100 Best Places to Work in San Francisco in 2025

"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."

"When I joined PagerDuty, I was at a point in my career where I was trying to figure out what my next big challenge would be. I really wanted to work somewhere where my work would have a real impact, but also pose a big technical challenge for me, and that's just what I found here at PagerDuty, I've been able to work alongside an amazing team."

"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."

"From the outside, we're just another rapidly scaling tech startup, but from the inside, I have never encountered a group of more empathetic, compassionate, and motivated people in my professional career. "

"Udemy is the best place I have ever worked. Senior leadership’s transparency, candor, & commitment to the whole employee is palpable. My managers have been true coaches who want to support my personal growth & career development. Great culture!"

"I’ve always believed that the future of work is remote, and I think that being distributed is something that all organizations will embrace moving forward. I treasure that flexibility. My mornings are dedicated to family - my wife and 6 month old baby – and afternoons and evenings are for working. This works really well for me."

"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."

"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!"

"I was one of the first business development reps in NYC. I was awarded BDR of the quarter for 3 quarters straight and was soon promoted to Account Executive. The tools I learned in the BDR role helped me to become a Top Rep for my team. Since joining Celonis the opportunity to continuously learn and grow has been my favorite part of working here!"

"In Compliance Engineering, we work across all product teams and have the space to really understand how new features will improve the lives of customers. Since all data streams to us, we can design systems that solve entire categories of problems, like visualizing money flow, cryptocurrencies, and stopping bad actors from causing harm."

"Thumbtack has been so supportive of every new challenge I want to take on. Open source our mobile design system? Done. Lead a nine-month, six-team project? Let’s do it. Become an engineering manager? Let’s figure it out!"

"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. "

"The teams at LogicMonitor are world-class and second-to-none. I have worked on really fantastic teams before, but the team here at LogicMonitor easily takes the cake. There is also clear effort and work put into diversification of our workforce."

"Designing Notion is both challenging and fun. To create an all-in-one tool for individuals and teams, we wear many hats: from molding vision & strategy, to crafting new concepts, to nudging pixels in code so we can sign off on our work with pride."

"Words to describe the engineering culture at Dropbox are talented, innovative, breakneck speed. We do a lot here with really talented engineers. You get to understand what a high bar it is, how interesting the projects are that people work on, both internally and externally."

"Throughout my time at Taskrabbit, I’ve always found it easy to maintain a work-life balance. Even on a team where my colleagues are spread across several different timezones, I’ve seen our leadership take great care to ensure meetings, deadlines and general workload don’t upset the balance we're all trying to achieve with our careers and home life."

"I joined the company in 2014, and I was lucky to be an early employee and see the company grow through so many different stages. It's just unreal when you have a job that actually makes a difference in the world."

"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."

"Before Afterpay, my job made me feel like a cog in the machine. I never really got to see the impacts of my contributions. But at Afterpay, every feat counts towards bettering our company, our business, and the experience of our customers. "

"The most exciting part about the technology transformation within PwC has been the level of commitment at every level of the firm. And one of those examples is the digital accelerator program. It allows people to teach others about ways to use technology and improve the way they do things. "

"Working at Datadog has afforded me the opportunity to consistently push myself out of my comfort zone, while feeling fully supported by amazing colleagues. In my short time here, I’ve grown tremendously as an individual, professional & technologist!"

""Joining Square has been the best professional decision of my career. I always knew I had a passion for helping others. Being on the Account Management Team allows me to be my authentic self AND be a powerful purpose of global economic empowerment.""

"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. "

"We constantly test the latest developments in AI to fully understand both its strengths and its limitations. By embedding AI into our product suite, we’re helping teams cut through the noise and tap into the collective knowledge for their organizations quickly, effectively, and intuitively."

"Canva teams set seasonal goals and we celebrate BIG when we achieve each goal. We have celebrated our success by enjoying taco nights, cocktail classes and currently planning a DIY pottery night. Canva also has a very active #kudos slack channel!"

"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."

"I joined Liftoff for a challenge - the opportunity to work at a huge scale with new technologies. I got that, but what keeps me here is the supportive, constructive environment in which engineers help each other learn and grow."

"Over the past 3 years, I’ve provided strategy & implementation of our amazing product. It’s rare to find a place where you feel both supported & heard like I do at MI. Plus, my career growth is prioritized on the same level as my work/life balance!"

"As a leading global healthcare company, it is not just our ambition but also our responsibility to innovate across every part of the patient journey"

"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."

"I’ve grown not only as an employee but as a person overall. I’ve also had the amazing opportunity to travel to other offices, bringing my positive attitude and experience to help drive the culture I love."

"Upstart has cultivated my individual contributor career path, allowing me to flourish and grow in ways I didn't expect to as an engineer. My everyday experience is enhanced because I work with talented, passionate, and creative peers."

""Being able to work with amazing people and solve a wide variety of challenges has made my experience both enjoyable and absolutely invaluable. There's plenty of opportunity here so I would highly encourage anyone to jump in and apply today!”"

"At Snap, we are able to unlock the power of best-in-class applied research in data science, where your work has the potential to shape and enhance the experiences of hundreds of millions of users globally."

"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."

"Remote-first allows for more time for the things that matter to employees. Not commuting to an office (unless you count walking to the spare room I work in) leaves so much time for things that fulfill my life outside of work, which then fuels the way I show up to work. "

"At VSCO, there is a focus on engineers' growth, wellbeing and happiness. I work on web and platform—our group is comprised of intelligent people who are motivated to create an excellent product, who share knowledge openly, and collaborate regularly."

"Apart from being one of the best places to work in the auto industry, there are 3 compelling GM values: 1. Actions toward inclusivity & diversity. 2. Investment in employee well-being and growth. 3. Developing new fleet to ensure sustainability."

"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 my most rewarding moments at Carrot was witnessing a couple’s joy after a successful embryo transfer. Their tough journey made their excitement and relief unforgettable. Knowing our support helped them start a family reaffirmed the impact of our work."

"Being at Zeta means feeling empowered every day. The culture here thrives on innovation, and it’s inspiring to be part of a team leading the way in AI and pushing boundaries in technology. It’s an exciting time to be at Zeta, where we’re constantly evolving and making impactful strides in the industry!"

"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."

"I have been really impressed with Doximity's ability to lean into flexibility. Whether that meant quickly developing a telehealth platform or improving our diversity & inclusion efforts, all during a pandemic, our leaders enabled us to lean into new decisions that have created positive impact. This trust and support has definitely helped me grow."

"I've had the pleasure of sitting in 8+ roles here at Navan over the last 5 years (SDR to Regional Director). Being at a business with lofty goals and a "failure isn't an option" mentality opens the door to expedite career progression, constant new opportunities and projects, and the ability to learn from a one-of-a-kind leadership team."

"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"

"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."

"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."

"I love being able to bring my passion for numbers to an awesome company that truly stands for something. I love that the tools we create to allow small businesses to flourish. My favorite part is getting to work with an amazing group of people daily!"

"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."

"ThousandEyes has been able to provide me with an environment and culture that fosters innovative thinking, a platform for development and career growth, and most of all a group of individuals who are passionate and results driven. "

"I am fortunate to be part of a successful company that also prioritizes their employees’ well-being and overall experiences. There are several programs in place to ensure our success within the company. Working at Blackline has set a new bar for me!"