We believe in hiring kind, humble, and driven people
We are a community of passionate innovators.
We started on a red couch in 2008 and have persevered through a recession to rise into a market leader and recognized innovator. Our technology is critical to building a better justice system, while our commitment is to grow a more just and equitable society.
We Live and Breathe Our Values
Providing a positive and open culture is a top priority at Zapproved. Our values permeate everything we do—from leadership transparency to everyday interactions and decision making along with the community events we support.
BE OUR BEST
We show up every day being the best we can and believe that Zapprovians lead with good intentions. We believe the best learning happens by trying, taking risks, staying humble, and being brave. We take deep pride in delivering the best outcomes that we can for our team, our customers, and ourselves.
BE INCLUSIVE
We value each other as unique individuals. We know that people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences create the best teams. We put the team first. We are purposeful partners to our colleagues and our customers, elevating and supporting each other. This is what sets us apart.
BE REAL
We believe in honesty, integrity, and transparency. We honor our commitment to each other and communicate openly even when it’s not easy.
GET IT DONE
We have ambitious goals, are doing things that haven’t been done before and aren’t afraid of failing. We are action oriented. We take ownership. We hold ourselves accountable and deliver results. This drives our success. We win together.
We Make a Positive Impact in Our Community
We want Zapproved to be a force for good. We work to create a more equitable society by supporting causes such as:
- Diversity – TechTown Diversity Pledge, PDXWIT, Portland Means Progress, PWA, Black Women in STEM, Women Who Code
- Education – De La Salle High School, New Avenues for Youth, TiE Youth Entrepreneurs, Rosemary Anderson High School
- Poverty – Oregon Food Bank, Street Roots
- Justice – American Immigrant Representation Project, CASA of Oregon
Award Winning Workplace
Come work with the best! Zapproved has earned company and industry recognition in a variety of spaces, including 2019 top 100 Companies to work for in Oregon.
New Portland HQ
We’re growing and excited to be part of the thriving Portland tech community! Zapproved’s new headquarters (est. April 2020) is located in the vibrant and growing Slabtown neighborhood.
Upcoming Events
We believe in being an active participant in our community—from career fairs, local tech events, hosting a monthly DE&I speaker series, and paid volunteer hours for our employees.
We Care About Your Health and Well-being
Zapproved offers a variety of benefits to help our employees bring their best selves to the workplace.
BENEFITS
MEDICAL Multiple Plans, Cigna
High Deductible Plan: Zapproved covers 95% of the employee premium and 75% of the employee + dependent. PPO Plan: Zapproved covers 80% of the employee premium and 60% of the employee + dependent.
DENTAL
We cover 70% of the employee and employee + dependent premium with coverage through Cigna.
VISION
We cover 70% of the employee and employee + dependent premium with coverage through Cigna.
DOMESTIC PARTNERS
We’re proud to offer coverage for same-sex and opposite sex domestic partners.
PARENTAL LEAVE
12 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, eligible after six months of employment.
HSA
A pre-tax investment savings account for qualified healthcare expenses with employer matching.
FSA
Set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
401K
Traditional and Roth contributions available.
LIFE & DISABILITY
Employer-paid life and disability plans. Opportunities to purchase supplemental life insurance as well.
PERKS
PTO
A “Take What You Need” approach to time off to be used for sick, personal or vacation. We recommend ~ 3 weeks per year.
FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work from home or come into the office, we offer flexible schedules to fit your needs.
COMMUTER BENEFITS
Set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses. Annual TriMet passes available through August 31st at a reduced cost.
STUDENT LOAN REFINANCING
DISCOUNTED PET INSURANCE
GYM MEMBERSHIP
Employees have access to discounts at various gyms nationwide through GlobalFit.
COMMUNITY GIVE-BACK TIME
Up to 16 hours of paid time to volunteer with causes important to you.
I am not limited to what my position defines and am trusted to take on new challenges that overlap other positions.”
— Nancy Perez, Associate Site Reliability Engineer
“I am extremely proud of the relationship that I have with all of the developers on the scrum teams that I work with. There is a level of trust that I haven’t experienced anywhere else in my career and it makes coming to work everyday extremely rewarding.”
— Alex Galler, Product Manager
I am so happy to have found a community of colleagues who are passionate about their work, and strive for success as a team.”
— Ciera Figge, Manager, Sales Development
“[Our CSMs’] drive and enthusiasm for Zapproved and our customers was infectious. I knew right away it was a team I wanted to be on.”
— Lindsey Tsai, Customer Success Manager