Progress Software Referral Bonus Program

At Progress Software, we are committed to building a world-class team. One of the ways we do this is through our Referral Bonus Program, which incentivizes current employees to refer top talent for open positions. This document provides a detailed overview of the program, specifically focusing on tech and product roles, but also touching on other areas.

Program Overview

The Referral Bonus Program is designed to reward employees who help us find exceptional candidates. It applies to all open roles, with a special emphasis on tech and product positions due to their critical impact on our success.

Eligible Roles

• Tech Roles: Software Engineers, Data Scientists, DevOps Engineers, etc.
• Product Roles: Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Product Analysts, etc.
• Other Roles: Sales, Marketing, HR, Customer Support, etc.

Referral Bonus Structure

The bonus amount varies depending on the role and level of the position being filled. Below are the typical bonus amounts:

• Tech Roles

  • Entry-Level (e.g., Junior Software Engineer): $1,000
  • Mid-Level (e.g., Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer): $2,500
  • Senior-Level (e.g., Senior Software Engineer, Lead Data Scientist): $5,000

• Product Roles

  • Entry-Level (e.g., Associate Product Manager): $1,000
  • Mid-Level (e.g., Product Manager, UX Designer): $2,500
  • Senior-Level (e.g., Senior Product Manager, Lead UX Designer): $5,000

• Other Roles

  • Entry-Level: $500
  • Mid-Level: $1,500
  • Senior-Level: $3,000

Bonus Payout Process

1. Submission: The referring employee submits the candidate’s details through the internal referral system.
2. Interview & Hiring: The referred candidate must successfully