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Academia.edu

HQ
San Francisco
Total Offices: 2
110 Total Employees
55 Product + Tech Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What's It Like to Work at Academia.edu?

Updated on October 06, 2026

What People Are Saying About Academia.edu

  • Team Support: Colleagues are often described as smart, friendly, and supportive, with teams and offsites fostering a comfortable, collaborative environment. Feedback suggests day-to-day interactions feel positive and helpful across many roles.
  • Work-Life Balance: Work hours are frequently characterized as roughly normal, with some employees citing around 40-hour weeks. Feedback suggests the pace is generally manageable outside of crunch periods.
  • Benefits & Perks: Benefits are repeatedly portrayed as a strength, including employer-paid health coverage, generous PTO, parental leave, and a sabbatical program. Feedback suggests perks and wellness support compare well for a company of this size.

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Academia.edu's Benefits

Promote from within

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

All-hands meetings are scheduled during in-office days.

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Offers a remote work program

We have a global workforce within the US, Canada and Europe.

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model