100 Best Large Places to Work in Chicago, IL 2023

"It's exciting working on cutting-edge technology, knowing your decisions could shape the industry. "

"The vibe at the office can be described in three words: A good time. The mix of food pop-up events, meaningful developmental talks, and a ping pong tournament here and there make people come together driving a sense of purpose and belonging that I've only experienced at Chime."

"Engineers are given the autonomy to innovate, improve, and disrupt the industry. Moreover, there is mutual trust in our team, which facilitates a supportive atmosphere. Even when mistakes are made, our team always helps each other win."

"Grainger is a huge company with a long history. People have a ton of institutional knowledge and are still open to evolving. That means we can innovate and move fast, but do so thoughtfully and sustainably."

"iHerb is fast growing. We have a great culture and great leadership. Across the company, it is a very collaborative environment. An awesome company to be a part of!"

"It's pretty cool to show up every day and work with people who celebrate curiosity in everything they do. I treasure the opportunity to roll up my sleeves with my colleagues, experience the challenges first-hand, and contribute to solutions."

"One of the highlights of working as a Technologist at Fitch Group is that you get many opportunities to leverage the best of the breed technologies to bring products, services and solutions to life. "

"What makes Adyen unique and great place to work is the tremendous amount of ownership each individual gets. Every day you help solve pivotal and complex problems, and you have the opportunity to make a true impact on the success of the company and it"

"Our people define us at West Monroe. We challenge ourselves in building solutions that address the toughest technology and business challenges and help organizations master the shift."

"During my interview process with DoorDash I enjoyed the opportunity to wear multiple hats. I got a really good sense for collaboration, and for moving quickly. There’s no shortage of complex, engaging projects to work on."

"Hellofresh is a great balance of exciting challenges and a fun atmosphere. The benefits are competitive, but the intangible benefits are what makes this company a cut above my previous employers."

"Intelsat’s position at the forefront of innovation in the global connectivity industry gives me an opportunity to learn and develop new skills."

"I get to work with different managers, different teams, and different departments. There is so much room to grow here while impacting on the daily lives of customers and Crew members. I will rely on these relationships for the rest of my career!"

"I came to DRW straight out of college with no background in finance. Since then, I’ve been learning nonstop."

"Aside from the incredible people I work with, I love how our company is deeply rooted in our higher purpose. We truly run, in every aspect, so that the life of our customers, suppliers, dealers and consumers throughout the world can leap forward."

"I get to meet and work with people across a much wider set of products and functions. I’m continuously meeting people from different departments. It’s a very cross-collaborative environment. I’m also able to leverage the experience I’ve gained in my career to much greater effect."

"At Cat Digital, we are building a world-class digital platform with a great team. I get to solve the industry’s toughest problems using the latest cloud-native technologies. Plus, whenever I see Cat equipment, I feel proud of what I do!"

"“The mindset is that we care about people, and that at every level of the company, we care about making something impactful for the customers—it’s hugely empowering.”"

"Active and honest listening – Contrary to the stereotypical, extroverted sales rep, some of my most effective and insightful client interactions are when I do the least amount of talking, and the most active listening. Client insight is exponentially easier to excavate when you stop “pitching” – and start listening. "

"When you’re here at monday.com you’re not another cog in the machine. Everyone says that but this band of misfits actually lives it. It’s hard to put into words but if you want to feel the weight and impact of your efforts, this is the place to be."

"I love that everyone here loves to work together towards the common goals of making our product and our company culture better!"

"Enova provides an open and supportive environment that allows employees to proactively grow and develop. Leaders and mentors motivate team members to discover a better way to do the work. Here you can find yourself surrounded by talented, inspiring people."

"Realtor.com has been extremely supportive of my career aspirations. I started as a Customer Success Representative and am now a Senior Manager within the Customer Care organization. "

"I love working at Toast for various reasons. Toast is inclusive and always focused on my career growth. Also, working with restaurant owners and them telling you that you’ve made their dreams come true- words cannot explain that feeling. I love it here. "

"Not only do I get to work with very talented folks, but the problems we solve every day have a high company impact."

"“Grubhub is a company with a strong sense of purpose. Our decisions are data-driven and we strike a balance of process and flexibility, which allows for new ideas as well as efficiency.""

"What I enjoy most about working at PEAK6 is the unlimited ability for growth. PEAK6 invests in young talent and truly wants you to craft your career based on what interests you most. Because of this I’ve had the opportunity to hold a variety of roles"

"Being an MDP offers me the flexibility to change to a completely new role, in fact, I just moved into my current role from being a back-end developer on the Data Services team. It also provides me with the added benefit of pursuing side projects." "

"Flexport is full of professional growth opportunities and I am always tackling new challenges alongside of some of the best people. The environment is collaborative and fun. "

"Qualtrics is the forefront of this emerging field of Experience Management. I like how, using the newest tools in technology, Qualtrics helps researchers and companies act on their data."

"My career at AvePoint has been such a wonderful journey. The company culture is what motivates me every day. We're a team of inspiring individuals who want to see each other succeed & will help across all facets to ensure we achieve that success."

"Braze is a place where grassroots movements flourish, especially when it comes to social events. When a company has a good culture, it's not just that it's an enjoyable place to work, but that the culture compounds on itself and grows organically."

"Working remotely is a game changer for me. I don't have to leave work an hour early so that I can get my children from day care. Flexible work arrangements are a must for someone like me who takes care of immediate and external family. "

"The support that Yext provides parents is like nothing I have experienced before. Being a father is the most important thing to me, and it's amazing to know that I can take the time I need to take care of my family."

"I've had the opportunity to work as both an individual contributor and in leadership here at Intercom. I can honestly say that the potential for career growth has been unmatched. "

"Our team works with leaders to identify opportunities, develop new ideas and implement solutions that improve efficiency, productivity and agility. The initiatives align with strategic priorities and drive significant improvement to our bottom line."

"I get to work with the most passionate, talented and dedicated people I've ever met. We get stuff done and we do it with innovation and continuous improvement."

"Did you know, as much as 90% of a shippers’ emissions are related to their global supply chain (Scope 3)? project44 is working to provide supply chain emissions calculation data to our customers at scale, so customers can offset and reduce emissions."

"We are a hybrid company, but when we are in the office, we love to get together for after-work happy hours! We also enjoy throwing holiday parties and a summer bash when the weather is nice. This time really allows us to connect with each other outside of work."

"I love the energy, I love the addiction to learning, I love how people appreciate one another and want them to succeed. "

"My career with Discover allows me to work daily with emerging, innovative technologies, and provides ample opportunities to grow my career technically and professionally."

"It is Elastic’s culture that makes it possible. The working from home aspect makes it possible for me to be a career person and a mom at the same time. If it wasn’t for that flexibility I would have to choose."

"Since my first day at Green Thumb, the leadership team quickly empowered me to help drive the business. My scope has rapidly increased, & I now manage a large team that significantly influences the company’s strategy & operations. I’ve been able to sharpen my leadership skills while learning about the cannabis category, learning lessons every day!"

"One of my favorite things about GoHealth is the people I interact with on a day-to-day basis. Every conversation I have is so thoughtful and invigorating, and it really helps me stay motivated"

"I think that Tempus is great because I see a lot of potential for everyone. Because it's a new company, I think that we find new needs to fulfill what people are interested working on, but also fulfill their goals and also help us achieve our goals."

"Starting at Taboola 6 months ago as an SDR has been an amazing journey! Switching careers was daunting, but the support and teamwork here are incredible. As a dad of two, the competitive pay, growth opportunities, flexible PTO and hybrid model are lifesavers—who knew work-life balance was real? Thrilled to be a Taboolar!"

"What I really appreciate is that the leadership truly encourages autonomy. Teams are free to do whatever they think is best and most efficient to come up with customer solutions."

"At Hyatt, we love to connect with our guests and customers — and with each other. We host various events throughout the year, from company-wide Diversity Business Resource Group (DBRG) activities like this year’s virtual Black History Month Celebration featuring Debbie Allen, to team-led events such as virtual breakfast clubs and happy hours."

"VillageMD is dedicated to physician's success. The work here ultimately impacts patients, and for me, it’s very rewarding. "

"Work-life balance is fantastic. I start and end each day at whatever time best fits my personal and work schedule. If something comes up where I need to alter my usual schedule, everyone is always very accommodating."

"Everyone is really friendly and supports each other to ensure the team as a whole succeeds. We use state-of-the-art technologies, and we have high standards for code quality. I've grown a lot as a developer in just a short amount of time"

"I come to work every day expecting to solve problems and laugh heartily. I have yet to be disappointed."

"What I appreciate most is Arrive dedication to putting people first – employees, customers, and even through our philanthropic efforts, we always strive to go above and beyond as a company."

"My team inspires me to do my best everyday! We are a very collaborative, fun group, we take pride in our work and love that we help give users awesome experiences in the products!"

"We are inspired by the work and effort our clients put to grow their business in a responsible and sustainable way that will contribute to a positive impact in the world, which in turn also fulfils our mission: to make the world a safer place. "

"We are building tools to allow data scientists to create versioned, reproducible workflows that scale on demand. It's exciting to use state-of-the-art Open Source technologies like Python, Kubernetes, Spark, and Airflow to achieve our goal."

"You never know what sort of opportunities are out there if you don’t try! And don’t be afraid of making mistakes, it’s one of the best ways to learn!"

"My favorite part about working at Sphera is our culture. My colleagues are genuinely some of the warmest, most inviting, fun people that I have ever met and i feel lucky to work with each and every sin"

"Every day, I get to tackle interesting challenges alongside fun, passionate, talented teammates who are genuinely rooting for me. It’s a great place for problem solvers committed to applying their craft in a meaningful way."

"Our culture is more like a family than colleagues. One of my favorite aspects about this office is our Parents-designated Slack channel—an online team collaboration site. It is a great reminder we aren’t just employees, but we can be moms and dads at work, shamelessly sharing fun stories about our personal lives."

"The people at Home Chef create a welcoming culture that fosters strong relationships and promotes open collaboration, ensuring everyone's ideas are valued and heard. I am encouraged to grow with the company and I am thankful for the endless opportunities and genuine support I receive from my teammates every day."

"I come to work excited to build world-class technology teams. Radancy provides a supportive, collaborative environment with a chance to work with some of the best people in SaaS, talent acquisition, engineering and many other areas."

"My favorite thing about JPMorgan Chase is the vast number of problems we solve, and the diversity it takes to do that. Moving money, enabling payments and producing a world class customer experience are just a fraction of what we work on. Because the office is so casual and open, I get to participate in discussions on all of this. "