What makes Cognitiv a standout workplace? As the head of our People team, I get this question a lot from curious candidates, industry professionals, and yes, competitors, trying to figure out what we are doing differently.

I tell people it is both the “what” and the “how” that set us apart. The “what” is our cutting-edge products, trusted by major brands and agencies to deliver results that actually move the needle. The “how” is equally compelling, but a much shorter answer: our people. We are a team that thrives on curiosity, celebrates bold ideas, and builds careers while redefining what is possible in digital advertising.

If you are a bold thinker who wants to shape the future of how brands connect with people while working alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, here is why Cognitiv should be your next move.

1. Our Products Actually Work

There is a unique kind of pride that comes from working with a company whose solutions truly deliver. At Cognitiv, you will be part of a team that builds reliable, client-focused, first-of-their-kind products that consistently surpass campaign goals.

Beyond benchmark-beating performance, Cognitiv is a place where every role shapes real-world impact. From engineering tools and platforms that power our innovation, designing mind-blowing client experiences (think yachts in Cannes or Lady Gaga concerts), or finding creative ways to solve problems, your contributions are visible in client success stories, celebrated across the company, and felt in the pride of knowing you helped push the ad tech industry forward. 

2. Technology That Is Cutting-Edge (Not Just Buzzwords)

Our Deep Learning Advertising Platform (DLAP) offers marketers a comprehensive solution for creating and deploying their AI-driven advertising. Here is what makes DLAP game-changing for advertisers:

• LLM-powered proprietary data: Through our partnership with OpenAI, we use advanced embeddings from large language models to deliver a deeper, more nuanced understanding of pages, domains, and users in microseconds. 
• Custom neural networks for every single client: No cookie-cutter solutions here. Neural networks are a type of advanced AI that learn patterns the way a human brain does, and at Cognitiv, we build one specifically for each client. By training these models on a client’s own first-party data, we help them uncover new insights and deliver newfound business outcomes.
• Model-based tactics at enterprise scale: Cognitiv’s deep learning models evaluate every ad impression in real time, predicting value, filtering invalid traffic, and optimizing for viewability. The result is better campaign performance and higher-quality impressions clients can trust and build on campaign after campaign.

3. High Visibility and a Culture of Collaboration

Cognitiv is growing fast, with 52% year-over-year growth in headcount, but we are still small enough for your contributions to truly shine. That means high accessibility to leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to work on projects that are seen, heard, and celebrated. 

Pair that with a culture built on curiosity and creativity, and you have a workplace where new ideas are encouraged, risk-taking is supported, and collaboration is the norm. Share insights in an all-hands meeting or drop a game-changing idea at Top Golf happy hours—our peers invest in our convictions.

4. Perks With Purpose (Not Just Free Snacks)

Do not get me wrong, we will feed you (lunch is on us!), but our perks go way beyond food.  These perks include health and wellness stipends, cell phone reimbursement, unlimited PTO that you are actually encouraged to use, and my personal favorite, "Work From Anywhere August," where you can literally change your scenery for an entire month.

We do not see these benefits as just nice-to-haves; they are intentional investments to keep our team inspired, refreshed, and connected. 

‍5. A Culture That Brings People Together

Work should be energizing and fun, right? Culture is way more than a buzzword. It is the heartbeat of how we operate. From team competitions and themed events to creative off-sites and cross-functional projects, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate wins together.

At Cognitiv, we are building careers, pushing boundaries, and creating the future of how brands connect with people.

Ready to see what that looks like in action? Check out our recruitment sizzle reel and explore open roles at cognitiv.ai/jobs. 

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