Man in a small office
UnsplashMany people prefer working at small companies rather than tech giants--whether it’s because they feel that their work makes more of an impact, or they’re more likely to feel like a name instead of a number. (Though medium-to-large companies can certainly offer some amazing perks too!) If you share this preference, consider applying to one of these top small-sized tech companies where life is good.
Note: Most information has been taken from Glassdoor unless otherwise noted.
1. Asana
Asana builds project-management software allowing teams to collaborate and stay organized.
Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Size: 201 to 500 employees
Highlights:
- #6 on Entrepreneur’s Best Company Cultures of 2017
- Great focus on work-life balance (untracked PTO)
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents
- Gym membership, onsite yoga
- Culinary team providing three healthy meals daily
What employees say: “This company is impossibly awesome. Every single person is truly, honestly, and genuinely a caring, nice person. Office politics are pretty much nonexistent, and it really feels like the team is pulling together, not against each other. You get real ownership of what you're working on, and the associated acclaim for success.” - source
2. SailPoint Technologies
This technology company focuses on identity governance software to streamline user experience, decrease fraud, and manage user access.
Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Size: 501 to 1000 employees
Highlights:
- #4 on Glassdoor’s list of Best Places to Work (2017)
- #5 for Highest Rated CEOs (2016)
- Supportive culture
- Unlimited vacation (as approved by manager)
- Flexible work from home policy
What employees say: “Strong culture and values. People tend to have a positive, can-do type of attitude. People care about their work, support each other, and enjoy seeing each other succeed. I can honestly say I enjoy coming into work every day.” - source
3. Illuminate Education
This company works to provide technologies to schools across the US. The tools they build primarily focus on helping educators use student data to increase their success.
Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: Irvine, CA
Size: 201 to 500 employees
Highlights:
- #2 on Glassdoor’s list of Best Places to Work (2017)
- “100 percent coverage! !! Absolutely unique and above board.”
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Gym membership, no dress code
What employees say: “Great culture, great people. You feel like you're working for a cause and a mission rather than a paycheck. There are so many smart talented diverse people that everyone helps sharpen everyone else as people and employees.” - source
4. SeatGeek
Essentially the Kayak of live entertainment, SeatGeek compares sports, music, theater, and other event tickets across dozens of providers to find the best prices.
Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: New York, NY
Size: 51 to 200 employees
Highlights:
- 100% approve of CEO; 96% would recommend to a friend
- #5 on Glassdoor’s list of Best Places to Work (2017)
What employees say: “It's a great company that legitimately cares about the employees. Without a doubt, the smartest, most motivated and fun team I've ever worked with. Great leadership and a fantastic place to work.” - source
5. WillowTree
WillowTree is a mobile design and development company solving real-world design and technical problems for their clients.
Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: Charlottesville, VA
Size: 51 to 200 employees
Highlights:
- 98% approve of CEO; 98% would recommend to a friend
- Good health plan and 401k
- Snacks, coffee, kombucha on tap
- Pizza Wednesdays and team lunches
What employees say: “WillowTree is such a great place to work. I feel the company strikes the perfect balance of pushing you to always improve, having an environment of safety to try new things and emphasizing great work life balance. I feel that I am learning so much while also doing meaningful and enjoyable work. I couldn't ask for more.” source
6. Entelo
Recruiting-software company Entelo uses data and analytics to find top talent for businesses.
Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Size: 51 to 200 employees
Highlights:
- #3 on Glassdoor’s list of Best Places to Work (2017)
- 100% approve of CEO; 97% would recommend to a friend
- Catered lunches (except for Thursday)
- Employee stipend for professional development
What employees say: “What motivates me to come to work everyday? Our people, our Entelopes! We have the best people working here at Entelo. We have an incredibly inspiring CEO who's brilliant, and we build innovative products.” - source
7. Justworks
As a company, Justworks helps small businesses and entrepreneurs manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR, leaving more time for them to grow their business.
Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: New York, NY
Size: 51 to 200 employees
Highlights:
- 100% approve of CEO; 100% would recommend to a friend
- Top-notch health insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Free Citibike and company-sponsored gym memberships
What employees say: “The team is incredibly talented, driven, and has a clear mission of where they want the company to go. It's growing fast, but hasn't lost that lean startup feel. Definitely a great place to be.” - source
8. Sprout Social
Sprout Social helps brands and agencies manage their social media presences with engagement and analytics tools.
Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Size: 201 to 500 employees
Highlights:
- 95% approve of CEO; 93% would recommend to a friend
- 401k match and competitive benefits
- Healthy snacks, meals, and beverages
- Unlimited PTO and generous family leave
What employees say: “A+ culture, great people, great leadership, the team is very down to earth. The company as a whole is doing incredibly well, is gaining more market share by the month and opportunity is still huge. And we just moved into a new space that rivals any other in Chicago and maybe the country.” - source
9. Health Catalyst
Health Catalyst provides software to hospitals and clinics that combines data warehousing and analytics.
Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, UT
Size: 501 to 1000 employees
Highlights:
- On Glassdoor's list of Best Places to Work in 2017 (#11) and 2016 (#7)
- 97% approve of CEO; 97% would recommend to a friend
- Above-average parental leave (maternity and paternity)
- Unlimited PTO
- Competitive health insurance
What employees say: “Working at Health Catalyst is a dream come true. One of the best things is the transparency of the leadership. Going to All-Team Meetings is awesome. You come out of those meetings feeling energized about the mission and efforts of the company, and that you have a big picture view of all the great things going on.” - source
10. Classy
Classy helps nonprofits acquire the funding they need via peer-to-peer fundraising, and creatively interact with their supporters.
Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Size: 201 to 500 employees
Highlights:
- #7 on Glassdoor’s list of Best Places to Work (2017)
- Mission-driven company making a difference
- Flexible hours and half-day Fridays each month
- Transportation benefits
What employees say: “It's such a positive energy to be at Classy! Everyone is genuinely nice and welcoming. Everyone truly seems happy to be here and wants to contribute to the company.” - source
11. Greenhouse Software
Greenhouse Software (usually shortened to Greenhouse) specializes in recruiting software to streamline the process of finding and hiring candidates.
Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Headquarters: New York, NY
Size: 201 to 500 employees
Highlights:
- Flexible paid time off and work from home policy
- Company outings and in-office snacks
- 87% approve of CEO
What employees say: “I have never experienced a company with so much transparency, collaboration, and where my voice actually matters. It's also a fun, vibrant work environment where there is a great understanding of work life balance.” - source
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