Shield
Shield Benefits Overview
Compensation + Benefits
Offers 401(K)
Offers disability insurance
Offers charitable contribution matching
Provides 401(K) matching
Offers life insurance
Offers childcare benefits
Offers generous parental leave
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
Provides family medical leave
Provides fertility benefits
Offers company equity
Offers competitive compensation and rewards package
Offers dental insurance
Offers pet insurance
Offers mental health benefits
Offers health insurance
Offers vision insurance
Company Culture
Provides commuter benefits
Provides free snacks and drinks
Office has designated quiet areas and collaboration zones
Provides onsite office parking
Employees provided with well-designed, comfortable workspace
Offers travel concierge services
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Allows work from home occasionally
In-office days / expectations are defined
Provides work from home flexibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a hybrid work model
Established expectations for communication between time zones
Offers diversity-based Employee Resource Groups
Managers offer consistent feedback loops
Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees
Documented operating principles
Promotes a people-first, social culture
Prioritizes mission-driven work in decision-making processes
Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture
Leadership encourages open, transparent debate
Defined values and mission statements
Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace
Prioritizes real-world impact of work in decision-making processes
Leadership is transparent and communicative
Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities
Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing
Offers company-sponsored outings
Provides access to an onsite gym
Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers gym membership
Offers generous PTO
Provides paid sick days
Provides bereavement leave
Provides sick leave
Provides paid holidays
Offers sabbatical leave
Provides military leave
Career Growth + Development
Provides customized development tracks
Posts new positions internally and encourages employees to apply
Regularly scheduled promotion review cycles for employees
Encourages lateral mobility to expand skills and impact
Job training & conferences
Provides structured early-career growth opportunities
Supports employee-driven initiatives, not just top-down priorities
Defines roles and sets expectations for success
Managers hold regular development check-ins
Provides structured onboarding for new employees
Provides opportunities to take on expanding responsibilities
Encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
Provides training support and resources for AI adoption
