform, including personalized coaching, group workshops, and research resources.

Charity Matching

BetterUp matches employee charitable contributions as part of their Pledge 1% commitment.

Volunteer Time Off

Employees receive 5 paid volunteer days per year for community service and charitable causes.

Employee Resource Groups

8 active ERGs including Military Veterans, BetterUnidos, Shalom BetterUp, AAPI, Divergent Talent, Black BetterUppers, BU-Tiful (LGBTQ+), and Women & Enbys.

Tech Stack

Frameworks

Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Elixir
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
Kotlin
Swift

Databases

PostgreSQL
Redis

Infrastructure

AWS
Amazon EC2
Amazon S3
Heroku
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Envoy

Analytics & Monitoring

Snowflake
Airflow
dbt
Looker
Segment
Amplitude
Datadog
New Relic

Integrations

PyTorch
TensorFlow
JAX
Jupyter
Salesforce
HubSpot
Greenhouse
NetSuite
56 technologies detected

Why BetterUp

BetterUp is one of those rare companies where employees use the same product they sell. Every team member gets unlimited access to the coaching platform, and can extend that access to one friend or family member. This creates a feedback loop where the workforce is simultaneously the user base and the product team.

The careers page is upfront about the culture: "Working here is intense. Fast-paced. And fulfilling." The company operates under six values: Courage, Playfulness, Empathy, Craftspersonship, Grit, and Zest. Engineering runs on Ruby on Rails, Elixir, and Python with a growing AI/ML practice using PyTorch and TensorFlow. The behavioral science team, a rarity in tech companies, sits alongside engineering and product, embedding research into the platform rather than treating it as an afterthought.

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