Success starts with you.
When you’re empowered, supported, and inspired, you’re able to deliver your best work.
We are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to nurture your well-being, foster your personal and professional growth, and fuel your passion for making an impact
From our remote-first culture to our industry-leading health coverage to growth opportunities and a culture built on inclusivity and collaboration, we’ve crafted our benefits to help you not just work, but thrive.
Health & Wellbeing
- Flexible working schedule
- Generous PTO with additional time off after 5 years of tenure
- US and Canada: 20 days
- UK and EU: 25 days
- Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans across the US and UK
- Access to wellness programs and mental health benefits
- Transgender Healthcare Coverage & Fertility Benefits in the United States
- Additional insurance benefits offered: Disability, Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Pet
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
Learning & Growth
- Learning & Development Program (including annual stipend) for career growth which includes access to leading platforms like MasterClass
- Protected time for learning
- Virtual Slack communities and guilds
- Sponsorship for industry conferences
- 40+ programming languages used across our tech stack
Team & Culture
- Bi-weekly company Town Hall meetings focused on knowledge sharing, community building and our work through project spotlights
- Peer recognition platforms
- Virtual and in-person team building events
- Community engagement and service opportunities
- Co-working partnership for our employees worldwide, ensuring access to a flexible workspace regardless of postal code
- Company day of service and charitable donation matching
- Provided home office technology includes Apple Pro Devices, 4K Displays, and other tech essentials
- Spot Bonus Program: $/£/€5,000 for new business introductions
- Annual Beacon Awards: $/£/€10,000 for exceptional contributions
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Dedicated DEI Strategy and Team
Employee-led affinity groups such as: Black Caucus, Women Representation in Leadership, People of Color (POC), LGBTQIA-Plus, and more.
Partnership with organizations such as Code Platoon, Coding Black Females, Black Girls Code, and others to support more inclusive communities within tech
Inclusive hiring practices that promote diversity
Documented Equal Pay Policy and Audits
Learn more about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at 8th Light.
Financial Wellness
Opportunities for Employee Ownership
- US 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer matching and advisor services
- UK pension scheme with up to 5% employer matching
- Generous parental leave (up to 12 weeks at 100% pay for eligible employees)
- Pretax savings through FSA and HSA for medical, dependent care, and transit expenses
- 8th Light BenefitHub with partner discounts to retail, dining, and travel