Here are the best companies to work for in the Bay Area, according to employees
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- People seeking out employment in the Bay Area may be interested in Comparably's latest ranking.
- Based on employee responses, Palo Alto Networks landed the top spot on Comparably's San Francisco Bay Area ranking.
- The following are the 25 highest-rated employers in the Bay Area.
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Industry: Biotech and pharmaceuticals
Employee quote about the company: "A great experience overall: nice people to work with, lots of career growth opportunities, and a fun work environment."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "It's been a really positive experience, working with such driven teammates who are equally passionate about the product."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Gem is truly the best place I have ever worked. Not only is the company on a very positive and promising trajectory, but the leadership constantly shows that they value employees."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "This is a great company with game-changing technology. You'll be challenged, but you will learn at an almost neck-breaking pace."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Branch has a great team and has built a solid culture. We have constant touchpoints within the company to other markets, and that helps grow connections with the rest of the team."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "An amazing culture. People always try to assist you and they trust you are trying your best. You can see the values of the company on a daily basis."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Lever has delivered on the work experience I had hoped for when I joined. There is top-down transparency and bold yet realistic goals. I feel supported and enjoy working here."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Working at DataStax is like being with old friends who work hard and care about everyone's success. It's a comfortable environment that's just the right amount of challenging, with plenty of room to grow."
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Industry: Telecommunications
Employee quote about the company: "I feel challenged every day to bring my best self. I have grown exponentially as a person, a leader, a peer, and an employee."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Super exciting. There's no day I feel like not going to work. People are amazing and the work is great. Leadership is empathetic and down to earth. Couldn't ask for more."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "My time at Grammarly has provided an incredible opportunity to feel like I'm part of an ever-growing team of very thoughtful, intelligent, passionate people who support each other with the support of their leadership."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "It has been a great journey so far. Since I joined, I've received opportunities to challenge myself in other areas inside the company. That made me feel valuable."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "People live the values of the company and everyone has a high bar for performance, which makes you feel amazing to show up everyday."
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Industry: IT enabled services
Employee quote about the company: "The company always takes care of employees well. If we have a problem, they always reach out to help us out. It is fun working here."
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Industry: Telecommunications
Employee quote about the company: "Great leadership and culture. I feel like I can make an impact each day. It was a difficult decision leaving my previous employer, but I don't have any regrets — my experience with Calix has totally exceeded expectations."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "My overall experience at work is excellent. I enjoy that the job is challenging and that the environment is amazing."
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Industry: Unified communications as a service
Employee quote about the company: "I look forward to work every day and to my interactions with my peers and customers. I know that I have ample growth opportunities with Zoom and that makes me happy."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "CK has the best leadership team; there is a synergy in the mission and the leadership that extends to the entire organization, which has created a culture of innovation and kindness."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "An amazingly inclusive workplace that values its employees, its clients, and its products."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "The company treats the employees well. It's an overall positive experience with good opportunities for development."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Very positive experience. I have enjoyed great pay, benefits and an overall work-life balance. Execs are approachable and reasonable. Diversity efforts are amazing."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Adobe is the best company I have ever worked for. From benefits to work culture, Adobe is a shining example of what a company can do to positively influence a work environment."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "I get to be a part of an expanding team and am learning new things daily. Overall, the culture of the company is what drew me here and it is present daily."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "Amazing talent, people and culture makes Google what it is: an amazing place to work."
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Industry: Technology
Employee quote about the company: "I have worked here for just over a year and honestly have loved every second of it. A growing company, smart leaders, and the culture is top notch!"
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Workplace culture site Comparably has been publishing its latest round of rankings this week, including the most highly-rated companies for several different cities in the US. This includes the San Francisco/Bay Area.
Because the San Francisco/Bay Area list is specifically about the best companies in this location, Comparably used anonymous employee ratings from people who work in this area. All responses regarding things like compensation and other aspects of an employer were collected from mid-March 2021 through mid-March 2022.
The above industries that the companies fall into and anonymous employee quotes are from Comparably and were shared with Insider. Here's the full list for this location. Other city rankings, such as for Boston and Seattle, can also be found on Comparably.