Cadence

The software company uses what it calls the Bungee Program to build diverse teams to collaborate on major projects for fixed lengths of time. The goal is to maximize original ideas, challenge employees beyond what they already know, and strengthen internal networking among disciplines. Since 51 percent of all employees are minorities and 85 percent of all jobs are technical positions, Cadence has a university scholarship program and, for those further along in their career, a new “returnship” program to bolster opportunities for women in tech. “There are a lot of different people here in terms of culture, race, and gender,” says one employee. “If the world looked like this, it would be a better place.” Read the Great Place to Work review.