Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Technology
To determine the Best Workplaces in Technology in 2025, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 157,000 U.S. employees. See also: the Best Large Workplaces in Technology.
The Top Ten
PingWind
+25 spotsIT Consulting
Employees say:"This company is unique because they really care about their employees. They celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries. They hold events to get employees to get to know their coworkers off the clock. Employees who do their job well are rewarded by attending hockey games and other fun events. They are constantly sending swag gift boxes to all employees, and the items are actually really nice. We have a veteran leadership group that helps support our veteran staff with professional development and leadership. If you need to take off for family reasons or anything at the last minute, they are always understanding. Management is great and always looks for new ways to help and support their employees."
Chainguard
Other
Employees say:"Chainguard strikes a rare balance between serious technical work and a culture that doesn't take itself too seriously. I’ve worked at three startups before this one, and I’ve never seen this level of mutual trust and clarity of purpose. Leadership is transparent, there's a deep respect for engineers' time and focus, and the customer obsession is real—it’s not just lip service. The cultural pillars aren’t just posters on the wall; they show up in how people communicate, how priorities are set, and how we collaborate across teams."
Lumin Digital
Software
Employees say:"There is a lot of trust and encouragement to try new things in this company. Lumin has an environment that encourages individuals to contribute their best ideas and creates an environment that allows free collaboration between employees that I have not seen in other companies that I have worked at. Lumin also has a level of transparency that I have not seen which encourages an environment of trust and a flat organization which allows me to feel like an important part of the company and not just a replaceable cog in the machine."
Mercury
Software
Employees say:"All things considered, Mercury truly is a great place to work. The benefits, perks, and compensation are highly competitive. Being a remote-first company, it can be challenging to build a healthy, fun, and inclusive culture, but Mercury goes above and beyond to make it right. There is a "people-first" approach at Mercury where employee needs are actively met (e.g. flexibility, wellness, sense of belonging, etc.). Leaders are emotionally intelligent and genuinely care about employee wellbeing."
Black Cape
Storage/Data Management
Employees say:"People who work here consider each other friends, and there are many group activities planned that all are welcome to: rec sports leagues, game nights, nerf events, DND campaigns, book clubs, you name it and there's a group for it you can join. Senior leadership cares a lot about it's employees and their continued career growth - there are a lot of programs that support further education: tuition reimbursement programs, continued learning via learnits, certifications, classes within the company, and a great mentorship program."
-1 spot
