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Meet Our Silazens

Find your career at Sila

Excellence built together.

We’re proud that our growth is fueled by technological innovation. We seek and rely on individuals who strive for excellence in their work. And, we know we’re stronger together.

Solving the hardest technical challenges to enable a sustainable energy future is too much for one person to tackle alone. At Sila, teamwork is where we find our ingenuity and solutions. And building the best teams means finding and nurturing a rich diversity of passionate, talented people.

We believe in a “speak up” culture where the safety of our Silazen community is a collective effort and all voices are given equal airtime. When Silazens bring their whole selves to work and explore solutions with the trust of their team, we foster our full innovative potential together.

Our values define us.

Excellence matters, and it compounds over time. Revel in hard work, relish the details.

Learn and grow today to be ready for tomorrow’s bold challenges. Our best work is ahead of us.

Reason from first principles with intellectual honesty. Question your own biases and assumptions and consider alternatives. Choose to seek truths over winning arguments.

Each of us has the power and responsibility to promote the health and safety of fellow Silazens. Always work with safety in mind.

True leadership comes from demonstrated excellence. Lead by example, taking deep responsibility.

Be curious and enterprising, even if it means failing some of the time. You can learn more by risking wisely than risking nothing.

As a diverse, inclusive team, we amplify our individual talents. Be compassionate, understanding, and patient to bring out the best in each other.

Trust that Silazens act from good intentions, in pursuit of our common vision. Work confidently knowing that we have each other’s backs.

Work and fun are better together. Enjoy the journey and be yourself at Sila.

Master your craft.

Excellence matters, and it compounds over time. Revel in hard work, relish the details.

Learn more.

Learn and grow today to be ready for tomorrow’s bold challenges. Our best work is ahead of us.

Find and face facts.

Reason from first principles with intellectual honesty. Question your own biases and assumptions and consider alternatives. Choose to seek truths over winning arguments.

Be safe.

Each of us has the power and responsibility to promote the health and safety of fellow Silazens. Always work with safety in mind.

Own it.

True leadership comes from demonstrated excellence. Lead by example, taking deep responsibility.

Risk, wisely.

Be curious and enterprising, even if it means failing some of the time. You can learn more by risking wisely than risking nothing.

Win together.

As a diverse, inclusive team, we amplify our individual talents. Be compassionate, understanding, and patient to bring out the best in each other.

Trust.

Trust that Silazens act from good intentions, in pursuit of our common vision. Work confidently knowing that we have each other’s backs.

Have fun.

Work and fun are better together. Enjoy the journey and be yourself at Sila.

“I admire the caliber of the teams and the rigorous approach from fundamental science to applications of the final product.”

Ernst van Nierop
Director of Strategy

“When I was first introduced to Sila, I saw a genuine enthusiasm to create something new and impactful for the world.”

Eric Lachman
Technical Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Our communities unite us.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are imperative for excellence and innovation. Our Employee Resource Groups nurture an inclusive culture where we reach further, together.

SiLatines

SiLatines advocates for, supports, and connects Latine Silazens together. SiLatines provides opportunities to engage with and give back to Latine people and communities outside of Sila and driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Spectrum

Through diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and communication with Sila leadership, Spectrum uplifts LGBTQ+ voices and fosters a safe and visible community of LGBTQ+ Silazens.

SWAGN

Sila Women and Gender Non-conforming (SWAGN) connects, and advocates for all women and gender non-conforming people at Sila. In collaboration with other Sila ERGs, SWAGN serves as a liaison to Sila leadership to drive intersectional company-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The Network of Black Silazens

The Network of Black Silazens is a community advocating for those who identify as Black and is committed to serving the Black community—both at Sila and beyond—using resources and safe spaces to learn and grow.

Sila Asian and Pacific Islander

Sila Asian and Pacific Islander-ens (SAPIens) provides support for those who identify as API—to navigate the diversity of cultures under the API umbrella, to find commonalities in our different experiences, and to build a space within Sila for the API community to both feel comfortable and grow.

We value hard work.

We offer a wide range of benefits to support our Silazens.

Healthcare

We offer several medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your dependents. Plus, access to life and disability insurance, and tax-advantaged spending accounts.

Family Care

We offer maternal and paternal leave and new parent support services.

Employee Stock Options

We believe in the power of ownership so we offer equity in the form of Incentive Stock Options to all employees.

Retirement Savings Plan

To help you save for the future, we offer a 401k program and a partial match to your contributions up to $5,000.

Tech allowance

New hires receive a $100 allowance for personal tech like noise cancelling headphones.

Sick leave

We offer a generous amount of sick time per year to all full time employees.

Mental health and wellness

We offer access to confidential personal and family support during tough times.

Pups

We allow Silazens to bring in their well-behaved companions.

Paid time for civic duty

We offer a paid day off for civic duty, voting, and jury duty.

Continued learning and development

To support your development and growth, we reimburse the costs of conferences and events that will help you deepen your expertise.

Well-stocked kitchen

To keep you fueled throughout the day, we offer a well-stocked kitchen of healthy snacks and beverages, and provide catered lunch twice per week.

Charitable giving

Participate in activities that give time and raise money for important causes and the community.