Working at Blackwall
Here’s how our culture shapes everyday work life.
At Blackwall, values aren’t posters - they shape daily work.
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BE MORE HUMAN
Support others in good faith, whether it's helping teammates or empowering your team as a manager.
Build trust by solving problems together, and give people the space to take ownership and grow.
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STRIVE TO DELIVER
Own what you commit to, delivering on time with attention to detail.
Measure what matters by tracking meaningful KPIs, and ensure that your work contributes to the bigger picture.
Be accountable and honest about both successes and setbacks, aiming for excellence in everything you do.
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KEEP IT SIMPLE
Communicate clearly and avoid unnecessary complexity.
Create solutions that solve problems without over-engineering.
Be transparent and share the “why” and “how” behind decisions, keep the team in the loop with progress, and work efficiently by sharing your work early and often.
Context
Blackwall is a security and web infrastructure company that protects websites and applications from malicious bots and automated threats. We work with hosting providers, platforms, and businesses worldwide to keep the web safer, faster, and more reliable. Backed by strong investment, we’re expanding globally and building a team to help drive that growth.
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2,3M+
Websites and applications protected by GateKeeper
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100+
Service & hosting partners globally
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€45M
Series B round led by Dawn Capital
But more importantly:
- People
- Languages spoken
- Countries
- Continents
Remote work is our foundation, not an afterthought.
From the very beginning, Blackwall was built as a remote-first organization. Being in cybersecurity, our mission is global by nature - we protect hosting providers, platforms, and businesses all over the world. To match that scale, we needed a team structure that doesn’t depend on a single office or timezone. Remote work isn’t an afterthought here - it’s the foundation.
→ Why this matters: Aligns our operating model with our mission. As individuals, it means flexibility to work where we are strongest; as a company, it ensures we can scale globally without physical limits.
Remote by design
Our tools, processes, and workflows are designed to support distributed work from the ground up. We don’t try to fit office habits into a remote setup - we build systems that actually work for global teams. That means clear documentation, asynchronous updates, and platforms that keep everyone connected without slowing them down.
→ Why this matters: Enables efficiency across time zones. For individuals, it reduces friction and unnecessary meetings; for the company, it ensures progress continues around the clock.
Transparent operations
We hire specialists because they know their craft. Our role is to give them the context, the autonomy, and the resources to succeed. That means clarity around priorities and outcomes, not micromanagement. Transparency is central here. Roadmaps, decisions, and metrics are shared openly, so anyone can follow the bigger picture. At the same time, each person owns their commitments and is accountable for results - which reflects Strive to Deliver.
→ Why this matters: Creates alignment and trust. For individuals, it means clarity on what matters most; for the company, it ensures accountability and reliability at scale.
Sync + async balance
Remote doesn’t mean disconnected. We balance synchronous and asynchronous communication, protecting deep focus time while making collaboration easy when it counts. People choose the right channel for the job - sometimes that’s a written update, sometimes a quick call.
We look for people who are self-driven and reliable. In return, we create an environment where they can take real ownership, grow their expertise, and work alongside others who do the same. That’s Be More Human in practice - supporting each other in good faith and solving problems together.
→ Why this matters: Makes collaboration natural. As individuals, it means freedom to focus and flexibility in how we work; as a company, it means smoother workflows and reduced bottlenecks.
Connection across teams
Every team at Blackwall has its own rhythm. Some run daily standups, others rely more on async updates. We respect these dynamics and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. What matters is that collaboration feels natural and sustainable.
We also make space for the human side - informal check-ins, virtual socials, and team-driven meetups. People perform best when they feel connected, and we empower each team to define what that connection looks like.
→ Why this matters: Encourages belonging. For individuals, it means teams choose their best rhythm; for the company, it means stronger collaboration and lower turnover.
Global diversity and collaboration
Our distributed model naturally brings together people from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. This diversity strengthens our problem-solving and makes us more adaptable as a company. Working across time zones means we’ve learned to cooperate globally, valuing both cultural differences and shared goals. We see diversity not just as representation, but as an active driver of innovation and resilience in how we protect our clients worldwide.
→ Why this matters: Drives innovation and resilience. For individuals, it means exposure to new perspectives; for the company, it builds adaptability in a fast-moving industry.
Ownership and accountability
At the end of the day, remote culture only works if people are empowered to deliver. We measure performance by impact and outcomes, not hours online. Each individual has the space to own their work - and the responsibility to see it through.
That’s what makes Blackwall work: a culture where people are accountable, collaborate openly, support one another, and keep things simple. It’s how we’ve grown so far, and it’s how we’ll keep moving forward.
→ Why this matters: Balances freedom with responsibility. For individuals, it means empowerment and recognition; for the company, it sustains high performance without micromanagement.
If this way of working sounds like the right fit for you - clear ownership, global collaboration, and a culture built for remote - we’d love to hear from you.
Check out our open roles and apply to join Blackwall.