While New York City has long been a cultural epicenter and hotspot for innovation, in recent years it has become one of the leading tech industry hubs in the country.
In a 2022 survey conducted by Embold Research, 55 percent of respondents said that the industry will be important to the city’s economy in the future. Sixty percent indicated a desire for the city to attract more tech companies.
As applicants explore the wealth of opportunities in NYC, they are targeting companies that offer generous compensation and benefits, greater flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. These three priorities, the Embold Research survey noted, are the driving factors behind securing the ideal position.
As the city’s tech industry continues to expand and post new roles, Built In NYC is highlighting nine local companies and the details that matter — the problems they’re solving, the enviable perks, the company culture and more.
What they do: Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual has long established itself as a leader in the financial services industry and provides 4.9 million clients with the tech solutions they need to guide strategic wealth management decisions and plan for the future.
Focus on diversity: Northwestern Mutual’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in its eight employee resource groups, which connect traditionally underrepresented team members. The fintech company also has launched initiatives to invest in Black entrepreneurs and women in tech, and has dedicated $40 million to Black- and women-led startups across the country.
Professional development: Built In NYC chatted with Kara Hughes, VP and HR business partner, in July to hear how Northwestern Mutual retained employees during the Great Resignation. Hughes noted it boiled down to open conversations and a genuine interest in learning what employees’ goals are and providing paths for professional development.
What they do: Healthtech company Perry Health’s remote-first care model to patients living with diabetes. The Perry Health team is composed of nurses, physicians and dieticians, who use the company’s proprietary technology and care program to monitor patients and provide preventative care.
Values well-being: The health and happiness of its team members revolve around Perry Health’s holistic approach to wellness. Family medical leave, a return-to-work program post parental leave, an unlimited vacation policy and generous insurance benefits all play a role in keeping employees happy in and out of the office.
Diversity: Perry Health not only promotes diverse hiring and unconscious bias training but also has a documented equal pay policy and a mean gender pay gap below 10 percent.
What they do: BentoBox’s marketing and commerce platform is an all-in-one solution used by over 14,000 restaurants worldwide to design elevated websites, drive online ordering and access data analytics.
Sustainability first: Food waste and insecurity are issues both BentoBox and its customers deeply care about. During its annual sustainability week, the BentoBox team shared meatless recipes, hosted competitions to create tasty organic recipes and spread knowledge about how to practice sustainable living.
In the news: Food and Wine Magazine named BentoBox as one of 16 Game Changers in 2022. “Even though the world has changed so much, and technology has changed, and restaurants have evolved, the spirit of what restaurants want to do, whether they’re a small mom-and-pop or a food truck or a Michelin-starred restaurant, is just to take care of people and provide a great experience,” CEO Krystle Mobayeni told the magazine.
What they do: Founded by two moms in 2017, e-commerce company Maisonette is an expertly curated marketplace that connects parents with the best products from around the world for their kids — stylish clothing, home decor, toys and gear are just the tip of the iceberg.
Rapid growth: The Maisonette team and customer base are well aware of how much things can change in the span of a few years. Chief People Officer Victoria Kasumu told Built In NYC that the company is expected to add 50 to 60 new team members by the end of 2022.
Thoughtful leaders: Built In NYC spoke to Brent Meyer, chief design manager at Maisonette, about his approach to task delegation and effective communication. “I like to talk through new work with junior designers in order to field questions, point out potentially complicated areas, and reference existing examples that may be useful,” Meyer said.
What they do: Cybersecurity company Trail of Bits leverages its team’s extensive industry knowledge and deep research expertise to help organizations fortify their code against cyber threats and reduce risks.
Remote work: Trail of Bits’ approach to hybrid work empowers employees to be connected and in sync from wherever they are. “Trail of Bits offered a company that was designed from the ground up for remote work, where I would neither be disadvantaged nor inconvenienced by living in a different city than my colleagues and customers,” Evan Sultanik, a computer security researcher at the company, told Built In NYC.
Keep learning: Staying up-to-date with the latest academic research and industry developments is key to best serving customers. Through lunch and learns, allotted time for continued education and giving bonuses for completing online courses, Trail of Bits ensures its team is gathering and sharing vital knowledge.
What they do: Fintech company Arcesium created a powerful cloud-native SaaS platform that organizes disparate data and simplifies complex processes to help some of the world’s leading financial institutions scale and systematize workflows.
Big perks: Generous benefits are the name of the game at Arcesium. Generous parental leave and adoption assistance, 401(k) matching, unlimited paid sick days, tuition reimbursement and expansive health insurance benefits are just a few of the perks employees can take advantage of.
Remote first: Arcesium is a remote-first workplace with software engineers spread across the world. “When someone joins fully remote, we follow straightforward techniques for the first three months, including assigning them a buddy to help navigate internal processes and tools,” Dmitry Miller, SVP, head of technical relationship management and forward deployed teams, told Built In NYC in July.
What they do: Healthtech company Talkiatry has grown rapidly to 310 employees since its founding in 2020. The company is bringing technology solutions to the mental health industry that matches patients with the best clinician for their needs.
Remote work: Employees at Talkiatry work remotely and benefit from a flexible work model that empowers team members to find a harmonious balance between meaningful work contributions and their passions.
Collaborative culture: Talkiatry’s mission is based on forging strong virtual relationships among patients and providers, a mission that extends to its employees. “Human connection is the ultimate foundation to effective collaboration and teamwork,” Service Designer Danielle Aron said.
What they do: Kaia Health strives to make relief more accessible and affordable for the millions of patients afflicted with chronic disease. With over 400,000 users, Kaia Health’s platform offers digital therapeutic programs to help people with chronic pain.
Top-notch benefits: The Kaia Health team is provided with a range of valuable perks, such as high-quality healthcare packages, an unlimited vacation policy, free daily meals and professional development opportunities.
Hybrid work: Kaia Health is a hybrid workplace that offers employees the flexibility to choose where they want to work remotely or take advantage of the ideally-located Gramercy location, which boasts a private rooftop and close proximity to great restaurants and bars.
What they do: Covera Health is utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced data science to provide accurate medical data and prevent misdiagnosis.
Flexible schedule: Covera Health’s flexible work policy gives employees the ability to set their own start and end times so they can accommodate their own unique schedules and achieve a greater work-life balance.
Health and wellness: Health and wellness are central to Covera Health’s mission, so perhaps it's unsurprising that employees are given medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as a wellness program that features health club discounts and memberships to Teledoc, One Medical, Kindbody and Talkspace.
