Philo

HQ
San Francisco, California, USA
Total Offices: 3
165 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2011
Philo is a streaming TV service offering live and on-demand entertainment with cloud delivery and personalized recommend
Philo is a streaming television service that's reimagining the TV experience for the modern viewer. Founded by a group of technology and product enthusiasts, we set out to build the future of television by combining the best of modern technology with the most compelling medium ever invented—delivering the TV experience we've always wanted for ourselves.
At our core, Philo provides an affordable, easy-to-use streaming platform that gives users access to 100+ live TV channels, thousands of on-demand shows and movies, and unlimited cloud DVR storage. We focus on delivering exceptional entertainment and lifestyle content from networks like AMC, HGTV, Food Network, Comedy Central, MTV, Discovery, A&E, Hallmark, and many more—all without the high cost of traditional cable.
What sets us apart is our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the viewing experience. We utilize cloud delivery, modern tech stacks, machine learning, and hand-crafted native app experiences across all major platforms including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Vizio, iOS, Android, and web. Our recommendation systems use advanced algorithms to personalize content discovery, helping users find shows they'll love every time they open the app.
We're also pioneering next-generation features like multi-screen and multi-user playback experiences, allowing households to watch different content simultaneously across devices. Our unlimited cloud DVR means users never have to worry about storage limits or choosing what to record—they can save everything and watch on their own schedule.
Beyond the technology, Philo is built on a simple belief: great television should be accessible and affordable. We've designed our service to be straightforward and transparent, with no hidden fees, no complicated bundles, and no long-term contracts. Our mission is to deliver rock-solid streaming basics while continuously innovating to create delightful, user-centric experiences.
With offices in San Francisco, Brooklyn, and Cambridge, Philo brings together talented engineers, product designers, data scientists, and content experts who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and building products that millions of people love to use. We're a lean, collaborative team that values innovation, quality, and putting our users first in everything we do.

Philo Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Philo offers flexible work arrangements with offices in San Francisco, Brooklyn, and Cambridge. Hybrid employees choose their own schedule with commuter benefits for 12+ days/month. Fully remote positions available outside office locations.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQSan Francisco, California, USA
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
New York, New York, USA
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Articles We're In

Photo: Philo
Conlan Carter Conlan Carter
Published on October 24, 2025

Philo Company Culture: The Company's Onboarding Process Helps New Hires to Feel Like a Valued Team Member on Day One

With custom training, transparency and the support of the entire team behind her, Alexis Fagin knew from the start that she had found the right place to work.

Conlan Carter Conlan Carter
Updated on April 10, 2025

‘We’re Also Building for Ourselves’: How Philo’s Streaming Service Was Launched With Love

Passion for improvement, a positive mindset and some serious goal-setting strategy make up the ingredients of this successful product launch.

‘We’re Also Building for Ourselves’: How Philo’s Streaming Service Was Launched With Love
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Brigid Hogan Brigid Hogan
Updated on April 10, 2025

Philo’s Design Team Channels Intentional Collaboration

Philo’s Head of Design told Built In what makes her team “a designer’s dream” and pulls back the curtain on the company’s flat structure.

The Philo design team clusters in a conference room with Sandy Micone at the center
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