What We Believe In
Our Values
Clarity
We’re open, clear, direct, and empathetic in our communications. We strive to take the most complex issues and simplify.
Curiosity
We respect other viewpoints different from our own, seek to learn more, and see the situation from all angles. We know no bounds. We question, hunt, study, examine, observe, and search.
Grit
We persevere in the pursuit of meaningful goals and have the ability to bounce back from setbacks. We embrace problems, and we invite change. We roll up our sleeves and dive in with unbridled commitment.
Working with Us
Life at Uptake
We care about you, and about your personal and professional success. Here’s just a glimpse of what we offer.
Time Away
We offer a generous PTO policy and always emphasize the importance of a strong work-life balance for our employees
Work From Anywhere
Find comfort in working from any location. We have headquarters in Chicago, but our remote-first work environment offers the flexibility Uptakers need to focus their time where it matters.
Continuous Learning
Take advantage of our $500 annual stipend that can be put towards professional development resources and programs of your choosing.
Stay Connected on Us
Look forward to a $75 monthly technology stipend for mobile phone and internet access built into your salary.
Family Oriented
We’re all about family. We provide 12 weeks paid parental leave for births and adoptions.
Award-Winning Benefits
Recognized by Purpose Jobs for Best Benefits at a Mid-Size Tech Company in 2022, our benefits start from day one of employment.
Save for the Future
Let us help you reach your 401(k) goals with our 100% company match for the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%.
Progressive Health Benefits
We’re proud to offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - in addition to health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts and commuter spending accounts.
WHAT OUR TEAM HAS TO SAY
"Uptake strives to continuously seek input from employees to ensure the 'employee experience' here is both incredible, and always being thoughtfully improved."
— Cynthia Schultz, Cybersecurity Federal Auditor
"A lot of people here have an entrepreneurial spirit, and to me, that's part of what makes Uptake cool."
— Rahshonda Kirkwood, Director, People Operations
"I wanted to join Uptake because it seemed like somewhere I would never stop learning new things."
— Krishna Brahmbhatt, Software Engineer
"One cool thing about Uptake is that we're using cutting edge technology to address issues in some of the oldest industries like oil, gas, and transportation."
— Ed Lee, Program Manager
"What makes Uptake unique is that our employees are treated as assets and not commodities - we have a people-first work culture that allows everyone to focus on their time and talent to succeed in their role."
— Andy Katzman, Chief Administrative Officer
"We're a team that embraces change and has a roll up your sleeves mentality. We're making an impact on the logistics industry so it's great to be a part of what keeps the world 'working'."
— Audra Kachonik, HR Business Partner