Director of Compensation and Equity
Cockroach LabsNew York, New York, United States
Posted April 24, 2026
225000 - 265960 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Cockroach Labs is a category-defining tech company that makes it easier for companies to build and scale apps.
Job Description
Category-defining tech. Career-defining work. The Director of Compensation and Equity is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for designing and executing Cockroach Labs' compensation strategy across base salary, variable pay, and equity.
Requirements
- 8 to 12+ years of experience in compensation, with a strong concentration in total cash and equity compensation at high-growth, global technology companies
- Deep expertise in equity program design at a growth-stage technology company, including hands-on experience with option types (ISOs, NSOs), RSUs, vesting structures, 409A implications, and secondary market considerations
- Experience designing and evolving bonus and variable compensation programs across functions, including sales compensation structures such as OTE, commission mechanics, and accelerators.
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Funds
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Benefits
- Mental Wellbeing Benefits
