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Director of Compensation and Equity

On-site Full-time $225K/yr - $266K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Proven experience in compensation strategy development and implementation. Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience with AI tools in compensation management is a plus.

About the job

Cockroach Labs creates database solutions to help organizations handle complex data needs. The flagship product, CockroachDB, supports businesses as they grow and face new data challenges.

Role overview

The Director of Compensation and Equity shapes Cockroach Labs’ pay and equity programs. This is an individual contributor position reporting to the Senior Director of People Operations & Development. The role works closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and managers to design, implement, and manage compensation strategies across the company. Areas of focus include base salary, variable pay, and equity plans.

Success in this position requires strong analytical abilities and experience managing the entire compensation process independently. Deep compensation knowledge is essential, along with an interest in how AI is changing compensation management.

What you will do

  • Develop and update Cockroach Labs’ global compensation philosophy, including salary structures and pay bands for all roles and functions.
  • Oversee annual merit increases, promotions, and equity refresh grants, ensuring these programs remain fair and consistent.
  • Review incentive and variable pay programs, using data to recommend changes and improvements.
  • Lead market benchmarking with established survey sources to keep compensation competitive.

Location

New York, NY

About Cockroach Labs, Inc.

Cockroach Labs is at the forefront of innovative technology, enabling businesses to build and scale applications seamlessly with our revolutionary product, CockroachDB. We are committed to solving complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions that drive our customers' success.

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