100 Best Places to Work in San Francisco, CA 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."

"We work in an exciting space with nearly limitless opportunity, and fintech will continue to play an increasingly large part in our lives over the years to come. I've really enjoyed working on products that directly impact our customers."

"Zoom is about delivering happiness to customers, employees, community. Happiness is a way of life here. When everyone has one common goal success seems to take care of itself. At Zoom we all strive to deliver happiness to our customers and each other"

"Reddit has helped me grow from a newbie intern into a well rounded and independent engineer! My team has given me the opportunity to design, own, and execute projects that have huge impact on both the product and my personal growth. It's exciting to work alongside talented engineers who are genuinely invested in uplifting the people around them."

"When every morning you really want to go to work – you know you’re in the right place. "

"I believe it’s having the ability to take responsibility for your own work, executing on key projects that are meaningful to me and customers, and especially the freedom in picking my own tasks and defining my responsibilities to make the overall team successful. I have a lot of variety in the kind of tasks I’m doing and it keeps me motivated."

"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."

"At Uber, you have the opportunity to make a difference regardless of what role you’re in or what your level is."

"Course Hero is the most collaborative company that I've ever worked for! I love that there are so many challenging projects to work on. Everyone has a learning mindset and continuously learns the newest AB techniques to improve our analytics rigor."

""Checkr is a place where you get to partner with amazing, smart people every day. Socially and professionally, we thrive through our diversity and the relationships we build with each other. It's truly a unique, wonderful place to spend your day.""

"Domino is an ideal environment for people who relish continuous learning. You will be part of a team defining how AI, the most important technology of our generation, will change lives in the future. There will never be a dull moment."

"I was very happy to have been chosen in the Avenue Code selection process. Since the first contact, Avenue Code has shown itself to be a company that cares about its people, and that was one of the main reasons why I was looking for something new. "

"Since my first week at Notion, I've been empowered to make an impact on the organization. I've also been able to help shape the company culture. The team here is really dedicated to doing things the right way without compromising on what's important."

"The opportunity to work with brilliant people with great talent and skills is hard to find anywhere else. There is a great culture of togetherness, mutual help in growth, relentless improvement, and getting to the common goal. "

"We all have a great degree of empathy for our customers, which makes the work feel more tangible and real. Hearing stories about how we’re changing entrepreneurs lives, makes a late night or two totally worth it."

"I come to work knowing that I’m surrounded by, collaborating with, and challenged by some of the smartest and most creative people in our industry. Our passion for the product and the company fuels CRL to grow & give back to its employees every day."

"The best part about being at Carta is the freedom to directly impact the organization with the work I do and subsequently seeing the evolution of the company so far. "

"Being at Canva for the last 6 months has been life changing for me. The culture and the work/life balance have been nothing like I’ve experienced before. I’ve been given the ability to build out my own processes and the grace to grow them to scale. "

"Working at RI is like hopping on a rocket ship quickly preparing for takeoff. You get to own projects, work with customers, and delve into the fast-paced world of working at a Series B startup, all while working with a world-class team."

"I love working at SambaNova where I can work on the most interesting problems while feeling well supported. It’s nice to work with a group of very smart people and I feel like I’m learning every day."

"Lob does an amazing job at investing in its employee’s happiness and success. The 2-week onboarding program was the best I've experienced at any company I've worked for and I am always able to collaborate and feel included."

"One of the things that I like the most about Samsara is the commitment we have towards our clients, so once we heard what they needed, we began to develop specific innovations for what these companies required."

"Working at Crunchbase is knowing that leadership at all levels is invested in my personal success as a part of helping make all of Crunchbase successful."

"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!"

"Tinder fosters a healthy work-life balance. We offer no-meeting Wednesdays, flexible work arrangements and unlimited PTO which makes it easy to take time off. Our focus on work-life balance makes Tinder a great place for employees with children. We support parents going through the ups and downs of parenting by giving them the flexibility they need"

"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. "

"Flatiron offers an annual External Learning Allowance that empowers employees to invest in their career development and growth. I’ve used mine for courses on product management principles and key concepts in biostatistics— TBD what I use it for next!"

"As our product offering evolved, it was really fulfilling for me to work on connecting the distributed, financial, and security worlds."

"I feel like UserTesting does a great job of creating excitement and urgency around initiatives while giving people space to step away from work to reset. Frequent "crunch time" that causes burnout at other startups is largely avoided at UserTesting by having a highly collaborative planning process that builds-in vacation, career development. "

"For the last three years I’ve had the privilege of working as the Austin Workplace Experience Coordinator. My awe-inspiring coworkers, next-level benefits, and committed leaders are why, after 20+ years in my career, I can finally say I love my job!"

"I love working at Atlassian because my work contributions are celebrated by my team and I can see how my work aligns with the company's mission."

"The best thing about At-Bay is its people. There's amazing teamwork and not much ego, which is saying a lot because this is the brightest group of people I've worked with."

"I love getting to create and manage amazing spaces for everyone (pets included) as we work to make every pet parent a PRO! Also, I love that everyone reaches for their phone to show me a picture of their pets - warms my heart every time!"

"This is a challenging place to work, you have to want more than a paycheck to thrive at SoFi. But the people make it SO fun to come to work every day. I've been here more than two years and there is no where else I would rather be. "

"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"

"My favorite thing about working at Udemy is waking up knowing that my day-to-day has a direct impact on making the world a better place by providing more equitable and accessible education opportunities. "

"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."

"Starburst provides avenues for learning, mentorship, development, and enabling career & personal growth. Remote work has allowed for collaboration and involvement. This ensures everyone is an integral part of an honest and cohesive work environment."

"Afresh is doing something within the grocery industry that has never been done before, while staying relentlessly humble in its approach. I feel lucky every day to wake up and contribute to a cause I genuinely care about, revolutionize an industry I’m fascinated by, and work alongside teammates who feel like friends."

"The #1 reason I love NextRoll is the people. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit our offices all around the world or any of the offices in the US. The common denominator is that you find kind and warm people."

"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!"

"My favorite thing about working at Babylist is the truly authentic group of people that I've had the honor of working with over the past few years. I have been able to be myself and try new things. I feel like what I do really makes a difference. "

"Crunchyroll’s workplace environment helps create lifelong colleagues and has an unmatched culture of passion. Between socials, team-wide Japan trips, game nights, and professional conferences, I’ve met some of the most fun and talented people here. "

"I joined Cavnue for the opportunity to apply modern technology in an industry that touches everyone’s life. Having safer and greener roads is a game changer, and I’m excited to be a part of it."

"I would absolutely refer someone to Tray because our product rocks, so does my team and our customers. Our leaders are nothing short of AMAZING! I work with leaders who are intelligent, driven, honest, and who really care about their employees."

""Evidation Health is the second start up I have worked at following my time at TFA. What drew me to Evidation was the company's commitment to improving access to better health outcomes for all members of society.""

"My growth journey starting as an engineer on the Clumio Customer Support team exceeded all of my expectations, but this journey is not just unique to me. The Clumio team is great about offering opportunities for growth to team members of all levels."

"Our Black Roots ERG is powerful because our mission takes into account our Black customers who also deserve a voice, representation, and equity within our product."

"It feels like a community within my team. There are people that I have formed friendships with over a short period, and they're always there when I need them. I'm always challenged to do better, learn something new, and take risks."

"Carbon does a great job at prioritizing work-life balance. We really emphasize results, which means that most employees have flexibility when it comes to scheduling. I manage a team that resides on two continents, and that definitely requires flexibility in my working hours. Because of this, I tend to have really busy mornings & free afternoons"

"I work with talented people to deliver products that help our customers scale! From brainstorming webinar content with Marketing, or discussing our technology roadmap with Systems Engineering, I love the unique problems we are solving, every day!"

"What excites me is how close we are to launching a product that could revolutionize the term cancer. As a bioinformatician, what gives me confidence in our results, aside from specificity and sensitivity, are the data sets making this work."

"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."

"“Seesaw has a small, talented team building a universally-praised product that reaches millions of students every day. Where else could I have such an outsized impact on a mission I care so much about?”"

"Through my job at HoneyBook, I love being able to collaborate with my team and come up with creative ideas every day that empower independent business owners. I also get to see the direct impact of my work, which makes me feel fulfilled!"

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

"Coming to work everyday with this team is truly the most fun. Working on a technology that is not only exciting but that we see the benefit of every day is amazing, and it’s energizing to see each of my teammates share the same excitement I do."

"I’ve been at Celonis for over 2 years and it’s been a great experience being a part of a company with a tremendous growth trajectory. I’m grateful to be working with a great team that brings value to the company through our analytics and insights."

"I love getting to work at a place where I truly feel supported in everything that I do. I appreciate the culture and effort that our leadership takes to ensure that everyone feels valued."

"I'm thrilled at the focus our Snap People Team puts on the development of our employees. And I’m excited to leverage the amazing talent at Snap to build the skills of our Account Management team, setting them up for continued growth in their careers."

"In 4+ years at Upgrade, we shifted from in-office to remote. With the hybrid model we're now following, returning to the office has been a blast –connecting, collaborating with colleagues, and enjoying fun events like book clubs and happy hours."

"Bolt is like its name: moving lightning fast and constantly challenging assumptions in the industry. I come to work every day looking forward to being challenged not only by the fast-paced e-commerce world but also by my thoughtful, sharp coworkers. "

"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 really appreciate the flexibility of Fast because we just commit to what we need to get done and however you do it, you get it done. We hire great engineers, and there is a trust that we will get things done. "

"Talking about people and technologies in the company, I can’t say what I like more. The atmosphere of one product, what we’re doing together, makes the company culture very friendly and helpful. It’s very easy to communicate with people on any level."

"What I appreciate the most about working at Navan is I get to work with intelligent, ambitious, and exceptional people who inspire me each day. From our leadership team to our SDR teams, you will find highly motivated individuals. "

"I'm a full-time working single mom, which can make work-life balance tough. I'm always encouraged to take full breaks and step away, even when I work from home. I've felt comfortable setting boundaries since day one and have found a great balance."

"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"

"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. "

"When you’re leading a team, you need to create an environment of psychological safety where people can show their vulnerabilities and trust each other. That's the culture I've found at Autodesk."

"The culture of Digital Turbine has supported my career in many facets. I have great mentors in above positions and input on areas that I would like to gain experience in. It has been a great journey from six years ago to today."

"What I enjoy most about my job is helping people get back on their feet after going through a stressful situation. Insurance doesn't always have the best reputation, so it's a way for me to reset people's mind sets because I am here to be of service."

"My career at Box is special because everyone truly takes the time to support your learning, career growth, and ensure that you feel you belong. Box allows for you to take on projects that may challenge you and allow you the space to test new methods."

"There are many things I love about working for Zumper but my favorite has to be the culture. From the executive team down, Zumper employees are eager to collaborate and help whenever possible. "