Sittercity

HQ
Newton
46 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What's It Like to Work at Sittercity?

Updated on September 05, 2026

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.

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

What People Are Saying About Sittercity

  • Mission & Purpose: Work is often framed around connecting families with trusted care, reinforced by being part of Bright Horizons, which many describe as meaningful and motivating. Feedback suggests this clarity of purpose helps day-to-day work feel impactful across teams.
  • Work-Life Balance: Remote-friendly norms, flexible schedules, generous time off, and caregiver autonomy to choose hours are emphasized. Feedback suggests these practices support balance for both corporate roles and people using the marketplace.
  • Market Position & Stability: Parent-company backing provides stability, resources, and employer benefit integrations while Sittercity continues to operate its own tech platform and roadmap. Feedback suggests this combination strengthens reach without losing small-team ownership.

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