Our culture

Working at Wattpad means being part of a unique work culture that’s centred around something we all believe in—using technology to find new ways to tell the world’s stories.

 
 
 
Through everything we do, we strive to create an environment that fosters transparency, inclusion, and collaboration. 
There are no ivory towers or fancy corner offices here. Instead, we offer bi-weekly all-hands meetings, the opportunity to connect with our President through office hours, and an open, available leadership team that works alongside everyone else. So you’ll always know where Wattpad is going and how your work is getting us there. 
We also push ourselves to innovate. Each decision is driven by our desire to make the world better, and backed by data. And each team member is given access to Wattpad’s live numbers and revenue stats.
We encourage a remote-first environment that’s flexible and suitable to your needs. To foster connection digitally (and across borders), we offer virtual team lunches, guest speakers, virtual games, challenges and more to make sure everyone feels like they’re part of the team. 
Plus, if you’re based in Toronto or Halifax and want to work in the office, we have 2 beautiful HQ locations with lots of perks! No matter where you work, Wattpad offers an inclusive space for you, to do you.
 
 

Values we all share

Our values are the shared principles that guide our team. They collectively determine how we interact with each other, how we behave at work, and how we approach challenges every day. 
 
 
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#UserObsessed

We make every decision by stepping into our users’ shoes

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#Inclusive

We help everyone belong

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#Trailblazer

We push ourselves on how we think and how we act

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#BuildItForward

We’re always building a foundation for tomorrow

 
 
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#PlayToWin

We’re driven to lead the pack

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#Resourceful

We make the most of every minute and every dollar

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#TeamWork

We do what’s best for the greater good

 

Benefits that actually benefit you.

 
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Competitive salary

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Full health benefits

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Career development &
mentorship opportunities

 
 

RRSP matching

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Generous parental
leave top-up

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Flexible hours

 

Plus more amazing benefits

 
  • Generous 5 week vacation (plus winter holiday off)

  • Health spending account on top of health benefits

  • Affinity groups for resources & support

  • Flexible sick & wellness days

  • Corporate discounts

  • Remote-first environment with beautiful offices in Toronto & Halifax (with free snacks, close to transit & more!)

 
 

Inclusivity: not just a buzzword

46%

of our employees
identify as a person
of colour

47%

of our leadership
team identifies as
people of color

65%

of our leadership
team identifies as
women

88%

of employees feel
that Wattpad
values diversity

55%

of all employees
identify as women

 
 
 

Diverse people.
Diverse stories.

Every day, in over 50 languages, our
global community turns to Wattpad as
a barrier-free outlet for self-expression
on topics like LGBTQIA+
identity, acceptance, and body
positivity.

Wattpad is creating a world where everyone’s story can be heard, and anyone can belong.
 
As the engine behind the world’s largest social storytelling platform, our success has always been driven by our ability to embrace our differences and lift up marginalized voices. To us, diversity and inclusion aren’t corporate jargon—they’re core to who we are.
Not only are we working to build a team as diverse as our user base, we are actively working on trying to foster a safe environment and culture where marginalized groups can be their authentic self and have equal opportunity in their careers. We offer support, mentorship, and training to make sure the playing field is level for everyone. And we have an active Diversity & Inclusion advisory group that continues to address the challenges marginalized people face in the workplace.
While the work of being truly inclusive is never finished, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made—and we’re committed to promoting honest dialogue about diversity and inclusion in the startup community and beyond.

What our employees say

Want to know what life at Wattpad is really all about? Just ask our team.

 

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