DockYard

DockYard operates as a remote-first, fully distributed firm of custom software designers and engineers. The company emphasizes work–life balance, trusts people to work where they are most productive, and focuses on proactive sharing, flexible scheduling, and collaborative communication. See the company culture page for more context.

The team sets aside recurring time for learning and internal work: “DockYard Friday” provides weekly time for internal projects, skills development, or participation in diversity groups, and “DockYard Days” are used to focus on open-source contributions and focused learning (culture, team).

On client work, DockYard emphasizes quality and collaboration: projects are managed toward specific quality goals, team members participate in planning their work, and the company practices paired design and programming on many projects. The firm also shares work and tools with the community through open-source contributions (source).

To keep a strong team connection across locations, DockYard uses in-person retreats and get-togethers that combine work, team activities, and social time to strengthen collaboration and team spirit (careers).