Best Large Places to Work in Chicago, IL 2023

"ZS does a great job of bringing DEI out in the beginning and the forefront. It shows the company's commitment—this is important, it’s not an afterthought."

"When you work at IMC, you are constantly challenged"

"I was attracted to Chime because it is a different way of banking that actually cares about people's financial health. I have been blown away by the commitment and passion everyone here has to make that happen. My time at Chime has been one of the most rewarding in my career when I see the impact our work has on our members."

"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."

"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."

"I always feel encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share a solution. I am not restricted to just sit in front of a screen and program; I interact with product managers, account managers, tech support, and pricing analysts to the point where I can put myself in their shoes and understand their perspectives and issues as well."

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

"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.”"

"Our business plan reflects the change in products DFIN is selling today versus what we sell in five years. DFIN today is a company that offers a lot of professional services that we added software to, but the goal is to become a SaaS company that has services to support it. "

"Every time I walk through those doors to come to work in the morning, I genuinely look forward to seeing everyone that I work with. Everyone that works here is so friendly and unselfish with their time, energy, and efforts. It truly is a team community where everyone does care about each other and is willing to help."

"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. "

"At Beyond, I feel supported, encouraged, and heard, which has led to my continued growth not only professionally but personally as well."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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 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."

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

"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."

"When I first joined Sprout, I could count the entire Sales team on one hand. Since then, my career has taken a variety of paths, from training and enablement to assisting our Sales team from a strategic perspective as a Solutions Engineer. Thanks to a workplace environment that fosters growth, I’ve been able to advance my career at Sprout."

"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."

"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. "

"To future proof our AI strategy, I think about it like software development. If we have legacy code that's 30 years old sitting there (technical debt) that's not good. So I think just a constant practice of updating your estate or remodeling your home to make sure you're using the latest and greatest is going to help you stay at the forefront of AI"

"I never thought I’d go from analyzing prehistoric remains to aerospace technology. Understanding the origins of our past and creating technology for our future have interestingly the same foundational principles."

"It has been a great company to experience constant growth and challenge. I started in engineering documentation control and moved from quality engineering and global high impact problem-solving roles to my current design engineering role."