We're not just building a platform — we're building a home for people who believe that great software starts with great culture.
"The best configurations aren't just about settings — they're about creating the right environment where people and systems thrive together. That's what we do every day, both in our product and in our workplace."
— Elena Vasquez, Co-Founder & CEO
We believe that great work happens when people feel safe, valued, and inspired. At App Config.json, we don't just ship code — we ship care.
We reject hustle culture. We celebrate deep work. We think async communication respects everyone's time and psychological safety unlocks genius.
We're a team of builders, dreamers, and tinkerers who believe the future of software infrastructure should be simple, transparent, and human. Every line of code, every feature, every decision — guided by empathy.
We don't just manage configurations. We configure environments where extraordinary people can do extraordinary work.
These aren't just words on a wall. They're the principles that guide every decision we make.
We share everything — roadmaps, challenges, wins, and losses. No hidden agendas, no surprises. Every team member has access to the information they need to make great decisions.
We protect focus like it's gold. No unnecessary meetings, no ping-pong Slack messages. We batch communications and create quiet blocks where brilliant things happen.
We invest heavily in learning. Conference budgets, internal workshops, dedicated reading time, and mentorship programs. If you're not growing, something's wrong.
Diversity isn't a metric — it's a lived experience. We build spaces where different perspectives aren't just welcomed but actively sought. Everyone belongs here.
Speed matters, but so does quality. We ship fast without cutting corners because we know that every user on the other end is a real person who depends on our work.
Every feature starts with a human need. Every interaction starts with understanding. We lead with empathy in our code, our communication, and our culture.
A peek behind the curtain at our day-to-day, rituals, and traditions.
No meetings. No standups. No interruptions. Just you, your code, and a great playlist. Fridays are sacred focus time for everyone.
Every major release ends with a team celebration — virtual or in-person. Pizza, cake, confetti, and a whole lot of "we did it!" moments.
Every Wednesday, 2pm–4pm is dedicated learning time. Read a book, take a course, explore a new tech. No guilt, no pressure — just growth.
Twice a year, we gather in a new location. Past retreats have taken us to Lisbon, Tokyo, and Reykjavik. Work hard, play harder.
Every other Friday, you can spend your time contributing to open source. We believe in giving back to the community that raised us.
Random 1-on-1 coffee chats are paired automatically. It's not networking — it's about building real connections across the team.
Work from anywhere in the world. We provide a home office stipend of $2,000/year.
Take the time you need. We actually mean it — minimum 4 weeks enforced per year.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plus mental health support and wellness stipends.
Every team member is a co-owner. Real equity, real upside, real alignment.
$3,000/year for courses, conferences, books, and any learning you want to pursue.
16 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents — birthing and non-birthing.
We treat your work-life balance with the same care we treat production configurations.
Meet some of the incredible humans who make App Config.json what it is.
Former infra lead at Stripe. Believes in building tools that give developers superpowers.
Ex-Google SRE. Obsessed with distributed systems, simplicity, and matcha lattes.
Built infra teams from 0→50. Advocates for psychological safety and async culture.
Design systems evangelist. Makes complex things feel simple. Part-time ceramicist.
We believe the best teams look like the world they serve. Diversity isn't just about who we hire — it's about creating an environment where every voice is heard, every perspective valued, and every person can bring their full self to work.
We partner with organizations like Code2040, AnitaB.org, and Black Tech to build pipelines that bring talented people from underrepresented communities into tech.
Our inclusion isn't performative. It's baked into our hiring process, our promotion criteria, and our daily interactions.
The recurring events and traditions that make working at App Config.json special.
Every Tuesday, one team member presents something they've built or learned. Could be a feature, a book, a new tool, or a funny bug story.
Two afternoons every two weeks dedicated to side projects, experiments, and building crazy ideas. Some of our best features started here.
A celebration of birthdays, work anniversaries, and big wins. We keep a running "wall of wins" that everyone can add to.
We review our goals, celebrate progress, and recalibrate. Ends with a virtual game session or team activity.
Our biggest tradition. 4 days in a beautiful location, combining strategic planning, team bonding, and pure adventure.
Real stories from the people who make App Config.json what it is.
"I've never worked somewhere where "work-life balance" is actually enforced. My manager once told me to go to bed at a reasonable hour. On a Friday. I've never seen that before."
"The learning budget changed my career. I went from knowing nothing about distributed systems to leading our architecture reviews — all while getting paid to learn."
"As a non-binary person in tech, finding a team that just gets it — no extra effort, no education burden — means everything. I can just focus on building great things."
The principles and practices that keep us effective as a distributed team.
We write everything down. Decisions, designs, and discussions happen in documents and threads. This means anyone, anywhere, at any time can catch up and contribute.
Everyone's goals are public. No silos, no surprises. We review OKRs quarterly and every person knows how their work connects to the bigger picture.
When things break — and they will — we focus on the system, not the person. Every incident is a learning opportunity, not a witch hunt.
We're always looking for curious, empathetic builders who want to make infrastructure better for everyone.