100 Best Places to Work in Chicago, IL 2023

"At ZS, I enjoy the challenge of solving high impact, complex problems in a highly collaborative team setting. ZS has empowered me to find opportunities and support to expand my knowledge, maximize strengths, and grow in my career."

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

"With a focus on culture and empowerment, we all have the freedom to be impactful, create value, and pursue a meaningful career in a fast growing space. I start every day energized by the people around me and excited for the challenges ahead."

"Courage, openness & shared knowledge. Courage to speak up or challenge makes innovation possible. Openness to different perspectives produces growth. Sharing what we've learned is crucial because no one has all the pieces. When one wins, we all do."

"I love Origami because I have been able to rapidly improve my professional skills and make meaningful relationships. The culture and inspiring work have allowed me to achieve career goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance."

"I learn something new every single day at Meraki – and I love that!"

"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."

"We hire smart people to do smart things."

"The people at Smartly have all different backgrounds and areas of expertise, but what ties us all together is a deep passion for solving customer problems. This common ground creates a fun, collaborative and solution-oriented environment to work in!"

"As the National Chair for the multicultural business resource group, Embrace, I'm excited to work with our leadership team on our mission, vision and goals to the firm while provided support and a voice for our diverse associates. "

"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. "

"Radio Flyer is a great place for curious minds to bring innovative ideas, without red tape limiting execution. Flyers are tasked to find new and better ways to do their work and given the trust and bandwidth to experiment and fail along the way."

"We launch and iterate fast! We are highly motivated, proactive, and passionate about our jobs. New ideas and initiations are very welcomed. People are always willing to jump on a call to discuss problems or coordinate on new projects"

"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."

"From first interview to first month, my experience at Checkout.com has been characterized by great warmth. Our purpose-driven culture is fostered at a staggering global scale— a testament to the incredible people and minds here!"

"The mentorship I have received and the opportunities to mentor junior engineers and interns allowed me to quickly develop my professional skills."

"OppLoans has granted me so many opportunities to grow professionally and personally that I feel even more driven to help the company succeed in return."

"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 recently joined Aprimo, and I truly feel at home! Not only do we have great products, but the people who work at Aprimo are smart and talented. We wear many hats and work together as a true team in order to make sure our clients are satisfied."

"The foundation of Leap's culture is passion; for the business, for retail, for the industry defining movement we're leading, it's incredibly exciting to be a part of and I cannot wait to see where we go next."

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

"I have always believed that finding happiness in a professional environment is rooted in the three P's... People, Place and Product. Basis Technologies checks all three of those P's for me and I could not be happier working at Basis. "

"Innovid has always supported a healthy work-life balance, especially during the trying times of the pandemic. In fact, they fully supported my decision to move to a new city for my family. In my time here I have always been able to take personal time and felt support from my team while I am away – whether it be PTO, a midday lunch break or last min"

"One unique thing with the company is: hierarchies and boundaries are usually the last things that employees observe. In other words, work is the metric of how one's progress is valued. Another great thing is company's overall commitment to the diversification and equal opportunities for all."

"It has always been your knowledge, experience, and work ethic that counts around here. Not how you look, your personality, or your hobbies/interests/etc... I've always really appreciated that."

"As a graduate, I wanted to work in a fast-paced environment, where I would be exposed to many different technologies and could learn a lot. That’s exactly what I have found in my first few weeks, and I’m very excited for my future here."

""We have a great team, plenty of autonomy, and all the challenges of scaling by millions of users a year!""

""tms has always been more than a place to work. It’s my family, my inspiration, my innovation incubator. With warm personalities and tools to grow, here I find fulfillment in everything I do." "

"It’s incredible to feel my passions engaged in my role. I feel encouraged to be creative every day at Dataiku. I am valued for my skill set and inspired to innovate; I seek to find imaginative solutions to my projects amongst a diverse, talented team"

"Working at John Deere has been a great experience because I work with fantastic people and can make a difference both for my colleagues and our customers. Deere is a leader in data and analytics, and I’m happy to be a part of that journey. "

"The diversity of experiences and interests of Squarespace employees continuously surprises me. We have concert pianists, photographers, chefs and artists that work here. "

"Finix is very supportive and finds ways to ensure we’re prioritizing our well-being so we can bring the best version of ourselves every day. We have hobby stipends to pursue our interests and Finix Fridays, extensions of long weekends, so we can really recharge. We also have No Meeting days for focused work which is hard to find in a remote world. "

"I have two kids and iManage understands the need for home life balance. There is no such thing as clock watching. Sometimes I need to start work later and finish earlier so I can pick up kids. I can then work in the evening after the kids are in bed"

"Vivid Seats opens the door for your advancement. It is up to everyone to use the tools given and carve their own path. Coupled with a rapidly growing environment, working at Vivid Seats is an opportunity worth taking."

"To be a part of PatientPoint, creating products that are connecting with patients which could impact their health journeys, their quality of life and their human existence is one of the most powerful contributions I’ve made in my career."

"Box does an incredible job at celebrating who you authentically are, no matter what background or personality you have and I think those traits are essential to thrive in a workspace."

"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!"

"We are a close-knit team obsessed with getting stuff done. But we don't limit ourselves to Zoom calls and office walls. From building tractors in the office to farm visits and happy hours, there's always room for a good time."

"“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.”"

"While broad direction is provided by leadership, project teams carve out each person’s role and determine the best path forward. This gives individuals autonomy and allows us to have a variety of responsibilities."

"The best is the Leadership Breakfast where the office leaders make a full blown cooked in office breakfast for everyone…..or the Chili Cookoff….we do great food events!"

"Having joined in July of 2019, I can say that Arcadia demonstrates the results, efficiency, and speed of a start-up while providing the stability and resources of a multinational health-tech corporation."

"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."

"For our in office employees we do happy hours in office and offsite, volunteer days, holiday theme parties (i.e halloween, st pattys day, valentines day, end of year holiday party, etc), a summer boat event, and a fyllo fam lunch every Tuesday. Virtually we do lunch and learns, speaker series, health and wellness initiatives, game shows, etc."

"Whenever someone asks me what I love most about Strata, my answer always starts with the creative freedom I get as an engineer. Innovation is one of our core engineering principles and we have a culture that embraces communication and sharing ideas."

"What do I love most about Tock? The people. Each employee utilizes their own perspective and expertise to work together on projects and solve problems collectively. Everyone is eager to help each other and lead the company to more successes."

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

"I’m excited to come into work each day because there is always something new going on in the office. Whether it’s a partner launch or a new feature to our product, it creates new challenges to solve in our growing community. "

"My favorite part about working at Zoro is that I have opportunities to collaborate with multiple teams. I have the freedom to leverage my peers' area of expertise to discover new and innovative long-term solutions. The unique aspect of this is with e"

"Pangea offers the opportunity to be involved in the full design and development process. I am able to fully understand the product and architecture, while putting the best solution forward. I have added many skills that have advanced me in my career."

"There’s something special about working for a company undergoing an incredible amount of growth. At Showpad, I have a clear understanding of how my role ties to our goals and why that’s important as we continue to scale."

"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."

"Wolverines know how to work hard and play hard! Work-life balance is a core component of our culture. We believe you cannot be truly satisfied at work if you do not make time for yourself. By 5pm our office is mostly empty and you will not see the lights on over the weekend. Our generous vacation package allows us time to unwind or go explore!"

"The organization is moving into a position where we lead with diversity inclusion equity first. This initiative combined with the amazing set of people we have here, is setting SpotHero's foundation for success. "

"I can honestly say that my career was made at Snapsheet. I started as a Customer Success Specialist, was quickly promoted to Technical lead and shortly after that I had the amazing opportunity to become manager of the very department where I started."

"I’ve worked at companies that have felt like just an office, but DV feels like a community workplace. A diverse and talented group of people are working to fulfill an amazing vision with a truly unique methodology."

"I love the idea that I have a best friend at work. I love the idea that people listen to my opinion. I love the idea that I get to learn and grow each day."

"The Grand Studio team goes above and beyond to ensure I feel not just welcomed but also supported and challenged on every project. I am thankful to learn from such a talented group who champions trust, humility, and collaboration."

"Inspire11’s atmosphere of collaborative competition drives everyone to turn it up a little more every day. Talent is recognized regardless of seniority or demographic, and we’re encouraged to take bold risks and have the support to get it done."

"Our employees have spoken and Realtor.com has been named a Best Place to Work in Austin! Together, we build strategies, solutions and products to deliver a homebuying experience like no other. You should join us. realtor.com/careers"

"I love being able to work with our customers to help them solve problems. I get to manage and mentor some of the most talented product folks in town. And I get to directly see the impact of my team’s work on the customer-- that’s a great feeling."

"I’m glad I joined NP! Folks around here are super friendly, masters of their craft, and always willing to help and share knowledge. There’s so much excitement around here that I look forward to what the workday brings when I wake up every day."

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

"What I value most at relayr is that I feel I have an impact. Everything I do translates directly into something that brings the company a step forward."

"Everyone is trusted to take time off throughout the year when they want to, and they actually do take time off. I also have my Slack notifications turned off every night, on weekends, and on PTO. We’re all about finding ways to achieve ambitious goals with sustainable and healthy day-to-day processes."

"I really enjoy working at Supernova and love our team! We are a small team, but we are so effective and productive in many ways. It feels super good to ‘grow up’ with the company together – and to see how different it is day by day. "

"PEAK6 gives engineers the opportunity to learn and grow by asking them to tackle hard problems, explore creative solutions, and take ownership of the results."

"“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.""