Pika Referral Program

Know someone brilliant? Introduce us.

Refer exceptional people from your network — you don't have to work here to help us build. Earn up to $7,500 when your referral is hired at Pika.

How it works

01

Refer

Send us their résumé or LinkedIn, the role, and why they'd be great — before they apply on their own.

02

We review

Our recruiting team logs your referral, confirms it's eligible, and keeps you posted.

03

They interview

Your referral moves through Pika's standard evaluation loop — under 3–4 hours of interviews.

04

You get paid

When they're hired and start, your bonus is scheduled — half on day one, half at three months.

What you earn

Junior
$2,500

Early-career full-time roles

Mid-Senior
$5,000

Experienced full-time roles

Staff, Lead or above
$7,500

Senior full-time roles

Final tier is confirmed by the hired candidate's role and closing compensation. Full-time roles only.

The ground rules

Who can refer

  • Any individual, 18 or older, referring in a personal capacity.
  • Anyone able to receive the payment as independent income and provide valid tax details (e.g. a W-9 for U.S. persons).
  • Referrals submitted before the candidate applies independently or is contacted by our team.

Who can't

  • Current Pika employees, interns, or contractors — you have your own internal program.
  • Staffing, recruiting, or search agencies, or anyone acting on their behalf.
  • The candidate themselves, or anyone involved in Pika's hiring decision for the role.

How you're paid

50% · On day one

Paid after your referral's first day of full-time employment at Pika.

50% · At three months

Paid once they complete three months, provided they're still actively employed.

Bonuses are paid as independent-contractor income — a 1099 is issued to U.S. referrers — not through payroll. You're responsible for any applicable taxes.

Ready to refer? Email [email protected] with the candidate's résumé, portfolio, or LinkedIn and a short note on why they'd thrive here.

One bonus is awarded per candidate — the first valid submission wins — and by referring you confirm the candidate is aware and consents to your sharing their details with Pika.

This page is a summary; participation is governed by the full Pika External Referral Program Terms & Conditions. Pika determines eligibility, tier, and bonus validity at its sole discretion and may modify or end the program at any time.

Referral is not a guarantee of an interview or offer.

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