Anderson Chen

Updated on April 26, 2024

At the two-day company event, culture and camaraderie were on full display.

Shelby Bolinger

Updated on April 24, 2024

100 women across the tech industry have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. Meet them here.

Alyssa Schroer

Updated on May 02, 2024

Check out these Austin companies making the Lone Star State a growing tech hub.

Olivia McClure

Updated on April 26, 2024

Learn how Favor’s technologists have grown and made an impact by building a close-knit partnership between engineering and product teams, while also investing in the right systems and resources.

Anderson Chen

Updated on April 26, 2024

At the two-day company event, culture and camaraderie were on full display.

Shelby Bolinger

Updated on April 24, 2024

100 women across the tech industry have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. Meet them here.

Matt Przybyla

Updated on April 12, 2024

Let’s take a look at how the pay stacks up for two of the most popular careers in tech today.

Check out these Austin-born startups disrupting the food space, including data-driven cattle health software solutions, customized chocolate orders, health bars for a cause, and more.

Sunny Betz

Updated on April 01, 2024

Hungry for delivery? These companies deliver meals and more straight to your door.

Alyssa Schroer

Updated on March 20, 2024

More organizations are investing the time, money and energy to create jaw-dropping office spaces. Check out some of our favorites.

A team member discussed the company’s ‘exceptional’ onboarding program, his early wins, and how the collaborative culture motivates him to excel.

Taylor Rose

Updated on January 26, 2024

A look inside what it’s like to work at 6 of Austin’s featured tech companies

Check out these e-commerce companies with a presence in Austin! Some are hiring, some you'll recognize, and all are available to make your life easier.

We've highlighted 19 startups that got their start at local incubators and accelerators.

Matt Przybyla

Updated on September 26, 2023

Data science and computer science careers share some overlap, but they ultimately have very different areas of focus. Here’s what you need to know as you enter the field.

Olivia McClure

Updated on September 21, 2023

Learn how Favor’s technologists have grown and made an impact by building a close-knit partnership between engineering and product teams, while also investing in the right systems and resources.

With remote and hybrid workplaces, companywide connectedness is more important than ever. How three Austin-based companies are promoting togetherness and ensuring employees feel valued.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on April 10, 2023

Favor, SmarterX and CertifID lead with core values that are unique to their companies as DNA. Built In Austin sat down with them to learn more.

Matt Przybyla

Updated on March 15, 2023

Data science and machine learning are closely related fields, but they have some key differences. If you’re entering the profession, you need to understand how they overlap and also where they diverge.

Leaders at four Austin companies gave an inside look at their growing tech teams and shared what qualities a successful candidate should possess.

Anderson Chen

Updated on September 22, 2022

At the two-day company event, culture and camaraderie were on full display.

Matt Przybyla

Updated on August 09, 2022

Lots of writing about data science topics focuses on individual contributions, but collaboration is key for success in the field. Here are three ways your entire team can improve.

Matt Przybyla

Updated on August 09, 2022

Structured query language, or SQL, is a useful tool both for data scientists and many others who work with data. This tutorial will introduce you to its use in Python.

Matt Przybyla

Updated on August 09, 2022

Although each data science job interview is unique, there are some common, recurring questions that you’re likely to hear. So, be sure to prepare for them ahead of time.

Matt Przybyla

Updated on August 09, 2022

With a plethora of programs available in both graduate schools and online, how do you know which option will give you the best training for a data science career? Check out the pros and cons of each choice here.

Avery Komlofske

Updated on May 04, 2022

It’s possible to code with speed without resorting to quick fixes.

Women are supporting each other all the way to the top.

Austin offers a wealth of engineering jobs that give people the chance to do work that matters, is challenging or simply fun. You just have to know where to look.

A culturally competent workplace can lead to increased creativity, more ideas, improved listening and increased empathy toward others’ feelings. 

What’s more exciting than igniting a fresh new job search? How about the exciting opportunities that await?

Check out some of the most unique areas of five Austin tech offices.

Austin tech collectively raised $97 million in funding throughout September, up $26 million over August. Sixteen companies welcomed new funds, compared to 10 last month, with an average deal size of $6 million. Here are the top five rounds.

Favor, a food and retail goods delivery order app startup, has just raised a $13 million investment round. The company, which has grown by serving college campuses and then expanding to surrounding zip codes, is preparing to launch to 10 new cities. Facing wide-ranging competition from the likes of GrubHub, Postmates, and UberFresh, Favor’s expansion plans and large funding round are part of a race to grab market share before the on-demand delivery industry becomes too crowded.

Uber and Lyft have only been in Austin for two years, and while they’ll likely return, there are other ways to get around. In fact, some organizations stand to benefit without them here. Here are the top five that come to mind.

When Austin asks for a favor, that favor tends to be for a taco – a ‘Trailer Park ‘Trashy’ on Flour,’ to be exact. Celebrating their two-year anniversary, Austin-based delivery service Favor is releasing data on the sorts of favors they’ve been asked to do.

Favor's new 12,000-square-foot office space, located at 1705 Guadalupe Street, will be home to the company’s 120 Austin employees and has plenty of room for future expansion. The office was designed by Favor’s own creative team.