Working at Attivio

Boston, MA-based Attivio uses Artificial Intelligence techniques like Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Text Analytics to deliver answers and insights to their customers. They are a small, but growing, company that works with some of the largest corporations out there. They may be small in size (for now), but their product and service packs a punch.

"I'm excited to lead Attivio through our next stage of rapid growth and cement our position as the dominant leader in the enterprise search and big data discovery markets," Attivio CEO Stephen Baker said.

Diving Into the Values at Attivio

The Guiding Light

Embrace Challenges with Confidence: Attivians don't back down from a challenge, but face it head-on. That allows them to achieve the unthinkable.

Execute Responsibly: When Attivians sign up for goals, they achieve them. They are responsible for the application of necessary resources to get to the result.

Simplify Customer Success: Attivians look at the world through the customers' eyes, striving to make it simple to learn their needs, engage with them and succeed.

Win as a Team: Teamwork is a big part of the way Attivio operates. Attivians are communicative, respectful and empathetic. Wins, no matter how big or small, are celebrated collectively.

Take Ownership: Each and every employee is just as important as the next to the overall success and performance of the company. Attivians commit to their roles and when they see something that needs fixing, they fix it.

Adapt to Change: In the world of technology, change is inevitable. It's also healthy. Attivians ae creative and brave when it comes to the prospect of change. They know that it's as much about the journey as it is the destination.

The Culture at Attivio

Ambition Creates Room to Grow

Attivio has definitely done a good job of creating a positive and interactive culture. One of the ways they do this is by following their company values closely during the hiring process. The company knows that their values may not align with everyone, and they make that known from the start. But the people that they do align with fit in perfectly.

The company plans events to get employees engaged and active in their community. Attivians do a multitude of things ranging from charity runs to happy hours.

Going right along with the company's values as well, Attivio puts an emphasis on empowering its employees towards autonomy and ownership of their work. Dorit Zilbershot, who held roles such as Chief Product Officer and VP of Product Management and R&D, said, "You want to create a place where people are empowered to propose new ideas and are motivated to excel from within." And that's just what Attivio does.

The Office at Attivio

In the Heart of New England

Attivio was previously located in the Downtown Boston area but recently relocated operations to the outskirts of the city. Not only is the new office location only a short drive to one of the country's greatest and most historic cities, but it's also only a short drive to some of the prettiest countryside that New England has to offer. In fact, it's less than a half hours drive away from the famous Walden Pond, and other National and State Historic Parks and Monuments.

The office itself has a stocked kitchen and is close to several great area restaurants and cafes.

The Benefits at Attivio

There's Work, and Then There's Life

The benefits and perks that are in place at Attivio reflect the company's commitment to the whole person. They offer things that help with employee health, happiness, and growth. Some of those perks and benefits are:

Comprehensive health care packages

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

On-site gym

401k with matching

Performance bonuses

Child care benefits and on-site mother's room

Flexible work schedule opportunities

Paid holidays and sick days

Unlimited PTO

Stocked kitchen

There are also some really unique things like beer on tap and Thirsty Thursdays at certain locations, free lunch Fridays, and other happy hour events. The company offers numerous amounts of job training and certification opportunities, along with tuition reimbursement to help with student loan debt.

A major benefit of working at Attivio is the ability to take control of your career and grow as much as you want to. Mavis Zhang, a Solution Architect with Attivio, said, "I've been able to grow a lot at Attivio. After completing two internships at Attivio I was offered a position as a QA Engineer. After a few years, I transitioned to a Solution Architect role where I'm working with our customers to demonstrate Attivio's value."

The Interview at Attivio

The interview process with Attivio is a pretty standard, straightforward one. The initial contact will likely be in the form of a phone call from a recruiter. Your interest level will be gauged here and the recruiter will definitely ask you about your experience/qualifications. This is a good chance to get your foot in the door. Because they really want people that align with company values and are cultural fits, these interviews could be difficult.

After the initial phone screen, you may have one more with a manager in the department you are applying for and then it will move along to on-site interviews. There could be either 1 or 2 on-sites. Your applicable skills will be tested (software engineers will have a coding test while salespeople might have a behavioral exam or something similar). The whole process can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks.