NYC-based Simon Data is a computer software company that provides the necessary tools to turn data into clear insights, allowing customers to get the most out of their marketing efforts. Simon Data is a young company, founded in 2014, but it has been making waves in the industry with its unique approach and great company culture.
"It's an exciting time to be at Simon - we're expanding rapidly and there's a lot of opportunity for personal growth. I love that everyone here, from junior folks to the executive team, is super hands-on. We work hard and we're scrappy, but we know how to have fun - my favorite Simon tradition is going to karaoke during our quarterly offsites," Ambre, a Sales Associate, said
Diving Into the Values at Simon Data
Relationships Are Key
Simon Data is all about creating meaningful relationships, with customers and employees. Co-Founder and CEO, Jason said, "Customer relationships are more important than ever. At Simon, we want to help brands build those meaningful experiences and be the platform that supports a more human kind of marketing by leveraging data. There's tremendous value waiting to be unlocked for brands and for customers who receive a more relevant experience from brands they love.
Another thing the company values is people being leaders. Simon Data wants its employees to step into roles of responsibility and take command, make informed decisions and guide co-workers through doubt. Jessica, a Data Engineer said, "On the engineering team, and at Simon in general, we really value individuals speaking up about what they think is best for our product and our company. Regardless of management or team structure, the best ideas at Simon come from people at every level contributing to our overall success."
The Culture at Simon Data
Collaborative, Innovative, Agile
The culture at Simon Data is built on collaboration. Even remote employees, which the company has a healthy dose of, have stated that they feel like they are totally part of the team, and have chances to influence decisions.
Software Engineer, Kenny, said, "Simon is a special place because of its people. I love the people I work with. Even as a full-time remote employee, I always feel connected with my teammates. Moreover, Simon is growing fast and there's so much opportunity to make an impact here." And Sam, another Data Engineer with Simon, said, "Starting as an engineer at Simon has given me the opportunity to take the lead on projects and responsibilities far outside the typical scope of a junior engineering role and helped me to grow rapidly as an engineer."
The company has a top-notch mentorship program that gets employees in a collaborative mindset, and one-on-one brainstorming sessions are a regular occurrence. The company offers a women's group, book clubs, seasonal sports games, game nights, and philanthropy events as ways to nurture that collaborative atmosphere.
Prashanth, Customer Success Manager said, "Collaboration with other teams is fundamental to my role at Simon. I work closely with our engineering and product team to build and maintain our product per my clients' needs. This close collaboration across the organization has provided an excellent learning experience and continues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my time at Simon.
The Office at Simon Data
Made in Manhattan
The Simon Data office is located in Lower Manhattan, only a few blocks from the famous Battery Park. The office has incredible views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River and more. The living, dining, and recreation options are endless, which is expected in Manhattan. It is only a five-minute walk from a subway hub and is walking distance to lots of parking garages (if you need). The location is unbeatable, and the office space itself, with its open floorplan, stocked kitchen, and state of the art tech, is pretty hard to beat as well.
The Benefits at Simon Data
Unmatchable Benefits
Simon Data offers employees some really great benefits. One of the most popular is fully paid health insurance. And not far behind that is the unlimited PTO that employees are actually encouraged to use. Some other benefits and perks to working at Simon Data are:
Another hugely popular perk at Simon is the fantastic training and development programs the company has in place. Career development is huge with them, and employees rave about how much they were able to focus on learning and growing.
Muthu, an Account Executive with the company, said, "I've loved the experience of joining together with my peers to address an exciting opportunity through cross-organizational projects. Personally, it's provided me the opportunity to better understand the role and responsibilities of different teams and expand my skill set."
Shelley, a Client Solutions Analyst, said, "Since Starting at Simon, I've been able to work on widely varying client projects and across departments and areas of our platform. It's great to be able to expand my experience and develop new skills."
Simon employees also enjoy an extremely flexible work life. If they want to work at home, they can. If they prefer the office, there is a world-class one just waiting for them. Eren, a Data Engineer, said, "I love that a strong core of our engineering culture is the ability to work from home. I'm in the office most days, but being able to work from home is a huge benefit to life at Simon."
