Landscape view from inside a bus

A career with impact and global reach.

Come join our team and empower travelers.

 
Our mission is

To be the world’s largest ground travel marketplace by powering great rides and guiding travelers throughout their journeys.

The values that drive us

  • Going places

    Our customers are going places. We are, too. We’re excited to help redefine the future of the travel industry.

  • Sustainable

    We promote efficient travel that helps travelers reduce their environmental impact. We also embrace sustainability in our workplace and community.

  • Independent spirit

    We cultivate our curiosity, share new knowledge, and move along the path of continuous learning.

  • Super-helpful

    Helpfulness is a core part of our mission. Our team members help each other succeed through collaboration.

Culture makes the difference

We’re passionate about travel and connection, and we thrive on a culture of openness, continuous improvement, and mutual respect.

How we approach our work is important: we try to stay humble, knowing the right answer isn’t always the obvious one.

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Cultural diversity matters. Part of the Diversity Type initiative, our design team created posters promoting cultural diversity.

Diversity

As a company with a globally distributed team, we value diversity, inclusion, and the many ways differences can become our strengths. Here’s how we do this:

  • by promoting a culture of equity and belonging
  • by providing a fair work environment
  • by giving each team member a seat at the table
  • by putting our values into practice, daily
Our people

The soul of our company is our people, and the connections we share. We proactively hire talented people, regardless of location, and we empower them to make an impact.

Our peers

We work in agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating across time zones to improve our users’ lives. What really counts: initiative, impact, and the work you’re prepared to do.

Our customers

Busbud customers are the reason we exist. They live in far-flung places, and they rely on us for important travel choices. We strive to understand their needs and the challenges they face.

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Students in Lebanon are using our older computers to learn how to code.
Employees regrouped after cleaning tash on Mount Royal in Montreal
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Employees on a field trip in Poland
Busbud employees high-fiving during a gathering at the park
Busbud employee smiling to the camera.
  • Perks & Benefits

  • icon_flexibility.svgFlexibility

    The Busbud work policy offers maximum flexibility and the option to work from anywhere. We’re flexible on hours and work setup. If you’re near Montreal, you can also work onsite at our newly renovated headquarters.

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    We believe you should share in our company’s success. We offer generous stock options for every Busbud employee.

  • icon_health.svgHealth and wellness

    Your health comes first. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as unlimited sick days, as well as unlimited access to telemedicine, including mental health services.

  • icon_gear.svgIT gear

    Unlock your productivity with the best tools available. We provide the latest computers and tech equipment so you can do your best work every day.

  • icon_travel.svgFun and travel

    Busbud team members get free bus tickets across the globe. We offer this perk so you can see the world through the eyes of our customers. We also have regular company events and annual hackathons.

  • icon_career.svgLearning & Development

    We offer you a clear path for career growth. To support this, we provide an annual individual allowance to career development training as well as ongoing mentoring, training, and regular performance reviews — all focused on your professional development.

  • icon-pto.svgUnlimited Paid Time Off

    In the spirit of flexibility, we offer a family-friendly work policy. We also encourage you to take time to recharge and benefit from our unlimited vacation allowance.

  • icon-sustainability.svgSustainability

    Busbud team members benefit from an annual sustainability fund that can be applied to various wellness and sustainability options. Additionally, we contribute to causes that are important to our team.

Busbuds are saying...
  • Awesome, detailed career ladder, set up to help you meet your goals and provide a clear roadmap for advancement.

    Very competitive compensation, with transparent salary grid, stock options and free bus tickets anywhere in the world.

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    Jacob

    Tech lead + Engineering manager

  • I really love the culture and focus on our values. Knowing that we are creating an accessible world that makes it easier to travel by land is awesome! That being said, we also have a rewarding working environment with wonderful colleagues.

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    Nate

    iOS Engineer

  • Why I love working at Busbud? A sense of accomplishment at the end of the day, knowing that I helped travellers around the world on their journey, to explore the world. Also being able to work in a diverse, multicultural and highly talented team, where everyone helps each other to grow and succeed.

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    Charles

    Customer Experience Specialist

  • Busbud really values inclusivity and has a really lean structure which allows you to work beyond your role, and join in on diversity projects, or host trivias for example. I truly feel like I am making an impact at Busbud, helping travellers to explore more sustainable travel.

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    Lea

    Senior Associate, Corporate Development

  • Busbud has been absolutely key to my growth as both an individual Software Engineer, and as a team leader over the last 7 years. Contributing to an environment that’s both challenging and nurturing keeps me excited to login to work every day.

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    Dustin

    Tech Lead, Core/Supply Squad

  • At Busbud, I work with some of the friendliest, brightest, and most passionate people that push the needle every day. I love that I can work to my full potential in an environment of trust, autonomy, transparency, and innovation. I also love that we have flexibility, and I can work remotely. I couldn’t be happier!

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    Emily

    Talent Acquisition Manager

Going places?
We’d like to hear from you.

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