100 Best Midsize Places to Work in San Francisco, CA 2023

"We work in an exciting space with nearly limitless opportunity, and fintech will continue to play an increasingly large part in our lives over the years to come. I've really enjoyed working on products that directly impact our customers."

"When every morning you really want to go to work – you know you’re in the right place. "

"I believe it’s having the ability to take responsibility for your own work, executing on key projects that are meaningful to me and customers, and especially the freedom in picking my own tasks and defining my responsibilities to make the overall team successful. I have a lot of variety in the kind of tasks I’m doing and it keeps me motivated."

"Course Hero is the most collaborative company that I've ever worked for! I love that there are so many challenging projects to work on. Everyone has a learning mindset and continuously learns the newest AB techniques to improve our analytics rigor."

""Checkr is a place where you get to partner with amazing, smart people every day. Socially and professionally, we thrive through our diversity and the relationships we build with each other. It's truly a unique, wonderful place to spend your day.""

"Domino is an ideal environment for people who relish continuous learning. You will be part of a team defining how AI, the most important technology of our generation, will change lives in the future. There will never be a dull moment."

"I was very happy to have been chosen in the Avenue Code selection process. Since the first contact, Avenue Code has shown itself to be a company that cares about its people, and that was one of the main reasons why I was looking for something new. "

"Since my first week at Notion, I've been empowered to make an impact on the organization. I've also been able to help shape the company culture. The team here is really dedicated to doing things the right way without compromising on what's important."

"The opportunity to work with brilliant people with great talent and skills is hard to find anywhere else. There is a great culture of togetherness, mutual help in growth, relentless improvement, and getting to the common goal. "

"I come to work knowing that I’m surrounded by, collaborating with, and challenged by some of the smartest and most creative people in our industry. Our passion for the product and the company fuels CRL to grow & give back to its employees every day."

"Lob does an amazing job at investing in its employee’s happiness and success. The 2-week onboarding program was the best I've experienced at any company I've worked for and I am always able to collaborate and feel included."

"Working at Crunchbase is knowing that leadership at all levels is invested in my personal success as a part of helping make all of Crunchbase successful."

"The people at Smartly have all different backgrounds and areas of expertise, but what ties us all together is a deep passion for solving customer problems. This common ground creates a fun, collaborative and solution-oriented environment to work in!"

"Tinder fosters a healthy work-life balance. We offer no-meeting Wednesdays, flexible work arrangements and unlimited PTO which makes it easy to take time off. Our focus on work-life balance makes Tinder a great place for employees with children. We support parents going through the ups and downs of parenting by giving them the flexibility they need"

"Flatiron offers an annual External Learning Allowance that empowers employees to invest in their career development and growth. I’ve used mine for courses on product management principles and key concepts in biostatistics— TBD what I use it for next!"

"As our product offering evolved, it was really fulfilling for me to work on connecting the distributed, financial, and security worlds."

"I feel like UserTesting does a great job of creating excitement and urgency around initiatives while giving people space to step away from work to reset. Frequent "crunch time" that causes burnout at other startups is largely avoided at UserTesting by having a highly collaborative planning process that builds-in vacation, career development. "

"The best thing about At-Bay is its people. There's amazing teamwork and not much ego, which is saying a lot because this is the brightest group of people I've worked with."

"I love getting to create and manage amazing spaces for everyone (pets included) as we work to make every pet parent a PRO! Also, I love that everyone reaches for their phone to show me a picture of their pets - warms my heart every time!"

"Starburst provides avenues for learning, mentorship, development, and enabling career & personal growth. Remote work has allowed for collaboration and involvement. This ensures everyone is an integral part of an honest and cohesive work environment."

"Afresh is doing something within the grocery industry that has never been done before, while staying relentlessly humble in its approach. I feel lucky every day to wake up and contribute to a cause I genuinely care about, revolutionize an industry I’m fascinated by, and work alongside teammates who feel like friends."

"The #1 reason I love NextRoll is the people. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit our offices all around the world or any of the offices in the US. The common denominator is that you find kind and warm people."

"My favorite thing about working at Babylist is the truly authentic group of people that I've had the honor of working with over the past few years. I have been able to be myself and try new things. I feel like what I do really makes a difference. "

"Crunchyroll’s workplace environment helps create lifelong colleagues and has an unmatched culture of passion. Between socials, team-wide Japan trips, game nights, and professional conferences, I’ve met some of the most fun and talented people here. "

"I would absolutely refer someone to Tray because our product rocks, so does my team and our customers. Our leaders are nothing short of AMAZING! I work with leaders who are intelligent, driven, honest, and who really care about their employees."

""What I love most about Evidation are my colleagues! To be part of such a curious, open, solution-oriented and results-driven team is what makes working here so special. I am still learning every day, and the challenge to always think bigger makes what we do so exciting. The team truly lives our values to work to win together.""

"My growth journey starting as an engineer on the Clumio Customer Support team exceeded all of my expectations, but this journey is not just unique to me. The Clumio team is great about offering opportunities for growth to team members of all levels."

"I work with talented people to deliver products that help our customers scale! From brainstorming webinar content with Marketing, or discussing our technology roadmap with Systems Engineering, I love the unique problems we are solving, every day!"

"Carbon does a great job at prioritizing work-life balance. We really emphasize results, which means that most employees have flexibility when it comes to scheduling. I manage a team that resides on two continents, and that definitely requires flexibility in my working hours. Because of this, I tend to have really busy mornings & free afternoons"

"One unique thing with the company is: hierarchies and boundaries are usually the last things that employees observe. In other words, work is the metric of how one's progress is valued. Another great thing is company's overall commitment to the diversification and equal opportunities for all."

"“Seesaw has a small, talented team building a universally-praised product that reaches millions of students every day. Where else could I have such an outsized impact on a mission I care so much about?”"

"Through my job at HoneyBook, I love being able to collaborate with my team and come up with creative ideas every day that empower independent business owners. I also get to see the direct impact of my work, which makes me feel fulfilled!"

""We have a great team, plenty of autonomy, and all the challenges of scaling by millions of users a year!""

"I love getting to work at a place where I truly feel supported in everything that I do. I appreciate the culture and effort that our leadership takes to ensure that everyone feels valued."

"We host a variety of events, ranging from game nights to cross-team hot wing challenges to in-office volunteering events. While remote, we’ve done a lot of trivia, Netflix parties (Groundhog Day, anyone?), poker tournaments for charity, and employee-led cooking/cocktail making classes. We try to have fun inclusive events for everyone at Bolt."

"I really appreciate the flexibility of Fast because we just commit to what we need to get done and however you do it, you get it done. We hire great engineers, and there is a trust that we will get things done. "

"I have two kids and iManage understands the need for home life balance. There is no such thing as clock watching. Sometimes I need to start work later and finish earlier so I can pick up kids. I can then work in the evening after the kids are in bed"

"Finix is very supportive and finds ways to ensure we’re prioritizing our well-being so we can bring the best version of ourselves every day. We have hobby stipends to pursue our interests and Finix Fridays, extensions of long weekends, so we can really recharge. We also have No Meeting days for focused work which is hard to find in a remote world. "

"The culture of Digital Turbine has supported my career in many facets. I have great mentors in above positions and input on areas that I would like to gain experience in. It has been a great journey from six years ago to today."

"What I enjoy most about my job is helping people get back on their feet after going through a stressful situation. Insurance doesn't always have the best reputation, so it's a way for me to reset people's mind sets because I am here to be of service."

"There are many things I love about working for Zumper but my favorite has to be the culture. From the executive team down, Zumper employees are eager to collaborate and help whenever possible. "

"I've never worked at a company where there's such a permeating sense of optimism. People are generous with their time and knowledge, but still remain humble. "

"I joined Liftoff for a challenge - the opportunity to work at a huge scale with new technologies. I got that, but what keeps me here is the supportive, constructive environment in which engineers help each other learn and grow."

"We are a close-knit team obsessed with getting stuff done. But we don't limit ourselves to Zoom calls and office walls. From building tractors in the office to farm visits and happy hours, there's always room for a good time."

"That our brand persona actually reflects the ethos of the people that work at Philo. Our team is overwhelmingly and unabashedly filled with people exuding good natured energy. "

"At Addepar, we embrace a culture of acceptance with the full support of leadership. We’ve formed an AddePride affinity group, run by members of our LGBTQIA+ community and allies."

"My first day with Point was our first day of SIP. The company has done a great job navigating uncertain times, and the transparency throughout has been second to none. We are really living that core value. The people make each day great!"

"At Digit I work with really passionate people that invest and believe in me."

"The best source of learning is the people I work with. Wish is a perfect place to learn from others because we have incredibly talented and diverse people that are always willing to help each other grow and succeed.”"

"One of my favorite things about Sendoso is the company's culture. The level of energy and positivity at Sendoso is unreal. Shout-out to our HR teams for hosting so many fun events and activities, like happy hour at Top Golf, and the craziest game of "

"One of our company values at Sentry is Pixels Matter. It reminds us to pay attention to the small details that can take a product experience from good to great, or from great to amazing! It reminds us to spend a little extra time if we need it to make sure what we're creating is high quality work that we can be proud of. "

"There’s a niche for everyone, and if one doesn’t exist, you can make your own. I started a water themed group, Hydro Homies, and it has gotten great support – we already have 65 members! Between the custom water bottle stickers and engaging slack channel with trivia and memes, it's become a great way for people to connect in and out of the office."

"Software has changed our lives, but it remains far too difficult to build. Code is great and the best way to get a computer to do something—but should we write as much code as we do? We think not. Retool is a new, better way to program so that people everywhere can build custom software that works."

"Our values actually represent our team. Discussions about ethical decision-making or tweeting empathetically are common at Grammarly, and I recognize how rare that is. "

"Overall, our vibe is friendly and informal, but also fast-paced and energetic. There’s space to focus alone or brainstorm together on whiteboards. More casual moments include Thursday Happy Hours and weekly dinners. If you swing by at lunch, you’ll find a large group socializing at our community table. You’re also welcome to bring in your dog! "

"There’s something special about working for a company undergoing an incredible amount of growth. At Showpad, I have a clear understanding of how my role ties to our goals and why that’s important as we continue to scale."

"Everyone is trusted to take time off throughout the year when they want to, and they actually do take time off. I also have my Slack notifications turned off every night, on weekends, and on PTO. We’re all about finding ways to achieve ambitious goals with sustainable and healthy day-to-day processes."

"The culture at Duda is extremely inclusive, promoting lots of growth and cross-functionality. I look forward to coming to work each day with a collaborative bunch of people. Everyone at Duda is so friendly and welcoming!"

"Working for BE has been awesome so far! The culture is very welcoming, the people are all very friendly, and the work itself is super hands on! I've learned so much from so many people, and I'm so thankful I got to start my career here!"

"Your manager will proactively help you load balance with the rest of your team so you don’t have to be too stressed out... You struggle with something at work and people who you don’t report up to go out of their way to find you resources..."

"“At OpenX, you are empowered to reach for the sky and achieve your career goals while solving challenging problems every day. You and your peers are always working towards the same goals.” "

"I love working at Armorblox. It has allowed me to learn and grow in an environment driven by feedback while getting to work with great people who want you to succeed. "

"Everyday, I am faced with exciting challenges that push me to uncharted waters in our People Operations team. Working for Simpplr has helped me grow far beyond my initial expectations and there is no sign of slowing down!"

"I love working at OpenSea. The combination of amazing (but humble) people and an exciting mission to bring about a technological paradigm shift means that every day here is fast-paced and satisfying."

"What I love the most about the company is the culture we have here. Everyone is very friendly and willing to help. We hire not just the right people for the role but the right fits with the company. I would highly recommend working here!"

"One of the best teams I've ever seen - really talented engineers, PMs, designers, and really smart construction experts. Also, in addition to being really talented, team is also made up of really good people with strong values."

""Being able to work with amazing people and solve a wide variety of challenges has made my experience both enjoyable and absolutely invaluable. There's plenty of opportunity here so I would highly encourage anyone to jump in and apply today!”"

"Zipline is among the most inclusive workplaces I've seen. Equity & social justice underpin our values & mission. Our engineering team is stacked with brilliant, curious, creative humans afforded the psychological safety to experiment & take big risks"

"Coming from the service industry, I felt very stuck, like I maxed out any potential for growth. Here, internal growth is encouraged and celebrated. I know my managers are building me up and sharing their knowledge with me so I can find my niche."

""Coming right out of college, I was nervous about joining the workforce. But my worries dissipated once I started. Everyone is extremely encouraging, collaborative, helpful, and they do their best to foster a learning environment.""