About 2U
What is 2U?
2U is an education technology company that "partners with the world's top universities and companies to develop and deliver education programs that accelerate careers and transform lives." It delivers those programs through edX, its global learning platform, ranging "from executive education and professional credentialing to master's degree programs and free, open courses." 2U frames its mission as helping "eliminate the back row in higher education and help universities thrive in the digital age," and reports working with 250+ partners, powering 5,300+ programs, and reaching a 100M+ learner network. The division of labour is explicit: "Partners lead on academics: curriculum, teaching, and admissions. 2U provides the platform, data, learning experience design, marketing, support, and operational scale."
Where will I work?
2U "provides flexibility with a hybrid work environment." Most roles are based in one of two hub offices — Arlington, VA (Crystal City) and Cape Town, South Africa — "allowing employees to work both in-office when collaborative team-building is needed and remotely for more focused time." The company also lists locations and remote roles in London, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico and the US. The rationale is explicit: today's learners "expect future-ready education that fits their lives," while institutions "face limits in technology, scale, and capacity" — and "2U helps create those pathways."
What is the 2U team like?
2U describes "a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working to improve lives through higher education," organised into teams spanning Corporate Services; Marketing; Partnerships & Business Development; Product, Strategy & User Experience; Tech & Data Science; and University Operations. The company says "life at 2U should be fun and meaningful," that "every employee can advance our shared purpose," and that it is "committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion." It frames itself as "a team that looks ahead with courage and curiosity, making progress one step at a time," and measures success "by the lives and careers we help improve."
Work-Life Balance
2U is featured here for its unlimited PTO. It states benefits are "unique per country" with "excellent work/life balance," and US full-time benefits include "generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO," plus "volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break."
Perks and Benefits
- Unlimited PTO plus generous paid holidays and a company-wide winter break
- Volunteer days (volunteer time off)
- Parental leave
- Medical, vision and dental coverage
- Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
- Wellness programs
- Leadership training and LinkedIn Learning
- Free snacks and drinks in-office, plus an employee referral bonus