Focus is hard.
That’s why we’re here.
Join the #1 Focus Company and help millions of people take back their time from the attention economy.
saved by the average member, every day
of life returned to what matters most
lost to screens each day, often without realising
of builders, creatives, parents and students use Opal
Technology that serves humanity.
At Opal, we’re redefining how people work, think, connect, and thrive in a world full of distractions.
We started with a simple truth: we’re losing more than five hours a day to our screens, often without even realizing it. The constant pings, the endless scroll, the quick check that turns into an hour. It was costing people their focus, their creativity, and even their joy.
So we set out to build something radically different. Not another productivity app, but a companion for intentional living. One that helps people take back control of their time without guilt or shame. Today, with tools like Autofocus, our members save an average of 1 hour and 23 minutes every day. That’s over six years of life returned to what matters most.
We call ourselves the #1 Focus Company because that’s exactly what we aim to be – for our users, our team, and the future.
But we’re after something bigger than an app. Today’s multi-trillion-dollar tech industry thrives on stealing our attention with addiction science. We’re leading the rebellion and building a future where technology serves humanity instead of distracting from it.
If that’s a future you want to help build, you’re in the right place.
Five things we hold each other to.
Feedback loop
We A/B test constantly, from onboarding flows to paywalls to the smallest copy changes, so real user behaviour tells us what works. When a test proves us wrong, we see it as a win: it means we learned something quickly and can build the next thing better.
Great rather than good
Even after something ships, we keep asking how it could be clearer, smoother or more helpful, and then we go back and make it better. That’s not because we’re perfectionists. The people using Opal deserve our best work, and our best keeps getting better.
Outcomes over optics
We’re building Opal for a generation growing up with more screens and more distractions than ever, and we care deeply about helping them take back their time. That’s why we own every outcome, from the first idea to the impact it has on someone’s day. If it doesn’t make a real difference in people’s lives, we’re not done.
Trust by default
People hand us something deeply personal: how they spend their hours. We treat that data with the seriousness it deserves, default to privacy, and earn trust in every decision rather than assuming it. The same goes internally: we extend each other candor and good faith from day one.
Small team, real ownership
We’re deliberately lean, which means your work is visible and your judgment matters. There’s no waiting for permission to fix what’s broken or chase a good idea. Wide responsibility, fast feedback, and the chance to shape the product and the company as we grow.
From a Swedish forest or a Paris office.
Our home base is in Paris, and plenty of the team works fully remote. Two Opalers on what each side is really like.
“Just me and the code, and I never feel like I’m missing out.”
As someone living in a small village deep in Sweden’s forests, and someone who occasionally travels around a bit, being able to work fully remotely was one of the main advantages for me. I have to admit that after the initial two weeks of onboarding with the team in Paris, I did start to miss the office (and, of course, the Paris) vibes. But I really enjoy working from my dedicated home setup, where it’s just me and the code.
I made it sound a little lonely, right? Not really. Despite being a few thousand kilometers away, meeting everyone in person gave me a strong sense of connection to the team and to everything that’s going on. We sync regularly, and I never feel like I’m missing out. It works really well!
A few times a year, the whole team gets together for a meetup, and for me, this feels like a perfectly balanced setup.
“This team just knows how to focus.”
The first thing I noticed about working in Opal’s office is how quiet it is. On my first day you could literally hear a pin drop! Everyone was so locked in, and I remember thinking, how do they do that? It didn’t take long to find out. This team just knows how to focus (with a little help from Opal of course).
Then noon hits and the whole vibe changes. Laptops close and we all head out for lunch together. Coming from the UK, where lunch meant a meal deal at my desk, this was a big change. Here you actually sit down, eat proper food and chat, and I come back feeling so much more refreshed.
Once a month we also have Uncut Moments, optional activities like picnics by the Louvre or candlelit yoga in the office. They’re a lovely way to get to know each other outside of work.
It’s a calmer, more present way of working, and I wouldn’t swap it.
Oh, and did I mention we’re dog friendly?
Perks and benefits
Clear, human, and quick.
Applying takes time. We get it. So we give every application the attention it deserves.
Below is exactly what to expect. The structure is consistent across roles, so you’ll always know where you stand and what comes next.
A quick intro to start. We want to know who you are, what drives you, and what you’re looking for next. We’ll also walk you through the role and the rest of the process. Don’t hesitate to prepare any questions you may have about the role – the more transparent the better.
The deep dive. How you think, how you work, and where you could move the needle on the team. This discussion is as much about you figuring out whether this is the team you want to join as it is about us.
A real taste of the role. You’ll work on a problem close to what you’d actually tackle at Opal, so you can show us how you think and get a feel for the challenges you’d face day to day. No trick questions, just a chance for the team to see if the role is the right fit. Afterwards, we may set up a call to talk through your work and dig into your thinking together.
Opal exists to help people take back their time and attention, so being aligned on that mission really matters to us. In this final conversation with Kenneth Schlenker, our CEO and co-founder, you can ask your big questions, raise any doubts, and decide whether Opal is somewhere you’d be proud to build.
A short check-in with the people who know you best. You pick who tells your story.
If everyone thinks it’s a good fit, we’ll make you an offer to join!
We aim to keep the whole process moving fast, and we’ll always tell you where things stand. If there’s anything we can do to make interviewing with us smoother, just ask.
We’re genuinely excited to meet you!
Come build with us.
Don’t see your role?
If this sounds like somewhere you’d thrive, don’t think twice about applying. Tell us what you’d build at Opal and we’ll keep you in mind.
