~Mastery: How we’re kicking down the corporate ladder

Shopify was built on the philosophical bedrock that great craftsmanship fuels the world's most exceptional products. We don't just hire people for their skills; we celebrate individuals deeply committed to their craft.

In most companies, people can only advance by climbing the corporate ladder, often forcing them into management roles that steer them away from their true passion—their craft. This phenomenon, known as the Peter Principle, is a cycle we're hellbent on breaking.

Enter ~Mastery, a system that prioritizes, recognizes, and rewards Shopifolk who are on the continuous journey of improving their craft, without funneling them into adjacent career paths they might not want. 

~Mastery is built for and rewards those who show up better to work every day. The ones who give a shit. It's for those who work hardest in service of our mission, and who, along the way, pick up extraordinary skills.

Craft has always been at the heart of Shopify. If you count yourself among those passionate folks who are all about unlocking unlimited growth and continuously honing their craft, and like the idea of joining a company founded by crafters, we’re hiring.

Why the tilde (~) in ~Mastery? Because mastery isn't a destination; it's a journey. It's not precisely quantifiable and is ever-evolving. It's an approximation, a symbol of our commitment to lifelong learning and growth.