Zendesk Referral Bonus Overview

Zendesk offers a structured referral bonus program to incentivize employees for referring top talent to the company. This program is designed to attract high-quality candidates, particularly in competitive roles such as technology and product development. Below is a detailed overview of the referral bonus program, with an emphasis on tech/product roles and general information for other positions.

Tech/Product Roles Referral Bonus

• Software Engineers: Employees who refer candidates for software engineering positions can earn a referral bonus of approximately $5,000. This reflects the high demand and competitive nature of these roles.
• Product Managers: For successful referrals in product management positions, employees can receive a bonus of around $4,000.
• Data Scientists: Referrals for data scientist positions are awarded a bonus of approximately $4,500, acknowledging the specialized skills required.
• UX/UI Designers: The referral bonus for UX/UI designer roles is typically set at $3,500.

Other Roles Referral Bonus

• Sales Roles: For sales positions, the referral bonus is generally about $3,000.
• Customer Support: Successful referrals for customer support roles typically garner a bonus of $2,000.
• Administrative Positions: Administrative roles have a referral bonus of approximately $1,500.

Program Details

• Eligibility: All full-time Zendesk employees are eligible to participate in the referral program. Referrals must be new candidates to Zendesk and not previously considered or applied within a certain timeframe (usually six months).
• Payment Timeline: The referral bonus is typically paid out after the referred candidate has been employed for a specified period, often 90 days.
• Multiple Referrals: If multiple employees refer the same candidate, the bonus is usually awarded to the first referring employee.
• Taxes: All referral bonuses are subject to applicable taxes and are processed through payroll