Optera Benefits Overview

Offers company equity

All employees become equity eligible upon 1 year with Optera. Senior positions are eligible upon hire.

Provides relocation assistance

On a case-bay-case basis

Provides pay transparency

Offers performance bonuses

Optera has a company wide bonus program. All employees work together to reach for the same goals and we succeed together as a team.

Provides home-office stipend for remote employees

A $300 annual home workstation stipend, plus a company laptop replaced every 3 years A $300 annual home workstation stipend plus a company laptop replaced every 3 years

Offers dental insurance

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Offers health insurance

Employees can choose from multiple high-quality United Healthcare plans (traditional and HSA). Optera has a policy to help employees with out-of-state travel costs to access critical healthcare.

Offers mental health benefits

Employees receive an annual wellness stipend to support physical and/or mental health.

Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Offers vision insurance

Provides family medical leave

Optera offers 8 weeks of paid leave and 12 weeks total of leave for illness or injury to employees or close family members. Leave during the first year is handled on a case by case basis.

Provides an onsite Mother's Room

Offers generous parental leave

Optera offers 8 weeks of paid leave and 12 weeks total of leave for all new parents with at least one year of service. Leave may be pro-rated for employees during their first year.

Provides commuter benefits

EcoPass: Public transit pass provided to all CO-based employees

Office is pet friendly

Team members can sign up to bring their dogs to the office and we have a multitude of furry friends who make appearances on video calls.

Some meals provided

Provides onsite office parking

Provides free snacks and drinks

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Has a documented equal pay policy

Hiring practices promote diversity

Mean gender pay gap is below 10%

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

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Utilizes restricted work hours

Optera is closed every other Friday to allow team members to spend more time with family and doing the things they love outside of work. We call these days "Recharge Friday"

Utilizes a hybrid work model

Offers a remote work program

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Utilizes a 4-day work week model

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Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Implements team-based strategic planning

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Completely optional All Hands meetings in our conference rooms in Boulder fueled by our healthy office snacks

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Offers company-sponsored outings

hiking Biking Biking, hiking

Offers fitness stipend

Employees get a $200 annual stipend to use on personal wellness. Uses have included counseling sessions workout classes Employees get a $200 annual stipend to use on personal wellness. Uses have inclu

Partners with nonprofits

Rocky Mountain Institute, Business for Social Responsibility Business for Social Responsibility Rocky Mountain Institute

Offers wellness programs

Employees receive an annual wellness stipend to support physical and/or mental health and have access to deep discounts on a variety of outdoor gear.

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Team members have 20 paid hours of time each year to dedicate towards volunteering in the local community.

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers team workouts

Team hikes bike rides Team hikes, bike rides

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers generous PTO

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Provides paid holidays

Offers sabbatical leave

Optera offers full-time employees with five years of continued service the opportunity to take a two month paid sabbatical.

Provides floating holidays

Offers paid volunteer time

Team members have 20 paid hours of time each year to dedicate towards volunteering in the local community.

Provides paid sick days

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Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy

Provides continuing education stipend

We provide a $500 annual professional development budget for every employee to use on external learning opportunities. A company-wide bonus is tied to everyone on the team using this budget.

Hosts Lunch and Learns

Monthly sessions led by team members to share their knowledge about emerging trends in sustainability and climate change.

Job training & conferences

Professional Development - reimbursement up to $500 per year (doesn’t roll over) must be related to current or future role

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