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Cedar

Join Cedar's Talent Community! at Cedar (United States)

Cedar· United States·

Job description

Our healthcare system is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the U.S. Every year, over 50 million Americans suffer adverse financial consequences as a result of seeking care, from lower credit scores to garnished wages. The challenge is only getting worse, as high deductible health plans are the fastest growing plan design in the U.S.

Cedar’s mission is to leverage data science, smart product design and personalization to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. Today, healthcare providers still engage with its consumers in a “one-size-fits-all” approach; and Cedar is excited to leverage consumer best practices to deliver a superior experience.

Interested in joining our team at Cedar but don't see an opportunity on our careers page that is a fit? We encourage you to be part of our Talent Community—we’ll keep your information on file and reach out if we find a job match! This is not an open role. What do we offer to the ideal candidate?

  • A chance to improve the U.S. healthcare system at a high-growth company! Our leading healthcare financial platform is scaling rapidly, helping millions of patients per year
  • Unless stated otherwise, most roles have flexibility to work from home or in the office, depending on what works best for you
  • For exempt employees: Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick and mental health days–we encourage everyone to take at least 20 days of vacation per year to ensure dedicated time to spend with loved ones, explore, rest and recharge
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave with health benefits for all parents, plus flexible re-entry schedules for returning to work
  • Diversity initiatives that encourage Cedarians to bring their whole selves to work, including three employee resource groups: be@cedar (for BIPOC-identifying Cedarians and their allies), Pridecones (for LGBTQIA+ Cedarians and their allies) and Cedar Women+ (for female-identifying Cedarians)
  • Competitive pay, equity (for qualifying roles), and health benefits, including fertility & adoption assistance, that start on the first of the month following your start date (or on your start date if your start date coincides with the first of the month)
  • Cedar matches 100% of your 401(k) contributions, up to 3% of your annual compensation
  • Access to hands-on mentorship, employee and management coaching, and a team discretionary budget for learning and development resources to help you grow both professionally and personally

About us

Cedar was co-founded by Florian Otto and Arel Lidow in 2016 after a negative medical billing experience inspired them to help improve our healthcare system. With a commitment to solving billing and patient experience issues, Cedar has become a leading healthcare technology company fueled by remarkable growth. "Over the past several years, we've raised more than $350 million in funding & have the active support of Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

As of November 2024, Cedar is engaging with 26 million patients annually and is on target to process $3.5 billion in patient payments annually. Cedar partners with more than 55 leading healthcare providers and payers including Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, Novant Health, Allina Health and Providence.

Why work at Cedar

  • Mission-driven impact: Employees are motivated by solving a critical healthcare crisis — making medical bills understandable and affordable for millions of patients.
  • Culture & values: Emphasis on “focus on the vision,” “reject mediocrity,” “apply a growth mindset,” and “use good judgment.” The culture is described as high-trust, collaborative, and direct.
  • Remote-friendly hybrid model: Most employees work remotely; the NYC HQ is available for team on-sites and collaboration. The policy is flexible and location-flexible.
  • Benefits: Generous compensation, equity, 401k matching, unlimited PTO, 16 weeks fully paid parental leave, fertility and family-forming support, mental and physical wellbeing resources, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Growth & development: Clear expectations, collaborative stretch opportunities, and a people-centered approach to career growth. Teams are small and empowered to make meaningful decisions.
  • Employee resource groups (ERGs): Sponsored spaces for diverse identities and experiences, including a Cedarian Experience Group (CEG) that shapes culture and benefits.
  • Interview process: Structured, fair, and transparent. Focuses on behavioral and technical skills, with an emphasis on authenticity, curiosity, and human-centered reasoning. Candidates are encouraged to use AI to prepare but not during assessments.

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