If the blooms of spring have you itching for some professional growth, Built In has you covered. This month, our list of featured companies is chock full of growing tech companies doing fascinating work. From fintech to gaming, these tech firms are changing the way their industries operate.
The online gaming platform Roblox is experiencing exponential growth, and hustling to grow their safety commitments along with their user base. Pharmaceutical fixture Pfizer is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a renewed focus on curing cancer. Infotech company Qualtrics and SaaS mainstay Dropbox are both working to integrate AI into their regular workflows.
And these companies are creating supportive corporate cultures alongside all their innovative work. Tapestry is championing mental health in the workplace. Intelsat’s ERGs are nurturing connection among colleagues. And at TransUnion, leadership is committed to what they call “a virtuous cycle of effective teamwork.”
If you’re looking to level up your professional life, this list of featured companies is a great place to start; they’re all doing innovative work, and they’re all hiring now.
What They Do: Intelsat launched the world’s first commercial communications satellite in 1965. Now, the company operates one of the world’s biggest satellite telecom networks providing, among other services, the technological backbone underpinning inflight connectivity and entertainment services to airline passengers all over the world.
The perks:
- Generous parental leave
- Mental health benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Colleagues Supporting Colleagues: Intelsat has a vibrant ERG program, special interest groups where co-workers can support one another both professionally and personally. “I am working alongside my ERG team to support our mission and encourage the development and growth of each of my colleagues,” Senior Principal Product Manager Sylvie Macraigne told Built In last fall.
What They Do: Q2 builds mobile banking software platforms serving credit unions, banks (large and small), community banks and financial institutions.
The perks:
- Charitable contribution matching
- Company equity program
- Fitness stipend
Investing in Success: Q2 prides itself on its company culture of growth and support. The company prioritizes creating career paths, specific mentoring programs and meaningful career development for all employees. Staff Software Engineer Maureen Slavin told Built In, “We have such a collaborative environment, free of ego and engineering political conflict. We’re so genuinely happy to invest in each other’s success.”
What They Do: TransUnion is a global information and insights company that aims to build trust between businesses and consumers through credit reporting and public record data.
The perks:
- Paid industry certifications
- Remote work program
- Paid volunteer time
‘A Virtuous Cycle of Effective Teamwork’: Last year, VP of Strategic Planning Cecilia Seiden explained to Built In Chicago how TransUnion’s key culture commitments of trust, open and honest communication, alignment on priorities and a sense of humor combine to create what she called “a virtuous cycle of effective teamwork.” “Ultimately, success is a product of many small accomplishments over the course of days, weeks and months,” she said.
What They Do: Roblox is a gaming platform and development system that connects over 65 million users around the world to immersive 3D experiences.
The perks:
- Childcare benefits
- Disability insurance
- Home office stipend
Exponential Growth: During the third quarter of 2023, Roblox saw 70.2 million daily active users up 20 percent from the same period in the year before. Users spent 16 billion hours coming together to connect, explore, learn, play, and create on our platform. The growth comes with increased focus on user safety; the company offers experience guidelines and age recommendations to help people and parents make informed decisions about using the platform.
What They Do: PrizePicks developed an app where users can play fantasy sports daily. The platform serves more than 600,000 members across 30 states, Washington D.C. and Canada. According to Inc., PrizePicks recorded revenue growth of 5,836 percent over the last three years.
The perks:
- Generous parental leave
- Company equity program
- Documented equal pay policy
Cutting Edge Gaming: PrizePicks is continuously innovating in the fantasy sports gaming world. Creating new games that are both easy to understand and fun to play on mobile devices can be a challenge, but the team at PrizePicks has found the winning formula. “As a company trying to create innovative, industry-leading games, we don’t have clear blueprints to follow; we’re the ones making the blueprints for others,” Principal Product Manager Jay Peng told Built In last month.
What They Do: Hi Marley is the first intelligent conversational platform built for insurance companies and powered by SMS. Developed by insurance professionals, Hi Marley's collaboration, coaching and analytics capabilities deliver crucial insights that streamline carrier operations while enabling a frictionless customer engagement experience.
The perks:
- Mandated unconscious bias training
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Return-to-work program post-parental leave
Collaborate to Innovate: Principal Product Designer Curtis Giberson shared his tips for keeping design work fresh with Built In last year. “If my work truly feels stale, collaboration is often the best path to inspiration. Be open to suggestions and get some fresh perspectives. The best feedback is from users, but if you can't get their input, go to a subject matter expert that knows them well or a colleague who isn't as close to the work as you are. Sometimes all you need is fresh eyes to point something out or get you unstuck.” he said.
What They Do: In addition to manufacturing popular drugs like Viagra, Advil and Zoloft, Pfizer is perhaps best known for creating the first FDA-authorized Covid-19 vaccine, which was developed in partnership with German biotech company BioNTech.
The perks:
- Hiring practices that promote diversity
- Pet insurance
- Mentorship program
175 Years of Breakthroughs: In 2024, Pfizer celebrates its 175th anniversary. Since 1849, the company has been at the forefront of scientific discovery, driving profound changes in medicine and technology. The company is using the anniversary to highlight its focus on beating cancer. “Nothing is more urgent, or more personal, than our goal to outpace, outsmart, and outmaneuver cancer at every turn,” the company explains.
What They Do: DISQO is a brand experience (BX) platform that empowers its clients to measure every customer, touchpoint, and outcome. Its identity-based ad measurement and audience products are powered by millions of consumers on the industry’s largest opt-in consumer data platform.
The perks:
- Personal development
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Hybrid workspace
Engaging Company Culture: DISQO has been intentional about connecting and supporting both in-office employees and remote workers. “There is always something fun going on at the company,” said Howard Ming, Vice President of Client Development. “Whether it’s an impromptu soccer game in the office, our annual fantasy football league, or one of the many happy hours we indulge in…our team knows how to play hard after working hard.”
What They Do: TigerConnect offers cloud-based products that enable customers to automate clinical workflows, expedite the decision-making process and improve patient outcomes.
The perks:
- Home office stipend for remote employees
- Wellness days
- Mentorship program
Best in Class: TigerConnect’s Clinical Collaboration Platform was recently named recipient of the Best in KLAS award, a benchmark of excellence in the healthcare technology industry, distinguishing software and services that significantly impact healthcare delivery and patient care. Saurin Shah, chief product officer of TigerConnect commented, “Our mission at TigerConnect has always been to make the working lives of healthcare professionals simpler, more collaborative and more productive so they deliver better patient care and experience greater job satisfaction.”
What They Do: Asimov programs living cells with genetic circuits. We partner with customers to create previously impossible biotechnologies.
The perks:
- Family medical leave
- Open door policy
- Commuter benefits
Solving Big Challenges: Asimov recently launched their new LV Edge Packaging System, a new off-the-shelf system that reduces the cost and risk of lentiviral (LV) production for cell and gene therapy developers. “By marrying mammalian synthetic biology, cutting-edge predictive models, and flexible computer-aided design software, the LV Edge Packaging System is the first of multiple planned offerings to enable cell and gene therapy developers,” said Alec Nielsen, co-founder and CEO.
What They Do: Level Access has provided technology accessibility compliance solutions for corporations, government agencies and leading educational institutions for over 20 years.
The perks:
- Childcare benefits
- 401(k) program
- Continuing education stipend
Expanding Accessibility: Level Access recently acquired UserWay, a pioneer in accessibility AI technologies. The move will allow them to help even more team members integrate accessibility into their work streams by providing tools that align with their skill sets and responsibilities, while continuing to offer the education needed to expand those skill sets and make an even stronger impact over time.
What They Do: 8th Light is a software consultancy that serves a wide range of organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
The perks:
- Paid industry certifications
- Charitable contribution matching
- Wellness days
People-Centered: 8th Light is invested in training and apprenticeships for its team, and has benefitted from a diverse workforce with a huge array of backgrounds. “There hasn’t been a single founder personality that drove this growth; it’s a group of people who have passionately produced who we are today,” founder Paul Pagel told Built In last year.
What They Do: Dropbox provides a worldwide collaboration platform. Its 700+ million global users have helped the company reach a billion dollar revenue run rate faster than any software-as-a-service company in history.
The perks:
- Restricted work hours
- Transgender healthcare benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Integrating AI: Earlier this year, Machine Learning Engineer Marta Mendez shared her reflections on incorporating AI into her work with Built In. “The integration of these tools has revolutionized my workflow and transformed how I approach problem-solving. Instead of scouring Google or Stack Overflow for solutions, I’m able to engage in tailored conversations and provide contextualized queries that yield personalized responses,” she said.
What They Do: Bonterra is a social good software company that connects organizations to their supporters and constituents. Bonterra’s case management, corporate social good and philanthropy, and nonprofit fundraising and engagement solutions help nonprofit professionals work smarter.
The perks:
- Paid volunteer time
- Performance bonuses
- Partners with nonprofits
A Collaborative Workplace: Bonterra takes a community approach to their work, validating client experiences and updating products based explicitly on client feedback. The collaboration is evident internally, too. “We want our team members to produce their own ideas from qualitative and quantitative data, interact directly with clients and help inform our roadmap priorities based on their opinions,” Chief Product Officer John Manganaro told Built In.
What They Do: Discover Financial Services is a direct banking and payment services company. It operates through its subsidiaries, Discover Bank and Discover Home Loans, Inc.
The perks:
- Diversity ERGs
- Performance bonuses
- Hybrid work model
An Exciting Year: VP of Strategic Partnerships & eCommerce Products Katharine Hebenstreit recently gave Built In a preview of the company’s plans for 2024, including new partnerships, expanded channels and enhanced security. “Collaborating with big tech companies known for their innovative and fasted-paced cultures offers opportunities for great growth and learning for product professionals as they will have exposure to cross-pollination of ideas, knowledge sharing and access to cutting-edge technologies,” she said.
What They Do: Magna International is a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers with a presence spanning 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.
The perks:
- Job training and conferences
- Generous PTO
- Company equity program
Sustainability Fueling Innovation: Magna is working toward a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as well as ambitious near-term sustainability goals including 100 percent renewable electricity use by 2030. This sustainability work means that the company is innovating in interesting ways. “Identifying problems can be easy, but finding ways to solve them within our calendar year and within the same budget can be challenging,” he said. “But momentum has been building as people identify projects and go beyond identification to full implementation,” Global Director of Sustainability and Energy Ahmed ElGanzouri told Built In last year.
What They Do: FPFX Tech is a fintech company offering SaaS solutions that enable trading firms and brokerages to scale their businesses with built to spec automation.
The perks:
- In-person all hands meetings
- Dental insurance
- Bereavement leave benefits
Visionary Leadership: FPFX CEO Justin Hertzberg was recently named a Top 20 Visionary of 2024 by CEO Outlook Magazine. An “an accomplished individual who wears multiple hats in the financial and technology realms,” Hertzberg was recognized for pioneering the first SaaS platform for proprietary trading, revolutionizing the industry with groundbreaking end-to-end automation.
What They Do: Take-Two Interactive Software is a developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K.
The perks:
- Commuter benefits
- Continuing education available during work hours
- Charitable contribution matching
A Place People Love to Work: Take-Two has been such a great fit for Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition Vonnetta Ewing that she’s stayed for more than ten years. In the constantly changing tech industry, that’s quite a feat. “In my more than 20 years of corporate experience, T2 stands out as the first company where I can truly be my authentic self,” she told Built In NYC last year.
What They Do: FRONTSTEPS provides advanced community management, security, and condo high-rise tools to simplify the lives of property management companies, enable them to provide exceptional service to their residents, and grow their portfolios.
The perks:
- On-site gym
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Team based strategic planning
Work That’s Genuinely Thrilling: VP Product & Engineering for FRONTSTEPS’ iHomefinder Flynn Waters shared about her path to tech in an article on Built In Chicago last year. While she originally envisioned herself working as a copywriter, she’s come to love her work in engineering. “I love the process of understanding our customers and their needs, then working with our talented teams to create something that serves a need or solves a problem. It’s so rewarding to me — I’m genuinely thrilled every time I see a wireframe become working software,” she said.
What They Do: BillGO is a bill management & payments platform that helps more than 32 million consumers pay bills in one convenient place.
The perks:
- Highly diverse management team
- Unlimited vacation policy
- On-site office parking
Supportive Leadership: BillGo provides professional development, mentoring and a life-learning program for all employees. Manager of Supplier Enablement Alexis Hood told Built In last year that this is especially powerful for women in the company. “BillGO’s leadership has an innate way of listening and learning. We mentor and support every woman looking to develop her skills,” she said.
What They Do: Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman fall under Tapestry’s umbrella, as it champions creativity and inclusivity, redefining fashion’s possibilities.
The perks:
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Adoption assistance
- Team workouts
Championing Mental Health: The upheaval of the last few years - pandemic, social justice conversations, and shifting political climates - led Tapestry to emphasize its support of employee mental health. The company implemented Mental Health First Aid training in partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, a comprehensive program that teaches professionals to tackle mental health conversations with empathy and a rich knowledge of available resources. ““Everybody’s mental health is being impacted. We’re able to get our people the resources they need to thrive at work,” Nora Richardson, employee relations director and leader of Tapestry’s Priority You wellness group told Built In last year.
What They Do: Qualtrics is an information tech company whose platform serves as a single system of record for all experience data, managing customer, product, employee, and brand experiences on one platform.
The perks:
- Company-sponsored family events
- Pet-friendly
- Company equity program
Letting AI Simplify Things: Last year, Qualtrics’ machine learning engineering team spoke to Built In about the ways integrating AI into their workflow is freeing up time and energy. “There’s so much potential for simplifying heavy lift and repetitive tasks, that the result of this focus is going to be professionals with better skills for more challenging problems, while AI simplifies the more mundane tasks,” they said.
