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HQSan Francisco, CA
Posted (30d)1

[01] HIRING NOW

See Y Combinator's current openings.

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Open roles

6

Posted (30d)

1

Posted (7d)

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Posted range

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Roles with the most current openings

Software Engineer
3 roles
AI / LLM Engineer
1 role
Field & Event Marketing
1 role
Frontend Engineer
1 role
Machine Learning Engineer
1 role

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[03] COMPENSATION

What Y Combinator pays.

Compensation depends on the role and location. Check the individual postings below for employer-provided salary information.

Concrete perks mentioned in job postings

  • 401(k) + 4% matching
  • medical, vision, and dental plans
  • infertility benefit
  • STD/LTD
  • life insurance
  • commuter benefits
  • flexible spending account
  • health savings account
  • generous parental leave
  • paid holidays
  • flexible paid time off policy

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[04] IN THEIR OWN WORDS

How Y Combinator pitches itself.

Y Combinator created a new model for funding early stage startups. Four times a year we invest in a large number of startups.

Source: ycombinator.com

[05] VISA SPONSORSHIP

Some international hires.

Y Combinator has filed a small number of H-1B petitions, so it's possible but not routine.

Limited sponsorship · small petition history

Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).

[06] WHERE THEY'RE HIRING

Where Y Combinator is hiring.

These are the cities named in current job listings. A role can appear in more than one city.

Top cities by open roles

San Francisco, California
6 roles

[07] OFFICES

Where Y Combinator works.

Y Combinator office locations

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We've mapped 4 Y Combinator offices across 2 cities, including 560 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-4344, so you know where you'd report before you apply.

Also in: Mountain View

Office data © OpenStreetMap contributors

[08] KEY FACTS

Founded

2005

Data: Wikidata (CC0) · Q2616400

[10] ABOUT

What Y Combinator does.

Y Combinator helps startups grow through funding and support.

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator that provides funding, advice, and resources to early-stage companies. We run programs that connect founders with investors and offer tools to help them succeed. Our software team develops internal tools and platforms that enhance the efficiency of our operations and support for startups.

[11] AT Y COMBINATOR

The honest take.

A high-trust, dynamic environment where autonomy and impact are valued.

WORK-LIFE

Work-life balance

Varies dramatically by team even within the same company. Ask specific questions during interviews about on-call expectations and typical hours.

WHO THRIVES

Who thrives here

Self-directed people who can navigate ambiguity and communicate effectively. Technical skills matter, but so does the ability to work well with others.

WATCH OUT

Things to watch

Layoffs can happen regardless of your performance. Don't over-index on any single company. Build transferable skills and maintain your network.

[12] INTERVIEW PREP

Going through their loop?

Review the skills in Y Combinator's job descriptions, practice relevant exercises, and explore any available candidate-reported questions.

[13] HOW TO APPLY

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[16] FAQ

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