Job Description
Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.
The Compensation Manager is a senior, builder-oriented role responsible for designing and operating a modern, AI-native compensation system as the company scales.
This role goes beyond traditional compensation management. You will own how compensation decisions are made across the company—building the systems, workflows, and logic that enable fast, consistent, and high-quality decisions.
You will serve as the architect of our compensation engine: translating compensation philosophy into scalable systems, and leveraging data, automation, and AI to improve speed, accuracy, and transparency. This role sits at the intersection of compensation, product, and systems design.
You will partner closely with People Business Partners, Recruiting, Finance, and People Systems to embed compensation directly into company workflows—eliminating manual processes and reducing reliance on comp as a service layer.
You will shape how we attract, reward, and retain top talent, while building infrastructure that scales with the business.
In this role you will…
Compensation Strategy & Philosophy
Evolve the company’s compensation philosophy across cash and equity
Translate compensation philosophy into clear, scalable decision frameworks
Design and maintain compensation structures, including leveling alignment, salary bands, and equity frameworks
Ensure market competitiveness while balancing cost and talent density
Partner with Finance to align compensation strategy with business and financial goals
Compensation Product & Systems Design
Design and build a scalable compensation engine that powers:
Offer generation
Job leveling and benchmarking
Merit and promotion recommendations
Pay equity monitoring
Encode compensation policies into systems, rules, and workflows
Partner with People Systems to integrate comp into HRIS, ATS, and equity platforms
Continuously improve workflows to increase speed, consistency, and decision quality
Compensation Planning & Decision Support
Redesign and operate compensation planning processes (merit, promotions, market adjustments)
Build systems that generate first-pass recommendations for comp decisions
Establish guardrails for offers, promotions, and exceptions
Support complex and high-stakes compensation decisions, including executive hiring and retention
Partner with Recruiting and HRBPs to enable fast, high-quality decision-making
Compensation Analytics & Modeling
Build and maintain compensation models to support:
Offer strategy
Equity scenarios
Workforce cost planning
Develop analytical frameworks to evaluate:
Market competitiveness
Internal equity
Retention risk
Create dashboards and reporting to provide visibility into compensation trends and system performance
Ensure compensation decisions are explainable, consistent, and aligned with company principles
AI-Native Compensation Workflows
Design and implement AI-enabled workflows across compensation processes
Identify opportunities to:
Automate repeatable compensation decisions
Augment complex decisions with AI-driven recommendations
Build internal tools that reduce manual work and increase decision speed
Continuously iterate toward an always-on, real-time compensation system
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor to People leadership, executives, and Finance
Partner closely with Recruiting, HRBPs, Finance, and Systems teams
Translate complex compensation topics into clear, actionable guidance
Influence senior leaders on tradeoffs between talent, cost, and long-term sustainability
Help evolve the People function toward an AI-native operating model
Required skills and experience
8+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or related analytical roles, including experience in scaling or high-growth tech companies
Deep expertise in compensation strategy, including salary bands, equity design, and market benchmarking
Strong systems thinking—you can translate policy into scalable workflows and decision logic
Product mindset—you think in terms of users, workflows, and iteration
Experience building or partnering on internal tools, automation, or AI-enabled workflows
Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into clear decisions and recommendations
Experience supporting senior-level hiring, promotions, and executive compensation decisions
Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Strong cross-functional partnership skills, particularly with Finance, Recruiting, and HRBPs
High ownership mindset with a willingness to operate hands-on
Nice to have
Experience in a product or systems role within People/HR
Experience at an AI-native company
Experience building internal tools or working closely with engineering teams
Tools + Tech Stack for this role
Compensation & Market Data: Pave, Radford (or equivalent)
People Systems: Rippling, Lattice
Talent Systems: Ashby
Equity Management: Carta
Analytics & Modeling: Google Sheets or Excel, data visualization tools
AI & Automation: Internal tools, workflow automation, AI-enabled systems
Collaboration & Communication: Slack, Google Workspace
This role may not be a fit if
You prefer operating within established compensation programs rather than building systems from scratch
You think of compensation primarily as a cyclical process rather than a continuous system
You rely heavily on manual analysis and spreadsheets without seeking automation
You are uncomfortable making high-stakes decisions in ambiguous situations
You prefer highly structured, process-heavy environments over speed and iteration
You are hesitant to adopt AI and new technologies to transform how work gets done
You prefer managing large teams rather than operating as a high-impact builder
This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:
💰 Competitive Salary & Equity
💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match
⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability
🚼 Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
🚗 Commuter Benefits
📱 Monthly Wellness Stipend
🧑💻 Autonomous Work Environment
🖥 In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings
☕ In Office Amenities
Want to learn more about what we are up to?
Meet the Replit Agent
Replit: Make an app for that
Replit Blog
Amjad TED Talk
Interviewing + Culture at Replit
Operating Principles
Reasons not to work at Replit
To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.
