Sittercity

HQ
Newton
46 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What's It Like to Work at Sittercity?

Sittercity Employee Reviews

Sittercity is an amazing place to work as a developer. From day one, I have been continuously learning so many different technologies and have had opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with an incredibly talented and supportive team.

Sarah
Sarah, Senior Software Engineer II, Front End
Sarah, Senior Software Engineer II, Front End

What People Are Saying About Sittercity

  • Mission & Purpose: A clear, family‑focused aim to expand access to trusted childcare, reinforced by Bright Horizons ownership, is positioned as meaningful and high‑impact. This purpose orientation attracts people interested in building a two‑sided childcare marketplace at scale.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible arrangements such as remote options for corporate roles and schedule autonomy for caregivers are emphasized. This supports balance by letting caregivers choose hours and HQ staff work in a remote‑friendly setup.
  • Benefits & Perks: Association with Bright Horizons brings perks like free platform access, childcare center discounts, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage alongside a 401(k). Culture recognition and employer‑benefit tie‑ins further underscore a family‑supportive benefits posture.

Sittercity's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks

Implements team-based strategic planning

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