About Cognitiv
What is Cognitiv?
Cognitiv is an AI-powered programmatic advertising platform built around a proprietary Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Co-founded by Aaron Andalman and Jeremy Fain, the company offers marketers a suite of products — Deep Learning DSP, Curation (dynamic Private Marketplaces in any DSP), ContextGPT™ (a generative AI solution that reads page-level content nuance and sentiment), and Performance CTV — that work across Display, Audience, Mobile, Connected TV, and OTT + OLV channels.
The company's tagline captures the pitch in one line: "Advertise smarter with Cognitiv, the brain behind the brands." Customer logos visible on the site span retail, cruise, pharma, fashion, auto, beverage, and gaming — including Welch's and Adam & Eve. Cognitiv has been recognised in industry press for innovations like AudienceGPT ("Cognitiv Declares the End of Static Audience Segments").
Where will I work?
Cognitiv operates a hybrid work model with offices in California and Washington (parking + pre-tax commuter benefits offered at both). The benefits package includes a daily team lunch for in-office days and a unique Work-From-Anywhere August policy that lets employees work from anywhere globally for the full month.
What is the Cognitiv team like?
Cognitiv leans into a playful "-iv" suffix theme to describe the culture: Festiv ("we make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding"), Responsiv ("you'll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes"), Inclusiv ("diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels"), Inventiv ("we reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas"), Transformativ ("we support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility"), and Collaborativ ("we operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork"). New hires go through Cognitiv University, a comprehensive onboarding programme.
Work-Life Balance
Cognitiv offers Unlimited PTO plus a Work-From-Anywhere August — a full month each year where employees can work from anywhere in the world. Parental leave is 12 weeks paid + 4 weeks of WFH for new parents. The hybrid setup lets employees choose how often to be in the CA / WA offices.
Perks and Benefits
- Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August
- Medical, dental & vision (some plans 100% employer-paid)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH after
- 401(k) with employer match
- Equity for all employees
- Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement
- Daily team lunch (in-office)
- Parking (CA + WA offices) + pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cognitiv University comprehensive onboarding + clear advancement paths
- Hybrid work model across CA + WA offices