Mercury

What is Mercury?

Mercury is a fintech company that provides banking and financial operations software tailored for startups and scaling businesses. Founded in 2017 by Immad Akhund, Max Tagher, and Jason Zhang, Mercury partners with regional banking networks to offer FDIC-insured checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards with cashback rewards, fee-free payments, and integrated invoicing.

Beyond banking, Mercury provides accounting automation that syncs with QuickBooks and Xero, treasury management tools, and Mercury Raise — a service connecting customers with investors. The platform is trusted by tens of thousands of startups and has become one of the most widely used banking solutions in the startup ecosystem.

Where will I work?

Mercury is a remote-first company with hubs in San Francisco, New York City, and Portland, Oregon. Most positions are available as remote across the US and Canada. While there are office hubs, the company embraces distributed work and ensures remote employees have the same opportunities and visibility as those in offices.

What is the Mercury team like?

With approximately 910 employees, Mercury has grown rapidly while maintaining a strong engineering-first culture. The company was named one of the best places to work with a 95% approval rate on Great Place to Work. The team values thoughtful design, deep technical craftsmanship, and building products that genuinely help founders succeed.

Work-Life Balance

Mercury offers unlimited PTO and actively encourages employees to take time off to recharge. The company provides a $100 weekly food stipend, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that prioritizes sustainable pace over crunch. Managers lead by example in taking time off, creating a genuine culture of rest.

Perks and Benefits

• Unlimited PTO with encouragement to take it
• $100 weekly food budget
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Stock options / equity
• WFH and wellness stipends
• Professional development budget
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits for hub employees