So you want a job as a software engineer. But what you really want is a job as a software engineer at a company—ideally led by a woman or minority—that offers health insurance, a 401(k) match, fertility benefits, company equity, and tuition reimbursement. And frankly, you’d also like a pet-friendly office and access to virtual fitness classes.
Because it’s 2022 and you know you need more out of your job than just a title. Sure, you care about your role. But you also care about the organization you’re doing it at and what they have to offer: unlimited vacation, remote work opportunities, paid parental leave, fitness subsidies, and so much more.
That’s why The Muse allows you to search for your next opportunity not only by the job title or the company—that’s table stakes, any job board lets you do that—but also by all the other factors that determine whether or not a job aligns with your needs, wants, and values.
Here are 75 perks, benefits, and other attributes you can use to filter job openings on The Muse along with definitions—so you know exactly what you’re getting. And when you’re ready, you can get started searching for your next job on The Muse.
- Diversity and inclusion
- Health and wellness
- Parental benefits
- Work flexibility
- Office and life perks
- Vacation and time off
- Financial and retirement
- Professional development
Diversity and inclusion
You can filter jobs by:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion program
The organization has one or more DEI-focused initiatives that are organization-wide and ongoing.
Search for jobs at organizations that have a diversity, equity, and inclusion program
Founder Led
The founder(s) of the organization still lead the company as acting executives, e.g. CEO, COO, CTO.
Search for jobs at founder-led companies
Woman Founded/Led
The founder(s) of the organization and/or current primary leader of the organization (usually CEO) are women. This designation does not include other executives who are not cofounders or the primary leader (e.g. Chief Operations Officer, Chief Diversity Officer).
Search for jobs at woman-founded/led companies
Black Founded/Led
The founder(s) of the organization and/or current primary leader of the organization (usually CEO) identify as Black. This designation does not include other executives who are not cofounders or the primary leader.
Search for jobs at Black-founded/led companies
BIPOC Founded/Led
The founder(s) of the organization and/or current primary leader of the organization (usually CEO) identify as BIPOC. This designation does not include other executives who are not cofounders or the primary leader (e.g. Chief Operations Officer, Chief Diversity Officer).
Search for jobs at BIPOC-founded/led companies
Latinx Founded/Led
The founder(s) of the organization and/or current primary leader of the organization (usually CEO) identify as Latinx. This designation does not include other executives who are not cofounders or the primary leader (e.g. Chief Operations Officer, Chief Diversity Officer).
Search for jobs at Latinx-founded/led companies
Asian Founded/Led
The founder(s) of the organization and/or current primary leader of the organization (usually CEO) identify as Asian. This designation does not include other executives who are not cofounders or the primary leader (e.g. Chief Operations Officer, Chief Diversity Officer).
Search for jobs at Asian-founded/led companies
LGBTQ+ Founded/Led
The founder(s) of the organization and/or current primary leader of the organization (usually CEO) identify as LGBTQ+. This designation does not include other executives who are not cofounders or the primary leader (e.g. Chief Operations Officer, Chief Diversity Officer).
Search for jobs at LGBTQ+-founded/led companies
Veteran Founded/Led
The founder(s) of the organization and/or current primary leader of the organization (usually CEO) are veterans. This designation does not include other executives who are not cofounders or the primary leader (e.g. Chief Operations Officer, Chief Diversity Officer).
Search for jobs at veteran-founded/led companies
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
The organization has and supports ERGs for employees with shared characteristics, life experiences, or goals, often as part of its diversity, equity, inclusion, or belonging efforts.
Search for jobs at companies that offer employee resource groups (ERGs)
Health and wellness
Health Insurance
The organization provides health insurance coverage options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer health insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
The organization provides HRAs from which employees are reimbursed tax-free for qualified medical expenses.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a health reimbursement account (HRA)
Dental Insurance
The organization provides dental insurance coverage options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer dental insurance
Vision Insurance
The organization provides vision insurance coverage options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer vision insurance
Life Insurance
The organization provides life insurance coverage options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer life insurance
Short-Term Disability
The organization provides short-term disability coverage options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer short-term disability
Long-Term Disability
The organization long-term provides disability coverage options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
The organization offers the option for a flexible spending account employees can contribute pre-tax dollars to and use for qualified healthcare expenses.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a flexible spending account (FSA)
FSA With Employer Contribution
The organization provides an FSA option, and contributes funds to the accounts for participating employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer an FSA with employer contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA)
The organization provides a health insurance coverage option including the option for an HSA for qualified medical expenses.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a health savings account (HSA)
HSA With Employer Contribution
The organization provides an HSA option, and contributes funds to the accounts for participating employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer an HSA with employer contribution
Fitness Subsidies
The organization subsidizes select fitness costs for employees (such as reimbursement for gym memberships and fitness classes).
Search for jobs at companies that offer fitness subsidies
On-Site Gym
Some or all work locations have an on-site gym.
Search for jobs at companies that offer an on-site gym
Pet Insurance
The organization provides pet insurance coverage options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer pet insurance
Mental Health Benefits
The organization provides benefits supporting employees’ mental health, e.g. through an Employee Assistance Program or covered online therapy program.
Search for jobs at companies that offer mental health benefits
Virtual Fitness Classes
The organization provides or covers costs for virtual fitness classes for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer virtual fitness classes
Parental benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
The organization provides or covers employee costs for adoption assistance programs.
Search for jobs at companies that offer an adoption assistance program
Family Support Resources
The organization provides or covers employee costs for family support resources outside traditional health insurance coverage, e.g. emergency childcare, childcare subsidies, or elder care resources.
Search for jobs at companies that offer family support resources
Fertility Benefits
The organization provides benefits or covers employee costs for fertility care.
Search for jobs at companies that offer fertility benefits
On-Site/Nearby Childcare
Some or all work locations have on-site or nearby childcare options for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer on-site/nearby childcare
Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
The company provides paid leave to bond with a new baby for the birth parent.
Search for jobs at companies that offer birth parent or maternity leave
Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
The company provides paid leave to bond with a new baby for the non-birth parent.
Search for jobs at companies that offer non-birth parent or paternity leave
Adoption Leave
The company provides paid leave to bond with a newly adopted or fostered child.
Work flexibility
Flexible Work Hours
Employees are able to work flexible hours, such as varying their start and end times, though there may be guidelines for what schedules they can set.
Search for jobs at companies that offer flexible work hours
Four-Day Work Week
Employees can choose to work or consistently work a four-day work week.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a four-day work week
Hybrid Work Opportunities
Employees are offered opportunities for hybrid work, i.e., options for a mix of remote and on-site work.
Search for jobs at companies that offer hybrid work opportunities
Remote Work Opportunities
Employees are offered opportunities for ongoing remote work.
Search for jobs at companies that offer remote work opportunities
Work-From-Home Stipend
Employees are offered a stipend for qualifying expenses relating to working from home.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a work-from-home stipend
Office and life perks
Commuter Benefits Program
The organization offers commuter benefits options such as a credit card to pay for transit (train, subway, tolls, etc.) for employees commuting to work.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a commuter benefits program
Casual Dress
Employees are welcome to dress casually for remote or on-site work.
Search for jobs at companies that offer casual dress
Pet-Friendly Office
Employees have the option to bring pets to the office.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a pet-friendly office
Happy Hours
The organization provides happy hours regularly or occasionally for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer happy hours
Snacks
The organization provides snacks or a snacks stipend for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer snacks
Some Meals Provided
The organization provides or covers costs for some meals for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that provide some meals
Company Outings
Employees have opportunities to go on organized company outings like off-sites, field trips, or other special events.
Search for jobs at companies that offer company outings
On-Site Cafeteria
Some or all work locations have an on-site cafeteria for employees’ use or for provided meals.
Search for jobs at companies that offer an on-site cafeteria
Holiday Events
The organization typically throws holiday events for employees.
Vacation and time off
Paid Vacation
Employees are offered paid vacation days.
Search for jobs at companies that offer paid vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Employee paid vacation days are unlimited, rather than allotted annually or otherwise.
Search for jobs at companies that offer unlimited paid time off
Paid Holidays
Employees are offered paid holidays.
Search for jobs at companies that offer paid holidays
Personal/Sick Days
Employees are offered paid personal and/or sick days.
Search for jobs at companies that offer personal/sick days
Sabbatical
The organization offers a structured opportunity for employees to take a paid or unpaid sabbatical (extended leave).
Search for jobs at companies that offer a sabbatical
Leave of Absence
The organization offers options to take a leave of absence beyond typical vacation and sick time.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a leave of absence
Volunteer Time Off
The organization offers opportunities for employees to take paid time off to volunteer.
Search for jobs at companies that offer volunteer time off
Summer Fridays
The organization allows employees to take partial or full Fridays off during summer months.
Financial and retirement
401(k)
The organization offers employees a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a 401(k)
401(k) With Company Matching
The organization matches some 401(k) contributions for participating employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a 401(k) with company matching
Pension
The organization offers a pension plan for qualifying employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a pension
Company Equity
The organization offers company equity (for example, stock options) for most or all employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer company equity
Performance Bonus
Some or all employees’ compensation structure includes a performance bonus.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a performance bonus
Relocation Assistance
The organization offers financial and/or logistical support for new hires who need to relocate and/or employees who are moving for work.
Search for jobs at companies that offer relocation assistance
Financial Counseling
The organization offers or covers costs for financial counseling for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer financial counseling
Profit Sharing
The organization has an incentive plan to distribute profits to employees in addition to other compensation.
Professional development
Tuition Reimbursement
The organization will cover some or all tuition costs for qualified education opportunities for employees, such as courses, degrees, or certifications.
Search for jobs at companies that offer tuition reimbursement
Learning and Development Stipend
The organization provides funds to cover the cost of qualified learning and development opportunities employees undertake.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a learning and development stipend
Promote From Within
The organization prioritizes promoting existing employees into more senior roles over hiring externally.
Search for jobs at companies that promote from within
Mentor Program
The organization offers a structured mentorship program for employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a mentor program
Shadowing Opportunities
Employees and/or applicants have structured opportunities to shadow other employees as a way to learn.
Search for jobs at companies that offer shadowing opportunities
Access to Online Courses
The organization provides or covers costs for online learning courses.
Search for jobs at companies that offer access to online courses
Lunch and Learns
The organization offers regular presentations, lectures, workshops, or other lunchtime programs for some or all employees.
Search for jobs at companies that offer lunch and learns
Internship Program
The organization offers a short-term training program for early-career candidates that does not guarantee long-term employment.
Search for jobs at companies that offer an internship program
Work Visa Sponsorship for International Employees
The organization will sponsor work visas for international employees, and covers some or all costs involved.
Search for jobs at companies that offer visa work sponsorship for international employees
Leadership Training Program
The organization provides an internal leadership training program and/or covers costs for employees to participate in external leadership training courses.
Search for jobs at companies that offer a leadership training program
Associate or Rotational Training Program
The organization offers a structured training program for full-time junior employees so they can experience different teams or roles within the company.
Search for jobs at companies that offer an associate or rotational training program