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K-Optional Careers Our Culture

K-Optional is focused on developing a work environment that promotes growth and personal ownership. We emphasize the sharing of knowledge, small team collaboration and not being afraid to take on big projects. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about solving problems, love to learn and value personal and professional growth.

Our core values

These are some values that we live by as a a company. We work by them, too. We're building a community that we believe in, knowing that there is real value in the work being produced.

Build awesome projects
Make an impact
Challenge yourself
Own your work
Grow personally
Make others great
Have balance
Grow your knowledge

Working and thriving

Benefits and perks

We are proud to offer benefits that help you feel and do your best. We foster an environment for you to thrive in.

401k Matching

We are aligned with you on your future.

Health, dental & vision coverage

Comprehensive plans to suit your needs.

Flexible PTO

Time off for when you need to recharge.

Education and training budget

Become a lifelong learner.

Focus on employee and team wellbeing

We promote personal and team happiness.

An open feedback culture

We want everyone to grow together.

A hybrid working model

We are fully remote and are flexible to your working style.

Company performance based bonuses

Everyone is working towards the same goal.

Join a fast growing and impactful team

We're lively, not corporate. We have the energy and boldness of a startup and the expertise and pragmatism of a larger business. This allows us to make a big impact for our clients.

Customer satisfaction
99%
Year-over-year growth
8x
Projects
100+

Team Meetups: K-Opticon

We are a fully remote team and feel it is important for everyone to get to know each-other. For this reason, we host weekly happy hours for the whole team and other fun team events! On top of that we organize semi-annual in person meetups!

K-Opticon April 2023: Austin, Texas

k-opticon ping pong
k-opticon austin
k-opticon dinner
k-opticon games
k-opticon ping pong fun
k-opticon austin tee

K-Opticon March 2022: New York City

k-opticon hackathon
k-opticon new york
k-opticon escape room
k-opticon bridge
k-opticon central park
k-opticon sweater

Our engineering recruiting process

Think you are a good fit for the team? Here is our recruiting process.

  1. Review

    We look through your application to screen for a variety of criteria.

  2. Team Fit Interview

    Introductory call with one of our team members going through some non-technical questions.

  3. Technical Interview

    Online, 30 minute interview with K-Optional engineers, learning more about your technical abilities and knowledge.

  4. Offer

    We make an offer to the candidate we think best fits the role.

  5. Welcome!

    Welcome to the team!