{"id":8593,"date":"2021-09-20T22:27:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T18:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=8593"},"modified":"2022-08-10T15:54:18","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T11:54:18","slug":"working-at-krisp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/working-at-krisp\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s it like to work at Krisp?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it\u2019s like working at Krisp, you\u2019ve come to the right place. In this article, we\u2019ll provide a snapshot of what we do, what inspires us, how we\u2019re using advanced technology to change the world, and why working with us is so unique and special.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To get started, let\u2019s talk about our amazing team. We\u2019re a small (but fast-growing), nimble, and fully-remote team, in over nine countries around the world (yes, <\/span>we\u2019re hiring<\/b><\/a>!), committed to transforming how people communicate digitally. We\u2019ve always believed that conversations are better and more effective with clear audio and no background noise whatsoever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So we built a unique solution that can do this\u2014and a lot more\u2014better than anyone else in the industry. From a tech standpoint alone, this is really exciting stuff! Here\u2019s why.<\/span><\/p>\n

Krisp has developed the industry\u2019s most advanced noise cancellation app in the market today. Built on proprietary deep neural networks and powered by advanced artificial intelligence, our bi-directional noise removal technology acts as a virtual filter enabling any microphone, wired or wireless headset, or speaker to eliminate unwanted background noise, remove acoustic and room echo, and even hone in on a single speaker’s voice. The end result is crystal clear audio, consistent HD voice quality, and fewer distractions on every call made. This is just one of many reasons why Krisp is the noise cancellation app of choice for millions users around the world every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because Krisp works seamlessly with all online conferencing apps and softphone solutions, it is a must-have for anyone working in remote work settings\u2014whether at home, in coffee shops, or at the beach\u2014call centers, open office environments, and coworking or shared workspaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even industry experts far and wide have acknowledged just how amazing Krisp is. <\/span>TIME Magazine<\/span><\/i> called Krisp one of the<\/span> ‘100 Best Inventions of 2020’<\/span><\/a> while <\/span>Forbes<\/span><\/i> recognized Krisp as both one of ’20 Rising Stars’ on its \u2018Cloud 100 2020′ list and as an honoree on its<\/span> ‘AI 50 2020: America’s Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies’<\/span><\/a> list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gartner<\/span><\/i> also named Krisp a<\/span> ‘Cool Vendor in Digital Workplace Programs and Applications’<\/span><\/a> on its ‘Cool Vendor 2020’ list. And just this year, Krisp was named the <\/span>Webby Awards <\/span><\/i>\u2018<\/span>2021 People\u2019s Voice Winner\u2019<\/span><\/a> in the Productivity & Collaboration category.<\/span><\/p>\n

Long story short: We\u2019re doing some pretty amazing work over here!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Mission<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our mission is to empower everyone to be an effective communicator.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The growing trend towards remote work\u2014even well before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold\u2014has fundamentally transformed the way the world operates. More and more people today now spend a lot of their time, for work or otherwise, in online calls of some sort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the one hand, being able to communicate digitally so easily has removed many of the roadblocks keeping people and teams from staying connected and getting work done. For many businesses, this has been a critical element for maintaining \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d in spite of the last 18+ months being a far cry from that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But for all of the benefits of online communication, the sudden shift to remote work <\/span>en masse <\/span><\/i>during the pandemic exposed a number of technical challenges that people typically don\u2019t encounter during in-person communications. Issues around connectivity and buffering, voice and video quality, appearance on camera, background noise, and other distractions\u2014just to name a few\u2014have become a source of endless frustration for pretty much everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, challenges like this create space for new opportunities. As champions of remote work, the team at Krisp knew that these challenges didn\u2019t have to be the status quo. So we set out on a bold mission to not only transform the infrastructure enabling people to communicate digitally but also to help them become better communicators along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In short, we are harnessing the full potential of AI-powered technologies to give people \u201csuperpowers\u201d that enable them to communicate and express themselves in real-time more clearly, confidently, and effectively than ever before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we decided to create a product\u2014much less an entire category\u2014that never existed before. We built a super advanced AI layer, fueled by deep neural networks, that sits between users and the microphones, speakers, and (now) cameras on their devices. This layer removes bi-directional background noise and improves both audio and video quality to help people be more professional <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>polished during online calls. Whether you work from home, in a caf\u00e9, in an office, or even in a contact center, Krisp makes it easier for people to stay focused on their conversations and essentially forget about the other distractions swirling around them.<\/span><\/p>\n

And because the Krisp app performs all audio processing natively on an individual user\u2019s device, there\u2019s zero risk of their audio ever being stored or processed in the cloud. Conversations remain private at all times. This is an incredibly big deal, especially knowing just how important issues around privacy and security are today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Values\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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As a distributed and incredibly diverse team\u2014spanning multiple cultures, languages, and time zones\u2014we have always understood the challenge <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>importance of communicating clearly and confidently when working remotely. That\u2019s why, from day one, our number one priority has always been to build innovative products, powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI), that can fundamentally transform <\/span>how <\/span><\/i>people communicate in a rapidly evolving virtual world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Achieving this wouldn\u2019t be possible if we didn\u2019t live and breathe our values every day:<\/span><\/p>\n

Be transparent\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Working towards a unified vision or the future requires utmost transparency, fairness, and equity at all times. The decisions we make as a company are <\/span>only <\/span><\/i>those that support the welfare of our team, our customers, our investors, and the broader communities we serve.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get things done<\/span><\/h3>\n

Our team is hard at work building an entirely new category of innovative, intuitive, and incredibly useful communications solutions. We set goals, adapt as we go, and learn every step of the way\u2014never letting any obstacles stop us from achieving our big, bold vision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Move fast<\/span><\/h3>\n

Staying competitive requires moving faster than the market. We believe in making incremental progress towards solving our customers\u2019 problems\u2014even those they never knew existed before\u2014instead of spending time building perfect plans. We take an \u2018iterate and learn\u2019 approach until a problem is solved. And then move on quickly to the next challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exceed expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n

Simply being \u2018good\u2019 isn\u2019t good enough for us. We aren\u2019t satisfied unless <\/span>every <\/span><\/i>experience that people have with our brand or our products is absolutely magical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speak up<\/span><\/h3>\n

Great ideas can come from anywhere <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>from anyone. That\u2019s why we encourage our entire team to speak up, share their unique point of view, and challenge the room when there\u2019s an opportunity to do something better. For us, the best ideas always win, hands down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being candid<\/span><\/h3>\n

We can achieve so much more when we work together as a team. Our belief is that everyone at Krisp deserves to feel supported in their success at all times. But if any issues ever arise, we don\u2019t let them fester. Instead, we talk about them openly and candidly, find a swift resolution, and then move on. There\u2019s no place for drama when we\u2019ve got ambitious goals to achieve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Working at Krisp\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Krisp is a remote-first company. This will <\/span>always <\/span><\/i>be a part of our DNA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Krispions can work from wherever they feel most comfortable. And although we have physical office space in our home base of Yerevan, Armenia, we\u2019ve structured the way we work to make it easy to accomplish everything on our to-do lists from <\/span>anywhere <\/span><\/i>in the world. Distance should never get in the way of that. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve implemented an effective array of digital tools and solutions to streamline how we work <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>to make it feel as though we\u2019re all working together in the same space, even if some of us are thousands of miles away from each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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And while we certainly love the work we do\u2014and let\u2019s be honest, that keeps us quite busy\u2014there are a lot of other things that make working at Krisp really fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Working from the Forest\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Yes, you read that correctly. Every week Krispions in our Yerevan offices get together and work from the nearby forest. We provide everything our team needs to ensure optimal working conditions. But most importantly, this is a great opportunity to spend quality time with each other while soaking in sunshine and fresh air in a non-office environment. Truth be told, you never fully appreciate, until your first time working from the forest, just how much coffee breaks next to a campfire or after work BBQs can do wonders for productivity and general well-being!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Employee Recognition<\/span><\/h3>\n

Acknowledging our team members <\/span>regularly <\/span><\/i>for their achievements, whether big or small, is really important to us. In fact, it\u2019s become a key driver for engagement and happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

We use apps like <\/span>Lucky Carrot<\/span><\/i> to boost employee engagement and build a culture of recognition by reinforcing our company’s values and helping Krispions to stay connected, support each other, and create a fun and friendly working environment. Team members can give out \u201ccarrots\u201d as rewards when they see someone embodying our values in a big, beautiful way. These \u201ccarrots\u201d can later be redeemed for food, shopping, events, and other fun activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

#coffee and #lunch-pals on Slack\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Working remotely doesn\u2019t mean anyone has to feel alone. In fact, we use Slack in very creative ways to support comradery and collaboration across our <\/span>entire <\/span><\/i>team.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, we use our <\/span>#coffee<\/b> channel to give our team a way to have virtual \u201cwater cooler conversations\u201d or coffee breaks with each other while our <\/span>#lunch-pals<\/b> channel gives team members a fun way to organize group lunches together\u2014both in the office and virtually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Annual Company Retreat<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once a year, our team members from all over the world come together in Yerevan to meet each other\u2014sometimes for the first time in-person\u2014and discuss lots of important work stuff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But don\u2019t worry, these retreats aren\u2019t <\/span>all <\/span><\/i>about business. We spend half of the time on team-building activities, so everyone can get to know each other better, in a fun and relaxed environment, before coming back together for the big team party at the end of the day. (If you haven\u2019t ever been to Armenia, you should know that we know how to throw a really great party!)<\/span><\/p>\n

We also use these retreats to share our culture and give Krispions from around the world a glimpse into what makes Yerevan such an incredible and dynamic place to live and work. So, when you join Krisp, expect to be invited on a sightseeing tour (or two) and also eat some really delicious food. Trust us, you\u2019ll love it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Team Retreats<\/span><\/h3>\n

Seeing each other only once per year at our annual retreat isn\u2019t always enough. That\u2019s why we encourage teams to organize smaller, in-person get-togethers from time to time. For example, our Sales team usually meets once per quarter\u2014\u201dhosted\u201d in a different team member\u2019s city\u2014to take care of business and have a little bit of fun, too. It\u2019s a great way to keep the team spirit alive, while also giving the \u201chost\u201d a unique opportunity to share his or her roots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Krisp Benefits\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

We believe in creating a positive work environment that motivates our team to do their best work. A big part of this is simply knowing that we\u2019re working together to create extraordinary products that are changing\u2014and will continue to change\u2014people\u2019s lives for the better. Part of this also involves creating the space for a healthy work-life balance. This is why we offer some truly competitive benefits to help sweeten the deal:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n