A chance to work with several of the most innovative Fortune 100 technology companies in the U.S.
With our in-house designers, engineers, and machinists working together from day one, issues get fixed in CAD - not discovered in production, so you get your product shipped without compromising your vision, or timeline.
If you have an innate curiosity about how things work and the drive to make them work better, Sherpa might just be the place for you.
You’ll find:
A chance to work with several of the most innovative Fortune 100 technology companies in the U.S.
An unbureaucratic environment where you can focus your energy on the work, without politics or red tape to navigate
Exposure to a variety of technologies and industries, which means you’ll expand your expertise at a fast pace
An amazingly capable, collaborative team ready to share their knowledge and experience with you
To see whether it could be the right path for you, take a look at our work, learn about the process behind it, and meet the team that makes it real.

“People are encouraged to gravitate towards their strengths and improving themselves. We’re encouraged to act on our ideas.”
“There are always new projects, new clients, and new industries to dive into. It’s rewarding to get to explore things I didn’t know I didn’t know.”

Sherpa Design is honored to be recognized as one of the 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work in Oregon and SW Washington by the Portland Business Journal.
At Sherpa, our mission is Exploration, and we believe in equipping our team for long-term success with benefits that match. In addition to employer-paid health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans, we designed a tenure recognition program to promote continued exploration through learning and time away from work.
As outdoor enthusiasts, we also do gear giveaways for each employee beginning at year one. Each person is different and our benefits are designed to support a healthy and well-rounded life both in and
outside of Sherpa.
PTO for vacation and sick leave
10 Paid holidays
Paid volunteer time off
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Sabbatical after 7 years
Hybrid and work from home options available for certain positions
Flexible schedules for work life balance
Supplemented pay for OR and WA paid family leave for new parents
Simple IRA with 3% salary match
Employer paid group life insurance
Aflac supplemental plans including accident, disability, and cancer
Access to mental health services, legal and financial advice
Quarterly prizes for employee recognition
Robust tenure recognition program with gifts and experiences
Use of items like standup paddle boards and snowshoes
Summer event, winter holiday party, several happy hours, celebrations, and company lunches every year
Bicycle commuters are eligible for reimbursement of a maximum of $400/year for the first year for the costs associated with bicycle purchase, improvement, and repair relating to your bicycle commute.