Philo

HQ
San Francisco
Total Offices: 3
165 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What's It Like to Work at Philo?

Updated on September 05, 2026

Philo Employee Reviews

People on my team who are curious, interested in problem solving and not afraid to ask questions are the most successful. Just because something has been done in this industry a certain way forever, doesn't mean it shouldn't be challenged and investigated for improvements

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Reed, Head of Advertising
Reed, Head of Advertising

What People Are Saying About Philo

  • Benefits & Perks: Benefits include full medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) match, up to 20 weeks fully paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, and a $2,000 vacation bonus, plus learning funds and home‑office/commuter stipends. These offerings are presented as core to a people‑first approach.
  • Work-Life Balance: Work is described as comfortably fast with an explicit stance against hustle culture, flexible schedules, and encouragement to fully unplug during PTO. Remote and hybrid options, with periodic in‑person gatherings, further support balance without daily office mandates.
  • Autonomy: Small, cross‑functional teams are empowered to make decisions and own outcomes, giving individuals visible impact and close access to leadership. Feedback suggests this setup enables rapid learning and end‑to‑end responsibility.

Philo's Benefits

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

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Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Philo's all-hands meetings offer transparency and open communication with the CEO and department leaders to share updates, strategic goals, and performance directly with all employees.

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

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model