What you can expect from London.
London’s history dates as far back as 50 AD. Fast forward to today and you have a world-class city of 8 million people speaking over 300 languages. Long the financial center of Europe, London is also Europe's leading start-up economy.
Visit any one of London's 170 museums or 8 royal parks, all for free. London maintains a near 50% green space quotient. It also plays host to some of the world’s greatest sporting events including Wimbledon, The EPL, rugby, cricket, polo, rowing and more. Its world-class food scene should not be forgotten with over 39 different styles of cuisine —much more than just fish & chips!
Benefits & perks at this office.
Compensation
We offer market-competitive compensation packages for everyone.
Private health coverage
100% paid employee medical, dental, income protection and life assurance.
Pension scheme
Company match up to 5%.
Family leave
16 weeks paid maternity and 5 weeks paid paternity leave.
Training and development
At WP Engine, we are committed to be a learning organization, where all employees can grow and do their best work.
Annual leave
25 days for all those adventures.
Stock options
Be invested in where you work.
All Hands and Hackathons
All EU employees rally together, recommit to our values, and socialize.
Company-issued Macbook
We provide the tools you need to be successful at your job.
Community service
Many opportunities to give back to our local community.
We are located in the City of London.
We are in Aldgate in the City of London next to the Gherkin. We are walking distance to the Thames, the Tower of London, London Bridge, Borough Market, and Tech City.
Things to do near our London office.
Learn some history.
The Tower of London is located down the street from our office.
Take a coffee break.
We recommend Secret Frog for a flat white and Caffe Cotto for a bacon sandwich.
Go to a food market.
Head to Historic Spitalfields market where you can get food from around the globe after a 10-minute walk from the office, or pick up some authentic falafel at Petticoat Lane market, a mere 4-minute walk.
Get outside.
Grab yourself a coffee and some cake at Kahaila and lay out in the grass at the newly created Aldgate Square just in front of the office.
Check out the views.
Views at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street (the Walkie Talkie building) and 30 St Marys Axe (the Gherkin) are some of the best in the city and a short walk from the office. The Shard viewing point is also incredible and only a 20-minute walk.
Grab a pint.
There are 109 pubs in the City of London where you can grab a pint of bitter, a glass of wine or whatever drink you fancy.