Information Technology Jobs in Elmhurst

Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Summary

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the growing Commerce team as a Manager. In this role you will be responsible for managing Sr. Associates & Associates and supporting in the development, planning, buying, executing and measuring media plans for designated shopper/commerce media clients. You will support the Associate Director/Director in the strategic and tactical development of each retail plan. You'll work closely with national Planning and Buying teams to allow for holistic Commerce media function.

The Commerce team is a specialty group that focuses on the planning, buying, execution and measurement of Commerce media. Commerce media is any specific media elements that are retailer focused/tagged. This can be in-store signage such as a coupon machine or shelfblade, a billboard driving shoppers to a Walmart store, digital ads (search, display, OLV/STV, etc) on Amazon or site via managed or self service, tapping influencers that support certain retailers or working with shoppable technology companies to ensure ease of conversion. The team supports client's commerce/shopper/customer marketing teams-our end goal measuring product sales both online and in-store.

Who You Are

A passionate and driven professional, you excel at translating client business objectives at the senior level into Commerce daily tactical execution, to drive sales online and in-store. You're ready to challenge the status quo to produce world-class campaigns for high profile brands and take pride in your ability to clearly articulate the outcomes of the tactics and the strategy to the client as the day-to-day client lead. You thrive in a multi-functional role and enjoy training and coaching team members to ensure flawless tactical execution.

Retail Media Knowledge

o Knowledge of multiple retail media networks & their platforms, may include Amazon, Walmart, Roundel, Kroger, etc.

o Seasoned experience with self-service search platforms for both retailer specific (e.g. WMC, Roundel Media Studio, etc.) as well as aggregators (e.g. Criteo, Citrus, Pacvue, Skai, etc.)

o Comfortable and knowledgeable with D2C platforms (e.g. Google, Bing, Shopping, etc.)

o Understands individual RMN capabilities across tactic, targeting, reporting methodology, etc.

* Account Management & Strategy

o Active participant in development, presentation, management and measurement of omnichannel commerce media programs and defines program objectives and strategies consistent with brand marketing objectives

o Ensures strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation

o Participates in and guides Senior Associate during campaign buildout inclusive of keywords/targeting. Coaches Senior Associate campaign creation and search strategy to get best plan for client

o Takes learnings from previous campaigns and apply to next campaign

o Proactively identifies growth opportunities and shares ideas for potential test and learns

o Delivers an effective detailed media plan, inclusive of tactics, audiences, flighting, KPIs, etc. that drives client performance

o Contributes to the creation of client ready materials (e.g. presentations, reporting, etc) and delivers client communications

o Serves as first check for client documents ensuring accuracy and ease of understanding information

o Ability to tailor client presentations to the audience (i.e. Senior Level vs. Junior Level)

o Supports in establishing and implementing best practices within client accounts

o Ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action and escalating as needed

o Anticipates, recognizes, and clearly defines problems using various techniques to systematically analyze, weigh alternatives and propose solutions

o Work with Senior Associate to update any status documents and timelines whether internal or client facing. Responsible for ensuring all tasks are captured and tracking toward completion

o Implements team and client centric processes to ensure accuracy of all deliverables (e.g. client documents, budget stewardship/management/client billing), improve overall team performance and minimize risk of human error through consistent implementation of QA guardrails

* Execution

o Supervises buying process and stewardship for media programs to ensure original objectives are being met

* Oversees and participates when needed in daily campaign & budget management including optimizations

o Oversees and assists Senior Associate with building campaigns within relevant search platforms. Responsible for ensuring campaigns are built out correctly within platform

o Oversees coordination of creative assets between client, creative agencies and partners

* Provides copy ideas for specific campaigns when appropriate

o Monitors pacing to ensure delivery is appropriate and aligned to campaign flighting for both managed and self service campaigns

o Measures media performance at all stages to ensure original objectives and strategies are being met to client satisfaction

o Development, execution and testing across campaign variables that create client specific insight and drive future testing opportunities

o Oversees analysis and reporting of data on daily/weekly/bi-weekly/monthly & ad-hoc basis

* Supports Senior Associate with pulling data from self service platforms as needed

* Turns insights into long term action by highlighting clear flow of cause, effect and next steps

o Maintains client and industry benchmarks for point of comparison when evaluating campaign performance

o Responsible for assisting Senior Associate in clearing billing with finance team

* Relationships

o Oversees day-to-day relationship with media partners and leads negotiation of commerce media for specific programs, where applicable

o Works cross-functionally with national planning & investment, ad operations, product, reporting, analytics, finance and other groups across the account

o Maintains client relationships and ensures timely creation & delivery of work

o Assists in managing team performance to achieve desired results based on defined roles and responsibilities for the Associates & Senior Associates

* Training/Development

o Ensures knowledge sharing across internal teams, open communication & provides thought leadership

o Identifies & builds functional expertise or knowledge in a relevant, unique & specific media area, including commerce media expertise

o Aware of knowledge level and experience of Senior Associates and Associates. Ability to spend extra time where needed to develop direct reports

* Industry Knowledge

o Seeks out information to remain current on media trends and shares with team members with relevant implications/potential opportunities

o Understands client business objectives and connections to day to day work

o Support team in development of thought leadership and innovation deliverables

* Strong working knowledge of commerce industry and platforms including major retailers and supporting technology (e.g. Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Roundel, Pacvue, Skai, Criteo, Citrus, etc.)

* Proven knowledge of media planning & planning with use of research tools and resources

* Proven ability to understand high level client goals and how they translate into commerce strategies

* Proven experience in writing and presenting relevant information to client audience

o Can carry conversations with clients easily

* Knowledge with industry tools such as MediaTools, Prisma, etc

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

* 3+ years of working experience required, with 1+ years experience in a people manager role; strong ability to delegate, train, and support direct reports

* 2+ years of commerce experience working across multiple retailers preferred

* Experience in web analytics, ad tracking and other biddable media (e.g. paid search)

* Ability to manage team, both upwards and downwards, to ensure cross team communication

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven problem-solving ability

* Self- sufficient and proactive

* Project management; effectively managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Time management and project management skills are critical

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and excellent quantitative analysis skills

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please .

We are looking for a manager to join our Data and Technology team with the Client Growth Analytics group at BPN. A successful candidate should be a product-minded, hands-on individual with a strong understanding of technical buildouts, strong leadership skills, entrepreneurial spirit and interest in media and marketing.

You will be critical in helping establish a suite of automation tools & products for a large pharmaceutical client. Curiosity and passion for automation, data management, digital data and new technologies, is a must!

Primary day to day tasks will include working with teams across Initiative to gather requirements and information on workstreams which can be streamlined, developing complex buildout blueprints, leading coding & technical work and communicating with key stakeholders.

A successful candidate will have a wide variety of skills in media, technology, data, and cross team management.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

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• Collaborate with other company teams to identify existing procedures and identify areas for automation / improvement.
  
• Engage proactively with key stakeholders and end users to collaboratively define, assess, and prioritize business needs across the organization.
  
• Responsible for designing major programming & buildout blueprints and executing development work on said requirements.
  
• Translate high-level requirements into detailed user stories and use cases that design, and development teams can easily implement.
  
• Contribute to certain strategic planning activities and operational improvement initiatives.
  
• Assist in developing marketing and training materials, and be the subject matter expert to provide demos, education, and training to drive adoption of the product.
  
• Assist the management and mentoring of a team, ranging from entry level staff to managers.
  

Required Skills & Experience:

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• 3+ years of automation development work
  
• Intermediate or better SQL skills
  
• Expert in Excel from basics (pivoting, VLOOKUP's, data manipulations, etc.) to advanced skills (macro creation, custom programming, developing plugins, etc.) is a must.
  
• 2 years of Programming in Python or C++
  
• Excellent organizational skills: capacity to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and communicate with all levels of management.
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

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• Experience with advertising technologies or operations (media planning, buying, reporting) is a plus.
  
• Experience working with data from digital channels (DCM, Meta, AdWords, Bing, etc.) is a plus.
  
• Previous management experience is a plus.
  
• Experience working with databases, SQL, tableau and other tools are a necessity, specifically Snowflake.
  
• Advanced Programming Experience in Python and/or C++, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation experience to large and diverse audiences.
  
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
  
• Experience advocating and driving product adoption and usage.
  
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
  

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please .

Business Overview

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at Summary

TheLead Product Designer for our Activation product group will lead and scale design strategy across multiple interrelated product lines within our larger suite of industry-leading digital solutions. This role is ideal for a strong design individual contributor who leads by example and is highly collaborative, thriving at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution. We're looking for someone who is curious, passionate and ready to grow in bringing a systems-thinking mindset to complex product ecosystems.

As a product design lead, you will execute and advocate for improved quality of design standards across the team, and mentor a team of diverse designers. Our team is highly people-centered - we are looking for someone who fits in with our culture of strong empathy, desire to understand challenges deeply, eats feedback for breakfast and always innovating on how we can better collaborate and align with each other. You will champion user-centered design practices and ensure a cohesive, state-of-the-art experience across products. You look forward to daily close collaboration with other designers, product, engineering, product solutions, marketing, agency and executive stakeholders to align design with business goals and user needs.

You will report into the Director of Product Design, supporting and leading a team designers across UX/UI and creative direction needs. You will be involved in every step of the design process - envisioning, creating, maintaining, and evolving products throughout the product life cycle. You take initiative in growing your researching, wireframing, prototyping, designing, andteam dynamicspractice - leading by example. We are looking for a leadthat is excited about the opportunity to mentor a small team of designers by leading design reviews and deepen our relationships with product owners.

Design Execution and Leadership

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• Actively design for multiple subproducts in the Activation product group, identifying common themes and identifying best-practice assets, templates and components for the product group
  
• Provide hands-on feedback and creative direction to team members on key projects, particularly those with high strategic importance
  
• Champion human-centered, accessible, inclusive and ethical design practices
  
• Work with the Director of Product Design on developing forward-looking, holistic design vision across multiple product lines
  
• Translate company and product roadmaps into actionable design priorities, ensuring scalability, consistency, and excellence
  
• Advocate for design as a strategic advantage across the Activation product group
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to ship features that are intuitive, elegant, and impactful
  
• Act as the design voice in business and scrum meetings, providing insight into customer needs, usability, and experience metrics
  
• Work closely with marketing and brand teams to ensure seamless end-to-end user journeys
  

Innovation & User Insights

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• Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and technologies to keep the organization on the cutting edge of design excellence
  
• Promote research-driven design, balancing qualitative insights and quantitative data to inform decisions
  
• Bonus: Actively understands and/or uses AI and agentic workflows, bringing insights into both ways of working and product priorities
  

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• 5+ years in product design (UX/UI)
  
• Expert in Figma
  
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, design systems, and dual agile development processes
  
• Strong understanding of atomic design practices and extendingdesign system patterns for new scenarios
  
• Facilitates appropriate research/UX/UI activities needed across the design process
  
• Very organized, strong attention to detail, and high personal standards of design standards and hygiene
  
• Eager to learn new skillsets and try new ways of thinking
  
• A proactive problem solver
  
• Experience mentoring, teaching or instructing junior and peer designers
  
• Passion for coaching, learning from and inspiring small teams of designers in quality of work and design standards
  
• Experience balancing design needs across multiple, interrelated product lines.
  
• Strong portfolio showcasing modern, scalable product experiences for web
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional, product-led organizations
  
• A growth mindset and bias toward action
  

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• Experience with B2B SaaS or complex enterprise platforms, especially for media planning / advertising technology products
  
• Background in design operations, systems thinking, or service design
  
• Fluency in modern design, prototyping and animation tools (Figma, Adobe)
  
• Familiarity with analytics and research platforms (analytics, survey, A/B testing tools)
  
• Experiments with AI platforms and resources (Chat GPT, Runway, Midjourney, Perplexity, Adobe Firefly, etc.)
  
• Complementary design skillsets such as motion graphics, animation, illustration, 3D/4D/XR, machine learning, data visualization
  
• A passion for crafting exceptional product experiences
  
• A strong design point of view-paired with openness to feedback and iteration
  
• Empathy for both users and your cross-functional partners
  
• Experience or interest in adtech, marcomm or ad agencies
  

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee's/applicant's skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

It is the policy of our company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with our company, please .

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You'll Contribute:

The Design Engineer (DE) is a contributing member of the core project team for Faith & Performance projects. The DE supports projects through the lifecycle from sales concept and design development to construction drawings and implementation support. Working under the guidance of a Senior Design Engineer or Project Engineering leadership, the DE assists in translating client needs and system requirements into coordinated technical designs and documentation.

The DE collaborates with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed and is responsible for producing accurate drawings, layouts, and supporting documentation in accordance with project standards. The DE contributes to equipment selection and bill of materials development, subject to review and approval by senior engineering staff.

What You'll Do:

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• Contributor for complex engagements and works directly with Account Executives, clients, project teams and other DE's to develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
  
  
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements. Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of live performance solutions (concert audio, cinematic multi-cam, theatrical stage lighting, house lighting, production IT, intercom, etc).
  
  
• Develop Faith and Performance project estimates, Bill of Materials (BOM), Bid Response submissions, and project agreements in partnership with the Sales Engineer and Proposal Manager
  
  
• Create Sketchup Models that assist in communicating concepts to the client in the early steps of the sales engagement, as well as being used as the basis for other design deliverables through manufacturers such as loudspeaker systems, camera plots, and house lighting designs
  
  
• DE may have client interaction and contribute to the P and L performance.
  
  
• Project lifecycle is important and learning the standards our clients are comfortable with is just as important as selling new technology and solutions where they fit. The position bears the responsibility to assist in developing long lasting client partnerships alongside the Sales Engineers & work with team members to maintain the account on all levels.
  
  
• Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars and educational forums. May author articles and/or analyze trends.
  
  
• Attend appropriate manufacturer trainings, attend or lead lunch and learns and continue online education
  
  

What You'll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

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• High School Diploma or GED
  
  
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
  
  

Required Skills/Qualifications:

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• 4+ years of professional live audio or video production experience as end user in relevant field
  
  
• Candidates should possess a good understanding of production system technologies with demonstrated specialization in at least one of the major disciplines - concert audio, broadcast video, and/or stage lighting
  
  
• Ability to understand, synthesize and create AV system designs
  
  
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, QoS, VLAN's and Wireless Access Points
  
  
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and Apple Pages
  
  
• Proficient in MS Excel and similar quoting tools (D-Tools, Jetbuilt, etc) for quote creation.
  
  
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications
  
  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

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• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production systems used in the Media and Entertainment / Broadcast industry. Formats include high-definition, UHD and HDR video systems deployed using analog, SDI and SMPTE 2110 IP transport protocols.
  
  
• Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter
  
  
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
  
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
  
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
  
  
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
  
  

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

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• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
  
  
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
  
  
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  
  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  
• 401k with Employer Match
  
  
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  
  
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
  
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
  
• And much more
  
  

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career siteor email us at .

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.