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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?

What People Are Saying About Academia.edu

  • Mission & Purpose: Work on tools for researchers is often described as meaningful and impactful, aligned to accelerating the world’s research. Employees motivated by scholarly communication describe a strong sense of purpose in the domain.
  • Team Support: Colleagues are characterized as smart, thoughtful, and collaborative, creating a considerate and communicative environment. Open communication practices, hybrid collaboration, and in‑person connection points reinforce a collegial culture.
  • Benefits & Perks: Pay and benefits are considered strong for the company’s size, with employer‑paid healthcare, parental leave, stipends, equity, and sabbaticals highlighted. Wellness initiatives and professional development support add meaningful value to the package.

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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