Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the Bay Area

To determine the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area in 2023, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 100,000 U.S. employees. (For small and medium companies, also see: The 25 Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area.)

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The Top Ten

WorkRamp

NEW

Information Technology

Employees say: "Everyone truly embodies our core values of one team, customer focus, always be improving, and operational excellence. WorkRamp strikes that perfect balance between focusing on results and business outcomes but also putting its people first. WorkRamp recognizes that happy employees lead to happy customers which leads to growth, in that order of importance."

Cribl

NEW

Information Technology

Employees say: "The level of transparency from top to bottom is unlike anything I've ever experienced. Upper-level management is so communicative, and you're really able to get time on anybody's calendar if you need assistance. When people say, 'reach out if you need anything,' they truly mean it, and you feel that every day."

Mercury

+4 spotsPrev. #7

Information Technology

Employees say: "The amount of transparency provided here is a culture shock for most new hires. Nothing is hidden, and decisions are not made in secret or behind closed doors. Executives are extremely approachable from all levels, and very responsive. It provides a feeling that we're all building together and equally valued. I was also surprised by the number of employees who are older and care for children. The culture and benefits are very accommodating and supportive of parents, which is refreshing compared to other companies."

NerdWallet

+7 spotsPrev. #11

Financial Services & Insurance

Employees say: "Fantastic work-life balance, with mental health of employees front and center. Every other month we have a Mental Health Day off as a reset day. Also, NerdWallet listens to your career aspirations. I had brought up that I would love international marketing experience, and two months later I was supporting the U.K. team. They listen and empower you to make it happen!"

Workato

-2 spotsPrev. #3

Information Technology

Employees say: "The leadership team's transparency of business operations is an incredible way to learn how a high-growth SaaS organization works. They're availability and willingness to jump in to help us is unlike any other company I've worked at. I have Slacked our C-level on multiple occasions, and they instantly respond with assistance."

Gem

+18 spotsPrev. #24

Information Technology

Employees say: "There's a genuine feeling of symmetry and courtesy that can be felt across the organization into leadership. This is the first time I've worked at a company that didn't have drama. People respect each other and try to celebrate each other through various channels of conversation, whether through Slack, live chat during Zoom meetings, etc. It generates a unique feeling of positivity that I have never felt in my career before. I feel lucky to have landed here.

PagerDuty

+44 spotsPrev. #51

Information Technology

Employees say: "Love that this company cares for the well-being and mental health of its employees. I haven't worked for a company that offers Wellness Days! Also, love that management always strives to find out what their employees are interested in and is always looking to find opportunities to grow (i.e. stretch assignments). I think this company definitely values the opinions of their employees and makes everyone feel like they have a voice!"

Ripple Labs

NEW

Information Technology

Employees say: "I've never worked with a greater, more helpful, polite, interesting group of people in my life. I'm genuinely encouraged to bring ideas to the table and have these things sought out by people several steps above me. Having equity certainly makes me feel more vested in the company's future, and I'm surrounded on a daily basis by an incredible group of people who took all the time I needed to train me properly so that I could go on to do my job better. I've never been happier."

Roofstock, Inc.

+12 spotsPrev. #21

Information Technology

Employees say: "This company truly makes it a safe and inspiring place to work. I have worked in other property management companies, and I just love the idea of modern systems and working surrounded by motivated and open-minded individuals. The idea of being able to constantly challenge yourself in strengthening the workflow and being part of the new changes is what keeps me passionate and wanting to continue to work here."

6sense

NEW

Information Technology

Employees say: "Our culture is so engrained in the innerworkings of this organization that nothing can/will tamper with the employee experience. Even through hypergrowth, we still remain true to who we are. This is because our executive team truly cares about all of us, aside from how we impact the bottom line. I want to make this company the last place I ever work at, because I have seen what's out there, and no other company achieves the same level of success with such an amazing environment as 6sense."