Top tech companies to work for in 2018

By Heather Hamilton, contributing writer

Glassdoor recently released their list of “Best Places to Work,” based on anonymously submitted employee reviews. Based on a five-point scale, workplaces are awarded anywhere from a 1.0 (very dissatisfied) to a 5.0 (very satisfied).

In a press release, Glassdoor CEO and co-founder Robert Hohman said, “To help people find companies that stand out from the pack, the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards recognize employers that are truly best places to work because they’re determined by those who really know best — the employees.”

Glassdoor’s full list is available online and allows users to sort by industry, company size, position, etc. Venture Beat reports that Silicon Valley again makes a strong showing on the overall list, with 19 tech companies in the top 50, down from 20 last year and 21 the year before, although Apple is noticeably absent this year (they’re at 84th, down from last year’s 36th). Still, there are a few tech companies that stand out above the rest, cultivated by TechCrunch.

10. NVIDIA
Coming in at a 4.4 ranking, the 24th-best-overall NVIDIA designs graphics processing units for a variety of markets and is a favorite with employees because of the work environment and good benefits.

9. DocuSign
DocuSign also gets a 4.4 and 22nd place overall ranking. The provider of electronic signature technology and digital transaction management services is popular because of the people, which commenters note make it a job worth coming to every day.

8. LinkedIn
At a 4.5, LinkedIn shows a little advantage at #8 in tech companies, 21st overall. The business-oriented social networking service offers some perks that are a hit with employees (free food and beverage, among other things), as well as the general energy of the business.

7. Salesforce
Cloud-computing company Salesforce also comes in with a 4.5, 15th overall, and delights employees with approachable executives, teamwork, and common goals.

6. SAP
Enterprise application software giant SAP makes a strong showing on Glassdoor’s list with a 4.5 score and 11th overall ranking. Employees love working here because of the strong company culture that seems to value empathy and values demonstrated through action.

5. Ultimate Software
Ultimate Software, who made a name for itself with cloud-based human capital management solution UltiPro, gets a strong 4.5 from employees and is the 10th best place in the U.S. to work overall. If you value a “people-first” mindset that actively seeks to empower women and minorities, this may be the company for you!

4. Worldwide Technology
WorldWide Technology does more than provide technology and supply chain services — they truly invest in their employees. By cross-training, providing leadership education, and putting the company (and employees) first, Worldwide Technology receives a 4.5 score and 8th overall ranking.

3. Hubspot
As a developer and marketer of software products for inbound sales and marketing, Hubspot knows how to create careers. Receiving a 4.6 score and 7th overall ranking, employees value their smart coworkers, free candy wall, and culture of listening to each employee.

2. Google
Google is more than just a search engine — as a tech company specializing in internet-related products and services, they’re also an employee favorite, with a score of 4.6 and an overall rank of 5. Employees like their co-workers, management, products, and perks.

1. Facebook
Social networking site Facebook is the #1 place to work in the United States, earning a score of 4.6 with Glassdoor users. People who work here love that their contributions are shared and enjoyed so widely, enjoy the focus on connecting the world, and appreciate the many perks.

Sources: Business Insider, Glassdoor, Venture Beat, TechCrunch
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