Join us

Before contacting us, please take the time to review our approach to work. We're not just another organization.

  • We operate on an egalitarian basis, while taking everyone's needs into account.

    At present, we are not yet competitive with current IT salaries in Switzerland.

    When we make more sales, we increase salaries and invest in the digital commons.

  • This company is a community that we all take care for. For this, everyone must be autonomous, responsible, and ready to help. There are no bosses, and a lot of freedom, but everyone is accountable for multiple roles.

    No endless meetings, it’s a promise! Actually, we are so efficient that we sometimes can't keep up.

  • We are as supportive as we are accountable. We are committed to furthering Octree's purpose and taking care of it.

    We are pro-collective intelligence and anti-sleepless nights. We avoid being heroes at all costs and we can rely on each other.

commitments

The current composition of the team reflects that of the predominantly privileged classes and genders in society and generalized throughout technology professionals. However, we are actively committed to deconstructing our privilege and creating a team with the diversity that should be represented in society.

We are aware that only a working environment in which everyone feels safe can benefit the creation of the commons by and for all. We strive to address our underlying prejudices and the power structures that can prevent this from becoming a reality.

This type of work requires a willingness to work on oneself, on one's relations to power, and on the assumptions and experiences that influence one's thinking.

Therefore, we consider emotional intelligence to be essential to our business.

We select profiles based on their skills, but focus our research primarily on professional networks engaged for a better representation of minorities in tech.

For this reason, we strongly encourage applications from minorities who recognize themselves in the skills described above.

Each interview is conducted according to the same protocol, and the profiles are evaluated by several people in order to limit bias.

Code of conduct

Racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic or validist behavior has no place in our organization. Similarly, all forms of harassment are forbidden. We respect everyone's opinions and beliefs, but if these conflict with the above values, we invite you to reconsider your application.

Is something making you uncomfortable? Let's talk about it. We are committed to giving special attention to people in vulnerable situations.

Process

Applications are processed on a weekly basis. The decision process can take up to 2 months and will consist of 3 phases, including 2 meetings and a technical test.

The priority channels for disseminating job offers are organizations committed to improving the representation of minorities in technology, followed by recruitment platforms based on ecological, social and solidarity values.

benefits

Octree is a small self-organized team functioning as a startup studio for the creation of digital commonsWe're professional, dynamic, multidisciplinary and experienced. Our projects focus on the ecological and social transition in the fields of mobilitymanagement wasteshort distribution channelspower supply or participation democratic.

Equal salaries

Salaries are equal for all team members, regardless of profile. At present, they are set at CHF 62,000 per year at 100%. If we earn more, we decide together what to do.

Distributed governance

You'll have a lot of freedom, but also a lot of responsibility. You won't be asked to do anything you don't need to, because we're all pulling in the same direction and cultivating a spirit of initiative.

Work where you live

The Octree team is located in Switzerland, Portugal and Brazil. Work from wherever you live, as long as you log in during standard working hours (9:00-17:00 CEST).

Operational support (1x /week)

Each member is individually coached to achieve their own balance between personal well-being and professional goals.

Continuous learning

Your work will never be limited solely to the job description. You'll have the opportunity to learn and redefine your skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.

No fussball table

No powerpoints. No teambuilding. No merch. Instead, we spend time sharing connections between fellow humans, share books and invite each other to events (without obligation).

Purpose before profit

Help build a post-capitalist, ecological and social society based on the commons: our work makes sense. You're joining a team driven by a purpose.

Flexible vacations

A minimum of 4 weeks' vacation per year must be taken. The rest is up to you, and rest is always encouraged.

Personal equipment budget

Need a webcam, headset or keyboard? Tap into an available budget to finance the tools that make your days better.

Emotional support (1x /month)

The right to well-being and to build a collective sense of purpose also involves active listening. We are convinced that our collective work is as much emotional as it is operational.

Stimulating work

Our products are designed locally for global impact. Working at octree gives you the chance to meet new and exciting people.

No investors

We don't do our work for shareholders & investors. Every role, every responsibility and every project has a deep purpose. We are free to define our own rules.

What is your meaningful work to do in this world?

Join us in building a sustainable future