7 of the best NYC companies to work for (and they're all hiring)
Some of New York City’s fastest growing, innovative tech companies are hiring in droves. Here are five tech companies that are on the hunt for new talent this month.
What they do: Crowdtap runs a people-powered marketing platform, where brands tap the power and creativity of their biggest fans to inspire authentic social advocacy.
Coolest perks: Unlimited PTO, dog-friendly office, flexibility to work remotely, weekly breakfasts, full medical benefits, and a 401(k).
Note from an insider: “The ideal Crowdtap candidate has an entrepreneurial mindset,” said Nneka Ogbourne, Director of Talent Acquisition. “They love to collaborate and are highly motivated. We all own a piece of the pie and should be passionate about driving the business forward.”
What they do: X.ai is an artificial intelligence company that schedules your meetings for you. The service works to help professionals drastically cut down on time spent scheduling meetings, without having to hire a real personal assistant.
Coolest perks: Team outings, self-managed paid vacation, sick time and a gym membership.
Note from an insider: "We are doing something no one has done before, so the key thing we value in employees is their interest in learning,” said Alex Poon, COO and co-founder. “This could be anything from a new coding language to figuring out how to master a new acquisition channel. It's about being curious."
What they do: Born out of the frustration with traditional monitoring tools and the urge to build something better, Catchpoint is a leading digital experience intelligence company. Founded and created by four former DoubleClick and Google workers, the platform offers a holistic approach to provide unparalleled insight into customer-critical services to help companies consistently deliver amazing digital experiences.
Coolest perks: Generous PTO, stock options. 401(k) with matching, stocked kitchen and catered lunches on Fridays, a game room, month-end happy hours, weekly yoga in the office and monthly massages.
Note from an insider: “We look for smart, motivated & considerate people,” said J.Scotte Barkan, CTO and co-founder. “If you can find those 3 things, you’ll likely wind up with a happy, healthy & productive work environment. Asking for more than that is like asking for Mike Trout in every slot in the lineup.”
What they do: Appboy is a mobile marketing automation platform that enables marketers to manage the lifecycle of their customers and increase mobile engagement.
Coolest perks: Competitive compensation and equity, full medical benefits, 401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, parental leave plans, flexible PTO, cell phone and gym reimbursement, a dog-friendly office and daily catered lunches and a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages.
Note from an insider: “We look for driven personalities,” said Cat Espiritu, Tech Recruiter. “People that are constantly looking to make themselves better and in turn make our organization and product better.”
What they do: Refinery29 is a digital media source aiming to inform women on politics, entertainment, health and technology. The company publishes over 2,000 stories per month, across both written and video channels.
Coolest perks: Summer and bagel Fridays, dog-friendly Office, 401(k) match, equity, gym memberships, and an employee referral program.
Note from an insider: “Refinery29 is the leading digital media company for young women,” said Amanda Buck, Recruiting Manager. “Our mission is to be a catalyst for women to feel, see, and claim their power by delivering optimistic and diverse creativity, storytelling, and points of view. We look for candidates who can help us share our mission and who want to empower women.”
What they do: Integral Ad Science makes verification, optimization and analytics products for the advertising industry.
Coolest perks: Panoramic office views of the Hudson River, weekly catered lunches, summer Fridays, a game room and quarterly team events.
What they do: Namely is an all-in-one platform for cloud-based HR software. The company works with 'middle-market' companies, meaning small to medium-sized business with 50-2,000 employees, to provide a one-stop-shop for HR, payroll and benefits.
Coolest perks: Company equity, education stipend, flexible PTO, paid maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, organized charity/volunteer events, yoga classes, in-office massages, a stocked kitchen with cold brew and craft beer on tap, and an in-office arcade with VR, foosball, skeeball, Pacman and ping-pong.
Note from an insider: "We look for people who thrive in a collaborative environment, are humble experts in their domain, and are eager to take on new challenges," said Ashley Pelliccione, Director of Talent Acquisition. "We want people who are multi-dimensional and ambitious in achieving both personal and professional goals. We’re growing and we want you to grow too."
