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Airbyte
Open source data integration.
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Airbyte is a remote-first company with a fully distributed workforce across 25 US states and 11 countries. The company operates under a "Freedom & Responsibility" philosophy, trusting employees to manage their own schedules without monitoring login/logout times. While maintaining San Francisco headquarters for administrative purposes, Airbyte committed to remaining "remote friendly" permanently. Employees receive company laptops and unlimited PTO with a minimum expectation of 25 days per year.
On March 31, 2023, Airbyte laid off approximately 50 employees, representing 20% of its workforce. The layoffs were attributed to financial constraints, operational challenges, technical debt, architectural problems, and competitive pressure. Roles in engineering and customer support were particularly affected. Headcount has continued declining through attrition, from approximately 150 in 2024 to around 130 in 2026.