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As we continue to grow, we're investing in the platforms, tools, and technologies that power those experiences at scale. We are a collaborative team of builders, problem-solvers, and product-minded engineers who care deeply about customer impact. We value ownership, pragmatic decision-making, data-informed thinking, and moving quickly without sacrificing quality. We're AI-enabled, not AI-driven. AI tools are increasingly part of how we work, but engineering judgment, customer empathy, and thoughtful execution remain at the center of every decision we make. 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Free phone service Employee stock options 12 paid holidays per year Health, dental, and vision benefits Short-term & long-term disability Annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account We travel a few times a year for various team events, company-wide off-sites, and more Dogfooding & Customer Obsession At TextNow, every employee gets to actively use our app for calling and texting. 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