Employee Experience Manager at Trail of Bits

Description

Who We Are

Founded in 2012 by 3 expert hackers with no investment capital, Trail of Bits is the premier place for security experts to boldly advance security and address technology’s newest and most challenging risks. It has helped secure some of the world's most targeted organizations and devices. Our combination of novel research with practical solutions reduces the security risks that our clients face from emerging technologies. Our work helps drive the security industry and the public understanding of the technology underlying our world.

Cybersecurity preparedness is a moving target. Companies like ours are the tip of the spear in the fight against attackers. Our research-based and custom-engineering approach ensures that our client’s capabilities are at the forefront of what’s available. For companies and technologies that live and die by their security, a proactive, tailored approach is required to keep one step ahead of attackers.

Democratizing security information is essential. As part of our business, we provide ongoing informational support through blogs, whitepapers, newsletters, meetups, and open-source tools. The more the community understands security, the more they’ll understand why a company like ours is so unique and valuable.

Role

The Employee Experience Manager is responsible for designing and executing strategies that enhance every touchpoint of the employee journey at Trail of Bits. This role owns the planning and execution of company-wide and team offsites, drives cultural initiatives, and ensures employees feel connected, supported, and engaged through their entire tenure.

As a fully remote company with a globally distributed team, this role is critical to building meaningful connections, fostering our collaborative culture, and creating memorable experiences that bring our people together.

What You’ll Achieve

• Offsite & Event Leadership: Own the entire lifecycle of company and team offsite meetings, from ideation and goal-setting to logistics, vendor management, budget oversight, and post-event reporting. Partner with leadership to design impactful agendas that align with team goals and company values.
• Employee Lifecycle Touchpoints: Manage key employee experience moments; including milestone celebrations, recognition initiatives, and offboarding processes that leave a lasting positive impression.
• Cultural Initiatives: Develop and execute programs that reinforce Trail of Bits' unique culture, supporting our values of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across a distributed workforce.
• Engagement & Connection: Create opportunities for employees to connect and build relationships, including virtual events, team-building activities, wellness programs, and community-building initiatives.
• People Ops Support: Serve as a collaborative partner to the broader People Operations team, providing backup and support for core HR functions including benefits administration, leave management, employee inquiries, and other people processes as needed.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Build and maintain relationships with event agencies, travel partners, venues, and other vendors to ensure high-quality experiences while managing costs effectively.

What You’ll Bring

• Based in the United States.
• 4+ years of experience in employee experience, employee engagement, internal events, HR, or a similar people-focused role, ideally in a tech or high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of planning and executing in-person and virtual events, team offsites, or company gatherings for distributed teams.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; you're comfortable partnering with leaders at all levels and building relationships across a remote organization.
• Data-informed mindset with experience gathering employee feedback and translating insights into actionable improvements.
• Familiarity with remote work tools (Slack, Trello, Google Workspace, and more).
• Creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous environment and takes initiative.
• Passion for building inclusive, engaging workplace cultures where people feel valued and connected.

Reporting Manager: Head of People Operations

The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000, excluding benefits and potential bonuses. Various factors influence our salary ranges, including the specific role, level of seniority, geographic location, and the nature of the employment contract. An individual's specific work location, unique skills, experience, and relevant educational background will determine the final offer within this range. The presented salary range encompasses the starting salaries for all U.S. locations. For a precise salary estimate tailored to your preferred location, please discuss it with your recruiter during the hiring process.

Trail of Bits, Inc. participates in E-Verify, the US federal electronic employment eligibility verification program. Learn more.

Benefits

Benefits, Perks & Wellness

Trail of Bits is our people, not a place. With over 100+ employees working from every time zone across the globe, our remote-first culture is built on autonomy and trust (and backed by smile-worthy benefits) for full-time employees:

Empowered Living:

• Competitive salary complemented by performance-based bonuses.
• Fully company-paid insurance packages, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• A solid 401(k) plan with a 5% match of your base salary.
• 20 days of paid vacation with flexibility for more, adhering to jurisdictional regulations.

Nurturing New Beginnings:

• 4 months of parental leave to cherish the arrival of new family members.
• Our team is global and remote-first. However, if you are interested in moving to NYC, we offer $10,000 in relocation assistance to support your transition.

Work & Life Enrichment:

• $1,000 Working-from-Home stipend to create a comfortable and productive home office.
• Annual $750 Learning & Development stipend for continuous personal and professional growth.
• Company-sponsored all-team celebrations, including travel and accommodation, to foster community and recognize achievements.

Community Impact:

• Philanthropic contribution matching up to $2,000 annually.

Dedication to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)

Trail of Bits is a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate individual differences and recognize that unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and more successful. We actively seeks applicants who can bring a variety of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to the team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, qualified handicap, gender identity, results of genetic testing, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our team values diversity in experience and backgrounds—we do our best work when we create space for different voices and perspectives. Whatever unique experiences or skill sets you bring, we look forward to learning from each other.