About Close
What is Close? Close is an AI-forward sales CRM for small businesses that sell through calls, emails, and texts. It gives small teams the power of a sophisticated sales operation in software that’s simple to use. Close was founded in 2013 by Steli Efti, Anthony Nemitz, and Thomas Steinacher. It’s bootstrapped and profitable, with about 120 people. Steli tells the company’s story in the $0-30M Blueprint (close.com/blueprint).
Where will I work? Anywhere in the US. Close is fully remote and works asynchronously: write things down, get on a call when it’s faster, and plan your day around your responsibilities and your team’s needs. Current roles are open to US residents. Once a year the whole team meets in person. Past retreats were in Paris, Milan, and Barcelona, and the next one is in Düsseldorf!
What is the Close team like? People who do well at Close take initiative, welcome direct feedback, and step beyond their job description. You don’t need startup experience, but you do need to be comfortable with uncertainty and changing plans. You’ll get context and support, not step-by-step instructions.
Close’s values: Build a house you want to live in · No BS · Invest in each other · Discipline equals freedom · Strive for greatness.
AI is part of everyday work. Everyone gets paid AI accounts and unlimited tokens, and is expected to try new tools, check the results, and share what works. Close expects candidates to use AI too. Applications that read as fully AI-generated are not considered.
Engineering stack: Python, Flask, FastAPI, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, TaskTiger (Close’s open-source task scheduler), and MCP.
Work-Life Balance Close offers a choice between a 5-day week and a 4-day week at 80% pay. PTO starts at about five weeks and grows with tenure, plus a one-week company winter break. Every five years, you get a four-week paid sabbatical.
Perks and Benefits
- About 5 weeks of PTO to start, increasing with tenure, plus a one-week winter break
- 4-day week at 80% pay, or a standard 5-day week
- Four-week paid sabbatical every five years
- Paid caregiver leave, for a new child or a family member
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with dependent stipends and multiple plan options
- 6% 401(k) match for eligible US employees
- Company goal-based bonus after your first year
- Paid AI accounts and the tools you need
- Annual all-team retreat
- Fully remote, US-based roles
Benefits vary by location and eligibility.