Vercel

What is Vercel?

Vercel is a cloud-based Frontend Cloud platform founded in 2015 by Guillermo Rauch, originally known as Zeit before rebranding in 2020. The company is best known as the creator and maintainer of Next.js, the popular open-source React framework used by millions of developers worldwide.

Vercel's platform enables developers to build, preview, deploy, and scale front-end applications with single-tap deployment and global edge infrastructure. The company serves a diverse range of clients from individual developers to enterprises like Walmart, Netflix, and Nike, and reached $200 million in annual recurring revenue by 2025. Vercel also offers AI-powered tools like v0, which generates user interfaces from natural language.

Where will I work?

Vercel is 100% remote-friendly, with team members working from different time zones across the globe. While the company is headquartered in San Francisco, employees work remotely with full flexibility. The distributed setup allows Vercel to hire the best talent regardless of location.

What is the Vercel team like?

With approximately 580 employees, Vercel has a developer-centric culture that values shipping, iteration, and open-source contribution. The team includes many prominent figures in the web development community. The culture is goal-driven, customer-obsessed, and committed to transparency and collaboration.

Work-Life Balance

Vercel offers unlimited PTO with a recommendation that employees take at least 4 weeks per year. The company supports flexible working styles and provides stipends for wellness and home office needs. The emphasis is on impact and results rather than hours logged.

Perks and Benefits

• Unlimited PTO with 4 weeks recommended per year
• Competitive compensation with equity
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• WFH budget for home office setup
• Monthly stipends for wellness and connectivity
• Learning and development support
• Flexible working style — async-friendly
• Work from anywhere globally