About Cayuse
What is Cayuse?
Cayuse is the integrated software platform for grant and research administration. The product helps research administration teams at universities, healthcare systems, life sciences organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and international institutions manage the full lifecycle of research operations — from award management through vivarium management to technology transfer.
The company's mission, in their own words: "Our mission is to support teams advancing research outcomes through less administration, more collaboration." The careers page sums up the company purpose: "we are passionate about empowering grant and research administration teams with intuitive, integrated software that delivers exceptional value."
The Cayuse Suite spans the Cayuse Platform (the unified backbone), Award Management (proposals, contracts, budget tracking), Vivarium Management (animal care and protocol oversight for life sciences research), and Technology Transfer (commercialisation workflows). Customer segments include Higher Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Nonprofit, Government, and International institutions.
Where will I work?
Cayuse is fully remote with a Portland, OR legal entity (Cayuse, LLC). The careers page explicitly highlights remote work as part of the employee experience: "remote work environment, supporting the ultimate employee experience." All employees get a remote work stipend to set up their home office.
What is the Cayuse team like?
The Cayuse careers page paints the team as collaborative and learning-oriented: "We cultivate a collaborative culture where continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. Every team member plays a vital role in driving our clients' success while expanding their own skills and impact along the way." Three culture pillars are highlighted: Culture-Based Slack Channels (shared interests — pet photos, wellness challenges, online events), Connect and Learn (employee-led thought leadership and trainings), and Supporting our People (holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional well-being). The culture statement from the JD reinforces the inclusion focus: "our culture is one of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels respected, treated justly, supported and nourished."
Work-Life Balance
Cayuse offers Unlimited PTO + holidays + a flexible work schedule in JD wording. Combined with the fully remote setup and quarterly wellness reimbursement, the schedule is built for autonomous work without face-time tracking.
Perks and Benefits
- Unlimited PTO + holidays + flexible work schedule
- Competitive medical benefits (PPO + HSA available); vision, dental, short-term disability fully covered by Cayuse
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Equal paid parental leave
- Remote work environment + remote work stipend
- Quarterly wellness reimbursement
- Employee-led thought leadership and trainings (Connect and Learn)
- Holistic well-being approach (physical, mental, emotional)
- Culture-based Slack channels for shared interests, wellness challenges, online events