Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2021 | Comparably

Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2021

Comparably’s Best Places to Work in San Francisco/Bay Area 2021 list is based on sentiment ratings provided by current employees in the San Francisco/Bay Area who anonymously rated their employers on Comparably.com.Ratings are derived from anonymous feedback on Comparably.com over the past 12 months. Nearly 20 different workplace culture categories were measured, from compensation, leadership, and work-life balance to professional development opportunities, and perks and benefits. All ratings were given during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020 through March 2021), making this list especially relevant for job seekers looking for a great place to work in the area. Detailed methodology is outlined below. Read Methodology

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    Adobe
    • San Jose, CA
    • Enterprise Software
    Committed to Diversity and Inclusion and social justice, very involved in corporate giving and matching employee donations.
    Adobe Employee
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    Chegg
    • Santa Clara, CA
    • Higher Education
    The company loves to celebrate every moment of success and leaves no stone unturned to bring a smile on employees' faces.
    Chegg Employee
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    Zoom Video Communications
    • San Jose, CA
    • Video Conferencing Software
    The constant and underlining objective of delivering happiness. Happy customers and happy employees.
    Zoom Video Communications Employee
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    Credit Karma
    • San Francisco, CA
    • FinTech
    Credit Karma has a supportive culture that is all about progress. There is a robust structure in place that helps us help one another along the way.
    Credit Karma Employee
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    Medallia
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Customer Service and Employee SaaS Software
    All I can say is that Medallia is not like any other company, and there is room for everybody.
    Medallia Employee
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    Apple
    • Cupertino, CA
    • Consumer Electronics
    I love the teamwork! Apple focuses more on a person's wins, and looks at everything else as an opportunity to improve.
    Apple Employee
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    VMware
    • Palo Alto, CA
    • Computer Software - Cloud Infrastructure
    VMware really does live the EPIC values. They don't just talk about them. My regional colleagues, and local team do as well. It's not just words on the website.
    VMware Employee
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    Google
    • Mountain View, CA
    • Internet Cloud Computing
    Enlightening. Google cares about its employees and I've felt supported. Just as important, they truly care about their users.
    Google Employee
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    SentinelOne
    • Mountain View, CA
    • Cyber Security
    A great modern company with superb vibes and a lot of new challenges to tackle.
    SentinelOne Employee
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    Instacart
    • San Francisco, CA
    • E-commerce
    We can see our hard work pay off, especially this year in the pandemic. You have the agency to think of ideas and execute them quickly to make an impact. That's not something you get at many private or public companies.
    Instacart Employee
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    nvidia
    • Santa Clara, CA
    • Computer Hardware & Software
    You know the great culture even if you are not in the office. They support the employees just as well even when remote.
    nvidia Employee
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    RingCentral
    • Belmont, CA
    • SaaS/Enterprise Software
    I've never felt like I had to pretend to be anyone except for who I am and finding people who share your interests, whether that be working out or just having fun with your pets, is really easy.
    RingCentral Employee
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    Calix
    • San Jose, CA
    • Communication Technology
    My encounters with colleagues are collaborative, respectful and kind. I'm excited to contribute to the success of Calix and look forward to the future.
    Calix Employee
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    Facebook
    • Menlo Park, CA
    • Social Media
    I like how approachable and open people are. No one will fault you for being transparent or sharing something that is hindering your ability to be successful. We promote open and honest conversations to clear the air and continue moving forward.
    Facebook Employee
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    Pipefy
    • San Francisco, CA
    • SaaS
    I like it a lot because I have a different challenge every day. It is also very evident that the arrival of the new CEO is giving the rhythm that the company needs to become a unicorn!
    Pipefy Employee
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    Loanpal
    • Roseville, CA
    • Fintech
    Being able to work and surround myself with individuals who are outgoing and who strive for growth is the best kind of support.
    Loanpal Employee
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    Tophatter
    • San Francisco, CA
    • E-commerce
    The experience has been great, has provided much care for staff during COVID. Sometimes I am taken aback by how inspiring the company is.
    Tophatter Employee
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    KeepTruckin
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Transportation Software
    An amazing, innovative and supportive culture with a focus on cutting edge products and services for peak customer satisfaction.
    KeepTruckin Employee
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    Deem
    • Oakland, CA
    • Business Travel
    This is a small and mighty company. There's a lot to get done and everyone knows and is excited about the possibilities.
    Deem Employee
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    Grammarly
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Information Technology
    The environment values entrepreneurial thinking and dedication to doing the right thing. Almost zero politics.
    Grammarly Employee
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    Contentstack
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Content Delivery Network
    Contentstack values hiring employees that are not a cookie cutter that fits the mold of the company, but someone who challenges and pushes the company to grow.
    Contentstack Employee
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    Cisco
    • San Jose, CA
    • Information Technology & Services
    Company culture is great. Cisco employees are proud to work for Cisco.
    Cisco Employee
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    Concentrix
    • Fremont, CA
    • Customer Service Outsourcing
    Our culture statements are strong reminders of why we are here and why we do what we do every single day.
    Concentrix Employee
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    Nextdoor
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Private Social Networking Platform
    There's a great, light-hearted sense of humor throughout the org and we are very neighborly.
    Nextdoor Employee
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    Uber
    • San Francisco, CA
    • Ride Sharing Mobile App
    We have a clear mission and the passion is pretty palpable. We're open and transparent.
    Uber Employee