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Sales Development Representative

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San Francisco, CA
Sales

About the Role

At Ascenda, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Information Technology space, Powering loyalty and rewards for the world's leading financial brands.

Upbound is redefining how modern infrastructure is built for the Agentic AI Era. We’re the creators and primary maintainers of Crossplane, and we’re building the Intelligent Control Plane—a new platform layer that makes infrastructure programmable, autonomous, and composable. Our mission is to power the AI-native enterprise with a foundational platform layer that helps teams provision, operate, and adapt infrastructure at scale—so platforms are ready for both humans and AI agents. We partner with leading cloud providers, ISVs, and open-source communities to help organizations move faster with greater confidence. Today, Upbound supports Fortune 500 companies and platform engineers across 100+ countries. Crossplane has surpassed 100M+ downloads and is used by 1,000+ teams worldwide. We’re a Series B company backed by GV (formerly Google Ventures), Altimeter Capital, and Intel Capital, and we’ve raised $69M to date. Learn more at upbound.io.

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Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity with 401k employer match
  • 100% medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • 14 weeks parental leave for primary caregivers, 8 weeks for secondary
  • $150/month company commuter benefits
  • Covered in-office lunches
  • Flexible time off (that we expect you to use!)
  • Dog-friendly office
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Certified for: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026, Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Ascenda

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Ascenda's workplace

Ascenda is a global technology company that powers innovative rewards infrastructure for the world’s leading financial services brands. Our solutions enable banks, fintechs, and digital wallets to deliver compelling, personalized rewards experiences that drive customer loyalty and engagement. Operating in over 40 markets, we connect financial institutions to a global network of merchants, travel providers, and content partners through a single API. By transforming everyday spending into meaningful experiences, we help our partners differentiate, scale efficiently, and unlock new value for their customers in an increasingly competitive and digital-first landscape.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Ascenda's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Ascenda is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Compensation & Time Off, Health & Wellness, Financial Benefits, Work-Life Integration. For this role specifically, benefits include: Competitive salary and equity with 401k employer match, 100% medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 14 weeks parental leave for primary caregivers, 8 weeks for secondary, $150/month company commuter benefits, Covered in-office lunches, Flexible time off (that we expect you to use!), Dog-friendly office. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Ownership Mentality and Collaborative Excellence and Customer-Centric Focus.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Empower Every Voice and Lead with Integrity.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

Ascenda currently has 8 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Sales, Customer Success, Marketing. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/ascenda/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Ascenda's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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