Render

Render offers 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and all dependents. New parents receive 14 weeks paid parental leave. Compensation includes competitive cash plus equity with extended exercise windows. Software engineers earn $170K-$290K. The company has grown from approximately 100 to 220 employees while maintaining these benefits, and raised $100M at $1.5B valuation in February 2026.

Named one of Built In's "50 Best Remote Startups to Work For" in both 2024 and 2025. Render operates as remote-first with distributed team members across the country and an optional San Francisco office. Benefits include monthly lifestyle stipends for wellness, cell phone and internet subsidies, and home office stipends. The company offers 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 sick days, plus a week off between Christmas and New Year's.

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