Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every Octonaut feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Come as you are. We celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and ensure everyone feels valued and included—because our differences make us stronger. At Octopus Deploy, belonging is a mindset that shapes everything we do.
We are committed to creating an environment where all Octonauts feel empowered to thrive. Our culture is built on trust, transparency, and respect, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, has an equitable opportunity to grow.
The “Hiring the best” test
In hiring, we hold ourselves to a simple test:
If anyone asks “Did I get this job because I’m the best person you interviewed, or because of my [gender, race, etc.]?”, the only morally acceptable answer from the hiring manager to such a question is “You got it because you were the best” (and to truly mean it). No exceptions.
Implicit in the goal of genuinely trying to hire the best person is:
- Ensure unbiased hiring processes
- Diverse interview panels
- Job Descriptions require what is essential not what can be learnt
- Inclusive language in our ads
- Process steps that suit all populations and their personal situations
- Being open to talent from non-traditional sources (not only the elite schools)
- Understand that it typically takes 9 points of contact before a woman will consider changing companies and often only if they feel they meet 85-99% of the criteria
- How someone ‘adds’ to our culture, not ‘fits’ in
- Building an inclusive culture - so that our diverse Octonauts can thrive
We put the work in to advertise and encourage people to apply so that the candidate pool is as broad and representative of the true external talent pool as possible (recognizing that the best person for the job may need encouragement to apply). Once interviews commence, we hire the best candidate. And we genuinely try and figure out who will do the job best - we don’t stop at a qualified shortlist and then hire based on other reasons.
Equity & Fairness
We take meaningful action to ensure fairness and transparency in everything we do—especially in hiring, talent pipelines, promotions, pay, and career growth:
- Equal pay for equal work – We uphold pay transparency with open salary tables and career ladders, so no one has to negotiate for fair pay. See our compensation philosophy for details.
- Career development programs designed to uplift underrepresented groups and eliminate bias.
- A hiring approach that champions diversity and equity – We strive to build inclusive talent pipelines that reflect the diverse talent in our markets.
- Fair and transparent promotion decisions, ensuring all employees have equitable access to growth opportunities.
How We Create Belonging
An inclusive culture is built through everyday actions. In 2025, we are deepening our commitment to inclusion with:
- Learning & awareness to build an understanding of our unique identities.
- Career & development programs to foster equitable growth opportunities.
- Octopus ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to strengthen the community and support diverse voices.
- Cultural holiday observances to recognize and celebrate our global team.
- Inclusive conversations that amplify diverse perspectives and drive meaningful change.
Our Octonauts – A Snapshot
- 11% enjoy reading | 11% enjoy gaming | 9% love cooking
- 68% identify as men, 31% as women, and 1% along the gender spectrum
- 45% are based in Australia, 21% in the U.S., 9% in the UK, and 7% in Israel
Women in Leadership
- 31% of all employees | 41% of managers | 29% of Directors
- 30% of VPs | 33% of our ELT | 40% of our Board of Directors
At Octopus Deploy, belonging isn’t an initiative—it’s who we are. Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the fabric of our company, ensuring every Octonaut has a place to thrive.
Page updated on Friday, February 21, 2025