System1

System1 is a digital marketing and customer acquisition company based in Marina del Rey, California, founded in 2013. The company utilizes advanced data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence through its Responsive Acquisition Marketing Platform (RAMP) to enhance digital advertising and optimize customer acquisition. Its programmatic marketing approach automates the process of targeting high-intent consumers in real time, integrating intent data and proprietary algorithms to deliver quality audiences across various advertiser verticals, including travel, finance, health, automotive, and entertainment. System1 operates a diverse portfolio of digital properties that reach around 120 million consumers monthly. This includes well-known brands such as Startpage, Info.com, MapQuest, and HowStuffWorks. The company prioritizes user privacy, offering one of the world’s most private search engines and developing privacy-focused products and services. With a leadership team experienced in digital media and technology, System1 continues to expand its offerings through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its position as a comprehensive digital marketing platform.

Information Technology & Services Los Angeles, United States Founded 2013 ~153 employees NASDAQ: SST

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Employees
153
0% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.2M
Revenue ~$334M
Stock
SST
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
20.1%
Tech: 20.9%
H1B filings, FY2025
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
3
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

System1 went from 181 employees in Jul 2023 to 153 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 7 people joined, 4 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering64
Other46
Marketing22
Operations8
Finance5
Product3
HR2
Sales1

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Salaries at System1

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8 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Marketing2
Operations1
Engineering1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 3 filings.

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System1 FAQ

How many employees does System1 have?

System1 has about 153 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does System1 sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. System1 filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. The largest group was Operations roles.

What is System1's revenue per employee?

System1 makes about $2.18M in revenue per employee, based on $333.52M annual revenue and 153 employees.

How much does System1 pay?

6figr has 8 salary profiles for System1 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the System1 salaries page. See System1 salaries

Is System1 a public company?

Yes. System1 is publicly traded under the ticker SST on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.