2026 Employee Benefits
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Step 01 / Eligibility
Who qualifies, and when coverage begins.
A quick rundown of who's covered and when your benefits kick in.
Who's eligible?
Full-time Sysdig employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for all benefits described here.
Eligible dependents
- Legally married spouse
- Children up to age 26
- Incapacitated children of any age
- Domestic partners
What documentation do I need?
For new dependents you'll need a marriage or birth certificate, or proof of domestic partnership. Upload through Workday → Benefits within 30 days of the qualifying event.
When coverage starts
Qualifying life events
Outside open enrollment, you need a qualifying event (marriage, baby, loss of coverage, etc.). Notify HR within 30 days.
Step 02 / Medical
PPO & HMO — choose the plan [that fits your life].
Two flexible medical options with strong company contributions and 100% covered preventive care.
PPO Costs
PPO 03559 · Flexible — see any in/out-of-network doctor.
PPO Coverage Details
See Rx & out-of-network details
Rx tiers: $10 generic / $35 preferred / $60 non-preferred / 25% specialty (max $250). Out-of-network: 60% coinsurance after $1,000 / $3,000 deductible, $5,000 / $10,000 OOP max.
💊 Save on prescriptions
- • Ask your doctor about generic alternatives
- • Use 90-day mail order for additional savings
- • Check major retailer generic savings programs
- • Ask about free samples & manufacturer rebates
🏥 Save on medical care
- • Use Teladoc ($10) for non-emergency issues
- • Convenient Care Clinics for fever, sore throat, UTIs
- • Free-standing imaging centers ≈ ⅔ less costly than hospitals
- • Urgent Care vs. ER can save you hundreds
Medical: 555-920-4418 · Teladoc: 555-731-2094
Step 03 / Dental
DPPO — see any dentist, save more in-network.
Preventive care is fully covered. Major work and ortho support included.
Dental DPPO Costs
Dental Choice Plus
Coverage Breakdown
What's covered at each level?
Preventive: cleanings, exams, x-rays, fluoride.
Basic: fillings, extractions, root canals, periodontics.
Major: crowns, bridges, dentures, implants.
Dental: 555-842-3091
Step 04 / Vision
Affordable eye care for everyone.
Just $0.89 per pay period gets you exams, lenses, frames, and contacts.
Vision Costs
Vision Plan
Vision Coverage Details
Step 05 / Life & Disability
Protection for you and the people you love.
Sysdig pays for the basics. Layer on extra coverage when you need it.
Optional
Voluntary Life & AD&D
Purchase additional coverage for yourself and dependents. Max employee benefit cannot exceed 5× basic annual earnings. Spouse max is 50% of employee election.
Guaranteed issue applies to new hires only.
See coverage amounts
Employee: $10K – $500K in $10K increments. Spouse: $5K – $250K. Children: $2K, $5K, or $10K flat.
Voluntary
Disability Insurance
Protects your income if illness or non-work injury keeps you from working. STD for short-term recovery, LTD for extended periods.
View STD & LTD details
STD: 60% of weekly earnings up to $2,500/wk · 7-day waiting period · 26-week max.
LTD: 60% of monthly earnings up to $10K/mo · begins after 180 days · pays to age 65.
Life & Disability: 555-604-8173
Step 06 / Voluntary
Extra protection for life's unexpected moments.
Add-on plans that pay on top of your medical insurance — no coordination required.
Why voluntary benefits? Sometimes medical insurance isn't enough to cover unforeseen out-of-pocket expenses. These plans pay on top of your medical plan — no coordination required.
🛡️ Accident Coverage
Accidents happen anytime. This policy pays you a benefit for each covered injury and treatment — helping cover out-of-pocket costs.
See what's covered
Fractures, dislocations, burns, lacerations, ER visits, x-rays, follow-ups, ambulance and more — pays a flat cash benefit per event.
🫀 Critical Illness
Lump-sum cash if you're diagnosed with a covered condition like cancer, heart attack, or stroke. So you can focus on getting better.
- Employee: $10K–$40K increments
- Spouse: Up to $40K (≤100% of employee)
- Child(ren): Up to $20K (≤50% of employee)
See covered conditions
Cancer, heart attack, stroke, major organ transplant, kidney failure, paralysis, coma, severe burns, and 12+ additional conditions.
Voluntary Benefits: 555-329-7461
Step 07 / FSA
Save money on a pre-tax basis.
Two pre-tax accounts that lower your taxable income while paying for everyday care.
Healthcare FSA
Pay for medical, dental, and vision expenses with pre-tax dollars — deductibles, copays, Rx, glasses, contacts, Lasik, orthodontia, and more.
Dependent Care FSA
Save on childcare, daycare, after-school programs, and elder care expenses — all on a tax-free basis.
Use it or lose it. FSAs have a use-it-or-lose-it provision. Be conservative when choosing how much to contribute.
FSA Support: 555-271-8034
Step 08 / 401(k)
Start building your future today.
Sysdig matches 50% of every dollar you contribute. That's free money compounding for decades.
Plan Highlights
View vesting schedule
Your contributions are 100% vested immediately. Sysdig's match vests on a 3-year graded schedule: 33% / 66% / 100%.
Sysdig adds $2,500 — that's free money 🎉
💡 Don't forget! Designate a beneficiary during or shortly after enrollment. Review it periodically.
Retirement: 555-493-6120
Step 09 / Wellness
SysCare EAP — 100% company paid.
Confidential support for life's hard moments. Available to you and your dependents, 24/7.
Employee Assistance Program
Free, confidential assistance for you and eligible dependents. Available 24/7.
🐾 Pet Insurance
Pet insurance for dogs and cats. Use any vet, anywhere — including specialists and emergency providers. Rates based on individual quotes.
Step 10 / Time Off
Rest, recharge, ship better code.
Generous PTO that grows with tenure plus 8 paid holidays and a floating day.
PTO Accrual by Level
+8 hours/1 day per year of service. L1 & L2 max 200 hrs; L3 & L4 max 240 hrs. Must complete 90 days before using PTO.
2026 Paid Holidays
- 🗓 New Year's DayJan 1
- 🗓 Memorial DayMay 26
- 🗓 Independence DayJul 4
- 🗓 Labor DaySep 1
- 🗓 ThanksgivingNov 27
- 🗓 Christmas EveDec 24
- 🗓 Christmas DayDec 25
- 🗓 New Year's EveDec 31
Step 11 / More Perks
Extra benefits that make Sysdig a great place to work.
Beyond the core plans — perks built for engineers, for families, and for life outside work.
Sysdig Employee Discount
Exclusive access to discounted gear, gym memberships, travel and more. Contact HR to get signed up.
Email HRSysCare EAP
24/7 confidential counseling and support for you and your dependents — 100% company paid.
Call 555-697-4215Learning Stipend
$1,500/year for KubeCon, certifications, books, and courses to keep your skills sharp.
Submit a requestCommuter & Transit
Pre-tax commuter benefits up to $315/month for transit and parking around our SF HQ.
EnrollTake the next step
Ready to enroll the right way?
Download the full 2026 Benefits Guide, then complete enrollment in Workday. Open enrollment runs Nov 4 – Nov 22.