Careers at Guideline
Invest in yourself
Join our fearless team of innovators, collaborators, and problem solvers.
Have each other’s back.
Embrace change.
Make a real impact.
Have each
other’s back.
Embrace change.
Make a real impact.
Our mission is pretty straightforward: help everyone arrive at a secure retirement. Getting there is less so. It’s going to take people with diverse skills and backgrounds. People who are collaborative and adaptive, and are driven to achieving this rewarding mission.
Meet the people behind the product
Lauren Butts
Sales Lead
“My coworkers are the foundation of all the things I love about working here, especially the collaboration and the supportive and team-oriented atmosphere. There’s a shared drive to always be better.”
Adam Fooksa
Senior Sales Leader
“Guideline’s culture is collaborative, kind, mission-oriented, growth-focused, and respectful — and with that comes high expectations. Everyone’s voices are heard here, and some of the best ideas come from the places you’d least expect.”
Lilly Nguyen
Client Relationship Manager
“My favorite thing about my job is the opportunity to work alongside my colleagues. They are always super motivated and inspire me daily.”
Alexis Young
Client Relationship Manager
“Guideline’s mission really stood out to me. I feel like the work we do truly makes a difference in the lives of the clients we serve.”
Impactful benefits
We provide resources and support that help people thrive at work and home.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Competitive base salaries + stock options
Generous 401(k) match
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off policy
Voluntary life insurance
Learning and development stipend
HSA (with company contribution), FSA and DCA
Opt out credit for waiving insurance
Sabbatical after 5 years of service
Find your launchpad
Your career path isn’t defined when you accept a position. It’s a beginning with many opportunities for growth, pivots and transfers.
Open positions
Frequently asked questions
How does the typical hiring process work?
It varies by department and position, but we do everything we can to streamline the application and interview process. Our average company wide hiring speed is around 30 days.
How does Guideline support financial accessibility and inclusion?
Guideline’s mission is to help everyone arrive at a secure retirement. As such, we seek to provide our colleagues and community with open access to knowledge and resources to improve financial accessibility. We celebrate different perspectives and experiences by recognizing the need for intersectional understanding to create innovative retirement solutions.
Does Guideline offer hybrid work schedules?
Yes, we offer hybrid work schedules for employees who work near our two California offices located in Burlingame and San Diego.
How does Guideline foster professional development and growth?
We provide an annual learning and development stipend to pursue certifications, education, etc. Additionally, we value agility and accommodate internal transfers to new teams and orgs.