ValiMail is an identity based anti-phishing service that has been protecting personal info since 2015. The company is based in San Francisco but does work for clients all over the world. The company believes in the value of email, which is still the world's largest social network. The company's mission is simply to keep email as safe for people as it can be.
They work on a difficult problem, internet security, but ValiMail staff members are the types of people that welcome that kind of problem with open arms. ValiMail staff members get to make a lasting difference in their clients' lives. And they get to do it while facing fun and interesting challenges along the way.
Diving Into the Values at ValiMail
Committed to Excellence
This is a business full of people that hold themselves responsible for others. This is a company full of individuals who take others' security very seriously, and they hold themselves to a very high standard of excellence.
The company is full of ambitious professionals. Those who don't rest on their laurels. Staff members push to innovate the way that they protect their clients and the company supports them with any necessary resources they might need. ValiMail also puts a lot of trust in its people to get projects done right.
In the end, ValiMail is a customer business. Staff members with the company always have the customer in mind, and how they can better serve to protect that customer.
The Culture at ValiMail
Intellectually Stimulating and Supportive
At ValiMail, staff members are challenged every day to be the best that they can be. They also support each other fully and work hard to make sure that their efforts are collaborative. And as a ValiMail staff member, your risks will be rewarded, not punished. This is a place where action and ideas are received with open arms instead of turned away. Employees often challenge each other and management in productive ways.
People have said that they love coming into work at ValiMail every day because it's, well, fun. And when the work is this fun and you get to do important work that helps people all over the world, it doesn't feel as much like work.
Arrogance and egocentrism don't exist at ValiMail. Friendly, engaging and spirited debates are prone to arise at any time, and it is an environment that appreciates such things for what they can lead to. This is an environment full of people whose lives have been shaped by these kinds of discussions. ValiMail staff members are always hungry to learn, and the working environment has been described as almost collegiate.
This is very much a tech-centric company, so the team at ValiMail is a highly skilled and educated one. Some employees have said that senior leadership in the company is "remarkably smart." That goes with the fact that the leadership understands not only tech but business and what motivates people. Everyone at ValiMail is treated equal, which leads to a productive environment.
The Benefits at ValiMail
Protecting people online is their job. But protecting their own people in real life is just as important to ValiMail. They take their employees' well-being very seriously. A few of their initial benefits include:
The ValiMail team also participates in quarterly team events such as networking events with other companies, happy hours, festivals and conferences, parties and more. The office is located in beautiful downtown San Francisco and has a view overlooking the bay. They even have T.V.s with video games in the office, in case you want to challenge a co-worker to a friendly game of MarioKart.
The Interview at ValiMail
They're Growing Fast and Having Fun Doing It
Because ValiMail is a start-up, you can expect the interview process to be at least a little bit untraditional. But the founders know what they are looking for in staff, so there is also no wasting time. This is one example of the company's policy on being completely open and honest seeping into their processes. They are also known to be very accommodating to busy schedules, so make sure that you are up-front and honest with them. They'll appreciate it.
Based on comments from current employees, It is likely that the first interview with ValiMail would be a video interview with the two founders. If that goes well then they will want to set up an in-person interview. This is where they will really want to get to know who you are and what you can offer, so come prepared to talk about you.
If after those interviews, they think you could be a good fit, they'll get you in front of the rest of the staff to get a feel for the culture. The process has been reported to take anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks.
