United States

DARPA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense with a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. The Agency explicitly reaches for transformational change instead of incremental advances. To do so, it works within an innovation ecosystem that includes academic, corporate and governmental partners, with a constant focus on the Nation’s military Services, which work with DARPA to create new strategic opportunities and novel tactical options.DARPA comprises approximately 220 government employees in six technical offices, including nearly 100 program managers, who together oversee about 250 research and development programs.DARPA goes to great lengths to identify, recruit and support excellent program managers—extraordinary individuals who are at the top of their fields and are hungry for the opportunity to push the limits of their disciplines. These leaders, who are at the very heart of DARPA’s history of success, come from academia, industry and government agencies for limited stints, generally three to five years. That deadline fuels the signature DARPA urgency to achieve success in less time than might be considered reasonable in a conventional setting.Program managers address challenges broadly, spanning the spectrum from deep science to systems to capabilities, but ultimately they are driven by the desire to make a difference. They define their programs, set milestones, meet with their performers and assiduously track progress. But they are also constantly probing for the next big thing in their fields, communicating with leaders in the scientific and engineering community to identify new challenges and potential solutions.DARPA is always on the lookout for outstanding individuals who can meet our demanding needs in the Agency’s technical and support offices. Interested individuals may submit a resume/CV to employment@darpa.mil.

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Anything not covered in the perk options already present

Unique Perk

Pet Friendly Workplace

What's the maximum donation amount matched?

Donation Match

How many dollars does your company contribute for each volunteered hour?

Volunteer Time Off

Referral Bonus

Employee Learning and development refers to the continued efforts of a company to boost the performance of its employees. Companies aim to train and develop employees by using an array of educational methods and programs.

Learning and Development

Employee Discount

Employee Credit

Tuition Reimbursement

An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) is a company-run program in which participating employees can purchase company stock at a discounted price.

What percent of your base salary can you contribute?

What percent discount do you recieve off the stock?

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings plan offered by many American employers that has tax advantages to the saver. It is named after a section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

What percent of contributions do they match? (E.g. 50 cents per dollar = 50%, dollar for dollar = 100%)

What percent of base salary do they match up till? (E.g. up till 6% of your base salary)

Alternatively, what dollar amount do they match up till?

401k

Roth 401k

Mega Backdoor Roth IRA

How much does your company contribute to your FSA?

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Student Loan Repayment Plan

How many months of employment wages does your company's severance agreement cover?

Does your company's severance agreement provided accelerated stock vesting

Severance

Housing stipends are tax-free allowances which means you benefit financially without having to pay taxes on extra wages.

Housing Stipend

On-Site Laundry

Adoption Assistance

Remote Work

Bereavement Leave

Surrogacy Assistance

4-Day Workweek

On-Site Tire Replacement

On-Site Car Wash / Detailing

Company Phones

Phone Bill Reimbursement

Relocation Bonus 

On-Site Employee Mall

Immigration Assistance

Fertility Assistance

Military Leave

Business Travel Insurance

Free Breakfast

Free Lunch

Free Dinner

Free Snacks

Free Drinks

Gym On-Site

Gym Discount

Gym / Wellness Reimbursement

On-Site Fitness Classes

On-Site Clinic

Health Insurance

On-Site Mother's Room

Gender Neutral Bathrooms

COVID-Related Benefits

Custom Work Station

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

How much does your company contribute to your HSA?

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

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