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Automattic

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Automattic is the remote-first company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Tumblr, with benefits that genuinely stand out: unlimited PTO, six-month parental leave, and a paid three-month sabbatical every five years. The distributed culture across 82 countries supports excellent work-life balance. However, the leadership has become notably turbulent: a 2024 trademark dispute with WP Engine sparked staff departures, a controversial user-data-sharing deal with AI companies, and an April 2025 16% layoff have left employees uncertain about the company's direction under founder Matt Mullenweg.

Documented benefits (16)

Notable perks

• Paid three-month sabbatical encouraged every five years, plus other anniversary surprises
• Coworking allowance you can even put toward the latte while working from a coffee shop
• Monthly subscription to a mindfulness app of your choice (Calm, Headspace, Ten Percent Happier, Waking Up, or Insight Timer)
• Career coaching sessions for every Automattician to set and reach professional goals
• Home office setup allowance to build your remote workspace
• Company pays for hardware, software, books, or conferences that promote continued learning
• Team meetups worldwide — expect to travel three to four weeks a year to gather with your distributed team
• Everyone does customer support: your first two weeks, then a week in support every year, regardless of role
• Fully distributed across 82 countries — work from wherever you choose

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