Doist

What is Doist?

Doist is a remote-first productivity software company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal. The company builds two flagship products: Todoist, a widely-used task management application serving nearly 4 million users across multiple platforms and languages, and Twist, an asynchronous collaboration app designed to enhance team focus and creativity.

Doist has intentionally remained independent, operating without venture capital and with no plans for acquisition. The company focuses on sustainable growth and building products that help people work smarter and reduce stress.

Where will I work?

Doist is a fully remote company with no location restrictions. Team members (called "Doisters") work from anywhere in the world, spread across more than 20 countries. There is no physical office requirement. The company has won multiple remote work culture awards, including recognition in 2022 and 2024.

What is the Doist team like?

With approximately 110 employees, Doist maintains an exceptionally high retention rate of 97%, with half the team having been with the company for more than four years. The culture emphasizes async-first communication, deep work, and trust. New hires are paired with mentors and experience week-long co-working during onboarding.

Work-Life Balance

Doist offers 8 weeks (40 days) of PTO per year for vacations and national holidays. Employees are encouraged to work 8-hour days and no more than 40 hours per week, with full autonomy to design their own schedules. The async-first culture means no one is expected to be online at specific times.

Perks and Benefits

• 40 days PTO per year (8 weeks)
• Fully remote with no location restrictions
• Formula-based, negotiation-free compensation
• Recurring education budget for conferences and courses
• Monthly wellness budget (gym, health insurance, massages)
• Coworking space coverage
• Monthly stipends for apps, services, and home internet
• Equipment budget for hardware setup
• 5 weeks paid parental leave plus 13 weeks medical leave
• In-person team retreats
• Mentor pairing during onboarding