What It's Like to Work at Playground (tryplayground.com)

Yes! The vast majority of our team members love working at Playground and would recommend it to friends and colleagues.

In our most recent staff survey, 15 out of 34 employees rated their likelihood to recommend Playground as a 9 or 10 out of 10. Another 13 rated their likelihood as an 8 out of 10. 

Employees consistently point to our mission-driven focus and positive social impact, transparent and caring leadership team, incredible product, and high-performing yet fun culture as the reasons they enjoy being here.

Playground is known for having a supportive, collaborative team environment where ideas are valued and employees are encouraged to take ownership of meaningful projects.

We offer competitive compensation, including equity, comprehensive health benefits, three weeks of PTO, a $1,200 annual education stipend and free daily lunches.

We also prioritize sustainable work rhythms. Our team works in-office from 9–6, with a full hour lunch break built into the day — and covered by the company — to encourage real downtime and connection with team mates.

Above all, Playground is recognized for having deeply empathetic, caring leaders who are invested in both the professional growth and well-being of the team.

Playground is a fully in-person company. Team members work together in the office each day, so those who strongly prefer remote or hybrid flexibility may find that challenging.

We’re also a fast-growing startup, which means there’s a high degree of change and ambiguity. We value ownership and high agency — people here are expected to take initiative, move quickly and help create structure rather than wait for it. Those who prefer very defined processes and steady, predictable environments may find that less appealing.

For the right person, though, these tradeoffs come with meaningful impact, close collaboration and the opportunity to help shape a company in motion.

Playground is a place where people care deeply — about the mission, about the product and about each other.

Because we’re still growing, employees have real ownership and visibility into their impact. Work doesn’t get lost in layers — ideas can quickly turn into shipped features, new initiatives or meaningful improvements. That level of access and accountability shapes how people experience working here.

We’re intentional about building a values-driven culture that balances high performance with genuine connection. We celebrate wins, learn openly from challenges and aim to create an environment where ambitious, mission-aligned people can do the best work of their careers.