Build the future of chess with us
Our Mission & Vision
Our vision is to bring joy to people's lives through chess.
We are proud of how much happiness we have brought to the world by creating products, content, and a community that supports chess.
Being the best possible place to work.
We believe that we can better achieve our mission and vision when our team is happy, close, enabled, respected and invigorated. We have a strong, integrated culture across all that we do, and eager to share this with every one of our team members.
Our mission is to grow the game.
We have worked hard to share the game with the world and chess has been very fortunate to have received so much wind in our sails over the last several years. It's amazing to see the game's popularity growing as we continue our efforts.
Culture & Values
Mission
First
Member impact and long-term trust guide every decision.
Kindness &
Authenticity
We lead with empathy, we lead with clarity and with courage.
Growth &
Mastery
Stay curious. Learn fast. Grow yourself and others.
Integrity &
Ownership
No shortcuts. Own the outcome. Close the loop.
Impact
Build inclusive, meaningful experiences for our global community.
Real People, Real Stories
Life at Chess.com
Work From Anywhere
Set up shop wherever you feel most productive.
Perks & Play
Free Diamond membership + Premium extras, and a tropical meetup every year.
Flexible Time Off
Take the breaks you need, when you need them.
Competitive Healthcare
Coverage for you + your dependents.
*Benefits may vary based on where you live and how you're hired – our team isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither are our perks!
The Interview Journey
What to expect when applying at Chess.com
Recruiter screen
30-min intro video call with someone on our Talent team.
Hiring Manager interview
Deeper dive into the role and mutual fit with your future manager.
Take-Home assignment
Role-specific assignment (if applicable) completed on your own time.
Team interview
Meet the cross-functional teammates you'd work with day-to-day.
Final interview
A conversation with a senior leader to close out the process.
Open Roles
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