LaunchDarkly

Compensation Analyst

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, SaaSIndustries

About the Job

LaunchDarkly seeks a Compensation Analyst for our Revenue Operations team. You will be responsible for analyzing and administering employee compensation plans to ensure timely and accurate delivery of commission payments. This position requires a strong analytical mind, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of compensation practices and principles.

Your seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial as you steer LaunchDarkly's compensation structure. The ideal candidate for this position is a detail-oriented self-starter who can adapt quickly to shifting priorities and is comfortable working with leaders and stakeholders at all levels of the company.

Responsibilities

  • Administration of monthly and quarterly variable compensation processing, validation, and analysis for all segments of the Revenue team.
  • Track and administer incentive spiffs, adjustments, and exceptions.
  • Partner with Finance in ensuring timely commission payout submissions according to the local payroll schedules.
  • Address and resolve any commission or compensation plan related inquiries.
  • Assist in compensation plan creation and distribution.
  • Timely and accurate preparation of monthly accruals and reconciliations for commissions accounting.
  • Maintain and support the build and implementation of compensation plans in the sales commission tool.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in compensation analysis or related field
  • Experience with compensation tools and software (QuotaPath, Captivate IQ, Xactly)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel/G-Sheets and G-Slides
  • Proficiency in SFDC
  • A high degree of flexibility, be extremely organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize a variety of tasks and meet deadlines.

Pay

Target pay ranges based on Geographic Zones* for Level P3:

  • Zone 1: San Francisco/Bay Area or NYC Metropolitan Area, Boston, Seattle - $106,000 - $145,000**
  • Zone 2: Irvine, LA, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, Chicago - $95,000 - $131,000**
  • Zone 3: All other US locations - $90,000 - $124,000**

LaunchDarkly operates from a place of high trust and transparency; we are happy to state the pay range for our open roles to best align with your needs. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

*Within the United States, our geographic pay zones are defined by counties surrounding major metropolitan areas. **Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits in addition to salary.

About LaunchDarkly

Modern software delivery was supposed to be the foundation for a thriving digital business but reality has proven otherwise. Slow, inefficient development cycles, costly outages, and fragmented customer experiences are preventing developers from building their best software. The LaunchDarkly platform helps developers innovate on new features faster while protecting them with a safety valve to instantly rewind when things go wrong. Developers can target product experiences to any customer segment and maximize the business impact of every feature. And by gradually rolling out new application components, they escape nightmare "big-bang" technology migrations.

The LaunchDarkly platform was built to guide engineers to the next frontier of DevOps by:

  • Improving the velocity and stability of software releases, without the fear of end-customer outages
  • Delivering targeted experiences by easily personalizing features to customer cohorts
  • Maximizing the business impact of every feature through the ability to experiment and optimize
  • Coordinating the release and optimization of software to provide consistent experiences across mobile platforms and device types
  • Improving the effectiveness and productivity of engineering teams, by providing insights into engineering cadence and stability

Skills

Compensation analysis
Commission processing
Incentive administration
Accruals
Reconciliations
Sales commission tools
QuotaPath
Captivate IQ
Xactly
Analytical skills
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Google Slides
SFDC

LaunchDarkly

Feature management platform for software developers

About LaunchDarkly

LaunchDarkly provides a platform for developers to manage and automate software features. Its main product is a feature management platform that allows developers to control software features, enabling safe code shipping, self-serve experimentation, personalized user experiences, and improved reliability of applications. This platform allows developers to revert feature behaviors without code changes, enhancing productivity. LaunchDarkly operates on a subscription model, charging clients for access to its services. The platform helps clients innovate quickly, automate software releases, reduce delivery costs, and maximize the impact of software features. The goal is to improve software development processes for a diverse range of clients in the DevOps market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$321.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible work environment - Making an inclusive space for everyone means recognizing we all have our own individual working styles and needs.
Health and wellness - LaunchDarkly offers full coverage with health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Salary and options - We're all in this together. LaunchDarkly offers competitive pay, equity, and the option to participate in a 401(k) program.
Learn and grow - We love to see our own continue to grow their skill sets—whether that's taking a class or attending a conference.

Risks

Competition from Harness, acquiring Split.io, threatens LaunchDarkly's market share.
Guardian Edition's complexity may confuse customers and complicate sales.
Expansion into the EU region may increase operational costs and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

LaunchDarkly offers advanced feature flagging and experimentation capabilities for progressive delivery.
The platform supports EU data residency, enhancing compliance for European clients.
LaunchDarkly integrates feature management with CI/CD pipelines for seamless software delivery.

Upsides

LaunchDarkly's Galaxy Product Release enhances personalized user experiences and feature optimization.
The appointment of Claire Vo as CPO is expected to drive platform innovation.
Recognition as a Strong Performer by Forrester boosts LaunchDarkly's market credibility.

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