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Compensation Lead

Decagon· People
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San Francisco, New York City$200k - $260k + equityFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Decagon is hiring their first Compensation Manager leader to design and own the foundation of total rewards as the company scales, including compensation and equity programs, benefits, and job architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Design and own Decagon's total compensation philosophy, including salary bands, equity guidelines, bonus structures, and benefits programs
  • Build and maintain a job architecture and leveling framework that creates consistency and clarity across the company
  • Lead annual and mid-year compensation review cycles, partnering closely with Finance and People Business Partners
  • Own all equity program administration — from grant processes and refresh cycles to employee education and vesting communications
  • Partner with Recruiting to build compelling, competitive offers and ensure we're winning top talent at every level
  • Develop clear communications that help employees understand and value their total compensation package

Qualifications

  • Have 6+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards at a high-growth tech or SaaS company - leadership experience is a plus
  • Have built or significantly rebuilt compensation structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks — ideally in a fast-moving, pre-IPO environment
  • Have deep expertise in equity compensation (option plans, RSUs, refresh cycles) and experience supporting equity education and communications for employees
  • Are data-driven — you use market data (Pave, Levels.fyi, etc.) to anchor decisions and can build clean, defensible comp models
  • Have experience partnering with Finance on headcount planning, comp accruals, and total compensation cost modeling
  • Are a strong communicator who can distill complex comp concepts for employees, managers, and executives alike
  • Thrive in ambiguity and can move quickly without sacrificing rigor

Skills

Required:Compensation design and strategyEquity compensation managementData-driven decision makingCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
  • Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
  • Daily lunches and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
  • Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Decagon

Conversational AI for Customer Experience

Reimagine your customer experience with AI agents, built for the enterprise.

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