Fall Tech Watch: Updates from 24 Companies Making Moves This Season

Fall is all about new beginnings, and the tech industry is embracing the season of change.

As students begin the new school year and the summer heat burns off, tech companies are joining in on the sense of renewal and preparation for the year ahead. Built In’s 24 featured companies this month are making moves with the future in mind. Large hiring pushes, new products and features, exciting partnerships and impactful cultural initiatives are just a few of the updates on our list this month.

For fans of tech news — and professionals looking for a new job this season — Built In has compiled an extensive list of updates to pore over. Dust off your light jacket, pick up a pumpkin spice latte and settle in for an exciting season.

 

What PwC does: PwC is a network of professional services firms in over 152 countries offering assurance, advisory and tax services.

Open roles at PwC: PwC is currently hiring for a large number of hybrid positions across its 73 office locations. Roles listed in the last month range from entry- to senior-level positions and span all departments.

 

 

 

What Spectrum does: Spectrum is a broadcasting, internet and mobile service provider with nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices.

Open roles at Spectrum: Spectrum is currently hiring for a large number of roles, especially on its retail and sales teams. Roles range from entry- to senior level across the United States.

 

 

 

What Mondelēz International does: Mondelēz International is an American multinational confectionery, food and beverage company based in Illinois leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack for the right moment, made the right way.

International Hiring: Mondelēz International is currently hiring for a large number of positions around the world. Openings span all departments and range from remote to hybrid roles.

 

 

What Cox Enterprises does: Cox Enterprises is a group of businesses that cover several industries, including automotive, communications and healthcare.

Innovating with AI: With a focus on staying on the cutting edge of technology, Cox Automotive, a branch of Cox Enterprises, is finding new applications of AI across the organization. Some applications include the use of generative AI for personalized customer communications and advanced vehicle inspection processes. Built In spoke with several Cox Automotive team members recently to get a closer look.

 

 

What Arrow Electronics, Inc. does: Arrow develops technology solutions that are used by thousands of manufacturers and service providers worldwide.

Building a more sustainable future: Recently, Arrow Electronics introduced an online platform focused on electric vehicle charging technology, offering resources and insights for engineers. The platform includes design tools, webinars and guides to support advancements in EV charging solutions.

 

 

 

What ZS does: ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond.

Open roles at ZS: ZS has a large number of open roles across its 34 offices. Many of these roles focus on AI science and machine learning. The company also listed a group of internship opportunities for early career professionals.

 

 

 

What Square does: Originally a point-of-sale system, Square now provides a full suite of payment and management tools for commercial businesses.

Making Square accessible for new customers: In a new partnership with US Foods, Square will now be available to US Foods’ customers via the US Foods CHECK Business Tools program. This collaboration aims to simplify restaurant operations, allowing businesses to adopt Square’s solutions more easily across the United States.

 

 

What Snap Inc. does: Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on camera-based applications and products, like the popular Snapchat app and augmented reality glasses.

Authentic sales culture: Built In spoke with sales leaders at Snap Inc. about the culture of success on the sales team, emphasizing collaboration, adaptability and authenticity. This culture helps Snap’s salespeople handle diverse client needs creatively by evolving to meet new challenges and goals.

 

 

What Qualtrics does: Qualtrics creates software that helps brands deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams and design products people love.

Collaborative sales at Qualtrics: In a conversation with tech sales reps on sales team culture, Built In spoke with a rep from Qualtrics, who described the culture as supportive, collaborative and communicative. The team also places an emphasis on learning and development and motivates each other through recognition and rewards.

 

 

What Adyen does: Adyen is a financial technology platform for companies across the globe, helping businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Building a global workforce: Guided by its “Adyen Formula,” Adyen is thinking proactively about growing its diverse workforce around the world. Built In spoke with the Adyen team about how it approaches inclusive hiring practices, fostering global collaboration and connecting employees with global career opportunities.

 

 

What Skillsoft does: As a global innovator in corporate learning, Skillsoft provides digital learning and training solutions for more professionals than any other company in the world.

Professional advancement for women: A recent article on Built In featured several women developing their careers at Skillsoft. Initiatives like employee advisory groups and leadership camps create pathways for women to move forward in their professional journeys while paving the way for their colleagues to follow. 

 

 

What Remitly does: Remitly is a remittance company that provides transparent money-sending services through a variety of payment and delivery options.

A purposeful approach to engineering: Built In spoke with Łukasz Nalepa, director of engineering at Remitly, about the importance of alignment between engineering teams and overall business goals. By focusing on the “why” behind the work, Nalepa explained, teams are able to think more clearly and collaborate more effectively.

 

 

 

What Invenergy does: Invenergy is a global privately held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, including wind, solar and natural gas power generation as well as advanced energy storage facilities.

Open roles at Invenergy: Invenergy is hiring for a number of positions largely based between its Chicago and Denver offices. Listings are currently spread between many engineering and finance roles that range between internships and management positions.

 

 

What Pluralsight does: Pluralsight is an online learning platform that provides technology-focused courses and training programs for professionals and organizations.

Global collaboration: Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Pluralsight has invested heavily in building a stronger, more collaborative remote culture to help teams work together regardless of where they work from. Built In spoke with employees from Pluralsight, who described the company’s “Distributed Work Playbook,” a set of resources and guidelines for a more remote and globally inclusive workforce. “When you encourage folks to be structured in the way that we communicate, everyone benefits from that,” said Eric Peguero, principal diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging manager. 

 

 

What Yext does: Yext is a digital presence platform that helps brands make meaningful connections with their customers with AI and machine learning-powered tools.

A refreshing office experience: Built In spoke to Yext recently to talk about the amenities in its New York City headquarters. Located in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood, scenic views from the office’s terraces and rooftop allow for fresh air, while refreshments in the office pantry and an in-house coffee bar keep employees powered throughout the day.

 

 

What Dandy does: Dandy is a digital dentistry company that offers affordable lab and technology services for dental offices.

Open roles at Dandy: Dandy is currently hiring for remote and in-office positions across the United States. Open roles include engineering, sales and dental specialist positions in the mid- to senior-level range.

 

 

 

What Ro does: Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company providing high-quality, affordable healthcare.

Upgrading for convenience: Ro recently introduced the “Ro Operating System,” a platform designed to provide seamless, high-quality healthcare experiences. The system offers telehealth, lab, and pharmacy services through the platform in a more convenient way for providers and patients.

 

 

What HopSkipDrive does: HopSkipDrive is a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity and care.

Growing a remote-first team: Built In spoke with a team member at HopSkipDrive to learn more about the company’s remote-first approach to hiring. Aiming to support quick growth with a diverse talent pool unlimited by location, the HopSkipDrive team thinks carefully about fostering a social, inclusive remote office culture. 

 

 

What Nativo does: Nativo is a content-based advertising company that empowers brands to expand their audiences and engage with customers online.

Making the most of customer feedback: To stay on top of market trends and build better tools, Nativo’s product teams pay close attention to feedback from their customers. In a conversation with Built In, Director of Product Jinhwa Chun Rustand described the team’s product research as a multistep process that involves the input of a diversity of Nativo clients.

 

 

What Sanity.io does: Sanity.io offers a cloud-based content operating system that helps businesses seamlessly manage their content and customer data.

New partnerships for faster content: Sanity.io recently announced a partnership with Google, allowing developers to integrate Sanity’s content platform with Google Cloud’s capabilities. This partnership will help simplify workflows for teams, especially in large-scale projects, and Sanity users will benefit from an overall improved content delivery speed, security and scalability.

 

 

What Mixbook does: Mixbook is a photo design and creation company that offers a variety of printed photo products.

Open roles at Mixbook: Mixbook is hiring for several remote positions, largely focused on marketing and copywriting. The roles range from mid- to senior-level and include full-time and contract positions. 

 

 

 

What Sunday does: Sunday is a lawn services company that provides custom lawn care products via delivery.

Effective, environmentally friendly products: Sunday CEO Coulter Lewis appeared on TechCrunch’s Found podcast to discuss Sunday’s commitment to making lawn care both more effective and environmentally conscious, positioning itself as a leader in eco-friendly home care solutions.

 

 

What Hiro Systems does: Hiro Systems provides developer tools for applications and smart contracts with Bitcoin.

New features for smart contracts: Recently, Hiro launched a smart contract monitoring feature in its platform, allowing developers to track and receive alerts for specific smart contract functions. This feature strengthens security for developers and boosts confidence in the reliability of their deployed contracts.

 

 

What New Era ADR does: New Era ADR is a fully virtual mediation and arbitration platform designed to save businesses and individuals time and expenses during legal disputes.

Compassionate Leadership: In a recent article in Exceleon magazine, New Era ADR Co-founder and Head of Operations Michelle Tyler wrote about the importance of compassionate leadership. She describes compassionate leadership as the intersection of empathy and action and encourages other leaders to be attentive to the needs of their team members.