Matillion is a global leader in providing data transformation software for cloud data warehouses. The company is purpose-built for Amazon, Redshift, Snowflake and Google BigQuery. While this growing company is focused on serving its customers, it believes its own people come first and foremost. And with a wide range of career opportunities for job seekers, it's easy to see why people are excited to become "Matillioners." The departments across the company include design, engineering, finance and business support, pre-sales - solution architects, product and sales.
Diving Into the Values at Matillion
Matillion dares you to stick your head in the cloud by helping them make a dent in the universe. In order to keep the company running efficiently and smoothly, everyone follows the 6 values that are instilled in the company's foundation. Those values are:
The People
First and foremost on the company's list is the people who are on the Matillion team. The company believes in putting those people first. The people at Matillion shape how everyone uses data. The growing team is said to be agile, smart and humble. The people truly make a difference in the world through their work.
"A person is most successful at Matillion when they are friendly and interested in learning about their teammates. We are in a very fast-paced environment so it helps if they are a self-starter -- someone that identifies what needs to get done based on goals and gets going! It is also important that anyone that joins Matillion has a bias for action," said Sonya Hansen, Director of Demand Generation.
Matillion's prioritizes its people first and foremost. Employees say they feel heard at Matillion. They're not afraid to speak up. And when they bring something up, they are listened to and respected. They feel that action will be taken if they bring up a pressing issue. Employees at Matillion also report not having the 'Sunday Fear' where they spend half of their weekend dreading going into work Monday. Rather, they feel the exact opposite. Employees are excited about going into work on Monday.
Employees say people at Matillion are friendly and willing to help. Everyone is willing to listen to new ideas about improving processes. And the management there is transparent and approachable. Team leaders host regular 1-on-1 sessions to make sure employees are reaching their goals. Employees receive regular updates from the executive team and CEO.
"Matillioners" are always looking for new ways to grow and learn. In order to support this mentality, the company provides access to Udemy for employees to take business courses, participate in lunch-and-learns, attend guest speaker conferences and participate in hack days. The company will support you in whatever you need in your role. They'll even pay for books, certifications, traditional training, exams or conferences.
As an example of the ways Matillion supports its employees' growth, the company hosted an all-hands event in Manchester, UK where all Matillioners were invited. Apart from having fun, the employees also managed a business issue brainstorm where everyone worked cross-functionally on challenges in the business and figured out how to solve those challenges together.
The Office
It doesn't matter if you're located in the United States or United Kingdom, you'll have access to a really fun office space. The space inspires a healthy work environment that is fun while being productive all in the same breath. The kitchen is kept fully stocked with free snacks and drinks. The office environment is host to games and events, flexible meeting spaces, and the tools and resources necessary for employees to succeed at their job. The office space also features sit/stand desks and all of the latest cloud technologies.
Matillion's office in Denver offers bright and sunny views of the downtown area. The space is pretty casual and it's not uncommon to see half of the team wearing Matillion hoodies and T-shirts on any given day. "We work in a collaborative, open space that buzzes with activity each day," said Hansen.
The Culture
Matillion was named BuiltIn's 2020 Best Places to Work in Colorado and Seattle for scoring high on professional and social impact, and employee benefits. "At Matillion we take great pride in creating and nurturing a culture that is hyper-focused on our people and values," said Matthew Scullion, CEO of Matillion. "Our team members are excited to come to work every day to collaborate, be challenged, and grow in a highly supportive environment."
The company takes pride in creating and maintaining a work environment where everyone feels welcome. At Matillion, they're constantly inspiring their employees to reach their full potential by putting their best self forward, which means you'll have the opportunity to get involved in new projects. Even if it's across different teams. And that means you'll get to work with a variety of people if you decide picking up on new projects is what you need to grow.
Another great thing about the culture at Matillion is that everything is constantly changing. It's really an exciting place to be. But among all of this change, there is one constant that will never change - authenticity. The company prides itself on following through when it says it will do something. The team holds itself accountable when it comes to customers and employees. Even the leadership lives by the company's values. And when you're a newbie. They want to provide you with the direction you need. That's why you get to have a 1-on-1 meeting with the CEO and are encouraged to take advantage of the open-door hours.
The company prides itself on surprising people. And no, we don't mean surprise parties. Instead, they surprise people with their transparency. "Matillioners" are empowered to ask their leaders anything and the Matillion leaders will answer honestly. They keep an open culture of direct communication through regular town hall and all-hands meetings, weekly conference calls with the CEO and several Slack channels.
In order to maintain a great work culture at Matillion, the company has 6 values specific to the culture of the company by which they live and breathe:
The Benefits
The executive team at Matillion works hard to ensure the employees leave work each day feeling cared for and fulfilled. In order to make sure you're living your best life, the company offers the best benefits. Which means employees enjoy a flexible work schedule to keep a work/life balance. The company encourages employees to work remotely when they need to. At Matillion, they want you to live your life while also developing your career. That's why employees have a range of when, how long and where they work. Time cards, clocking in and out, and working on a 9-5 schedule are all things of the past at Matillion.
One of the core values at Matillion is ensuring they give back to the communities they live and work within. Throughout 2019 the company partnered with Brent's Place, a long-term home away from home for children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, throughout several events. In July, the company attended the home's annual block party and helped with the holiday boutique in December. In addition to volunteering and giving back with the company, every employee receives 5 paid days off every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice within the community.
On top of hard work, the company also likes to make sure they're having fun. They take time throughout the year to host fun events away from work to get employees out and about. Past examples include a company-wide hike in the Golden Gate State Park and a holiday cocktail competition.
From the open culture to the 5-day paid volunteer time, it's hard to pinpoint what exactly makes Matillion so great. It's no wonder people are so proud of working there.
