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Rewards And Benefits


The day-to-day culture at Metaswitch is a really great part of the job. The company is very flexible and looks after its employees, and the office atmosphere is very sociable. My favourite perk has got to be the social events that Metaswitch throws - there's not many companies that will take you skiing in France as a morale boost!"

– SAM BIRCH
Cambridge University
Graduated 2005

Photograph of Sam Birch

If you accept our offer (and we're proud that almost everyone does), you can start when you want to, even deferring for up to 12 months if you want to take some time out first.

Our salaries and benefits are above the normal range to ensure that we attract candidates of exceptional quality.

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UK

Remuneration

Your starting remuneration is £30,000. Your salary will be reviewed after three, six, and then every nine months thereafter.

Profit Share and Share Scheme

The company is privately owned partly by top-tier investment firms Francisco Partners and Sequoia Capital, and partly by the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT), which distributes a share of profit to all employees each year, equitably rewarding them for their contribution and encouraging long-term commitment. In addition, the company operates an employee share scheme which further provides ownership incentives to our people.

Other Benefits

Along with an excellent non-contributory pension, you'll enjoy life assurance, permanent health insurance and private medical insurance. You will enjoy four weeks' holiday rising to five weeks after your first year.

Company Outings and Team Events

We have regular company outings. 2005 saw us enjoy the sunshine of Crete, in Autumn 2006 we went to Rome for our 25th birthday, and in March 2008 we went skiing in Courchevel, France. In addition, each team is allocated their own morale budget for a weekend away, a trip to the theatre or just a drink at the pub!

Sports Activities

We have corporate membership of the local tennis, golf and health clubs.


US

Remuneration

We offer a fantastic remuneration package of up to $70,000. Your salary will be reviewed after three, six, and then every nine months thereafter.

Profit Share and Share Plan

The company is privately owned partly by top-tier investment firms Francisco Partners and Sequoia Capital, and partly by the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT), which distributes a share of profit to all employees each year, equitably rewarding them for their contribution and encouraging long-term commitment. In addition, the company operates an employee share plan which further provides ownership incentives to our people.

Other Benefits

In addition, all employees benefit from the following benefits 'package,' which is a combination of what you would expect from a modern, well-managed organization - along with one or two specials of our own.

  • We provide excellent retirement benefits (10% of salary contributed by the company into your retirement fund), short and long-term disability insurance, private medical and dental schemes.
  • Employees receive three weeks’ paid holiday in the first 12 months, rising to four weeks’ paid holiday (pro-rata) for the second and subsequent years, as well as public holidays.
  • There are also regular company outings to relax (in 2008 we went skiing in Courchevel, France and this summer we are going to Portugal), in addition to local events such as going to a nice restaurant, a baseball game, or even a weekend away.