About Recidiviz
What is Recidiviz?
Recidiviz says it is "creating safer, healthier communities by improving outcomes for people in the criminal justice system." It builds software that stitches "together disconnected databases to create a standardized data layer", then uses that layer to power tools that "save time and help criminal justice leaders better support people behind bars and on community supervision." Its work covers areas such as intake, classification, case planning, supervision tasks and discharge.
The co-founders started it "as a volunteer project at Google", and in 2019 it "became a standalone non-profit." Its About page says it now works with 19 state departments of corrections, and its postings say it was part of Y Combinator's 2019 class, earns revenue from state partners, and is also supported by philanthropists and foundations. It was named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026.
Where will I work?
Its postings read "Well-located offices in Oakland and Manhattan, with the flexibility to work remotely or go into either office as you choose", and each lists a location such as "Remote, New York City, or Oakland, CA". They hire remotely in the United States and state "Visa sponsorship: Not available". Several roles travel to state partners: the entry-level data analyst role encourages a trip "approximately once per year", the implementation engineer role "occasional travel (estimated 10%)", the partnerships growth role "30-40% travel in the first year", and the state partnerships manager role "3-5 business days per month".
What is the Recidiviz team like?
Its careers page lists guiding principles including "Assume good intent", "Be a person", "If you find a problem, you fix it", "Creatively unstick yourself" and "Grow from failure". It describes the team as combining "the efficiency of a tech company with the heart of a non-profit", and says "93% of employees would recommend Recidiviz as a great place to work (according to June 2025 anonymous employee survey results)". Its postings say compensation "is standardized based on roles and responsibilities" and that it does "not negotiate compensation offers", with the figure printed in each posting. It also says it considers "qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements."
Work-Life Balance
Its postings list "Flexible time off, including 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time, and 13 paid holidays per year": at least 33 days off a year before the volunteering days, plus 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a monthly ClassPass credit and free mental health support through Talkspace. Employees can choose to work remotely or from either office, and the company holds an annual offsite.
Perks and Benefits
- 20 days of PTO, 3 days of paid volunteering time and 13 paid holidays a year
- 90% medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents
- A 401(k) with a 5% company match and no vesting period
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Carrot fertility and family-forming benefits, including a small but growing number of hormonal health and gender-affirming care benefits
- A complimentary One Medical membership (availability based on location)
- A monthly ClassPass credit and free mental health support through Talkspace
- Offices in Oakland and Manhattan, or remote work in the US
- An annual company offsite
- Pay stated in every posting