The 20 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Austin, TX is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 16 factors of female-friendliness, including paid time off, management opportunities, equal opportunities for women and men, the ability to work remotely, maternity and adoptive leave, flexible work hours, and more.
The companies on this list have ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former employees as of February 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Austin, TX
1. The Zebra
4.3 stars
The Zebra is an insurance company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and flexible work hours (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Zebra:
"Despite being a tech company (male-dominated field) founded by two men with a man as the current president, The Zebra has made significant progress to provide a space where wome..."
2. Castlight Health
4.1 stars
Castlight Health is a computer software company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Castlight Health:
"Great culture and benefits. Unfortunately they didn’t focus enough on operationalization and allowed politics to infiltrate"
3. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (4.7 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NetSuite:
"NetSuite has a culture of hiring talented people and letting them dig in, work hard and see where it can take them. Where many software companies limit women's advancement or mo..."
4. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"A really wonderful place to work that cares deeply about equality. "
5. Facebook
3.9 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"Women are still underrepresented as a group in the company, but my experience has been entirely positive so far and the teams I work on has been very balanced. Great perks, even..."
6. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for lululemon athletica:
"Lululemon is a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
7. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Express:
"I worked for American Express before starting a family so I never had an opportunity to judge how well the company *actually* treated working mothers or how their careers suffer..."
8. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Warby Parker:
"The company is perfect aside if low pay for support personnel "
9. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
10. Keller Williams Realty, Inc
3.8 stars
Keller Williams Realty, Inc is a real estate company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Keller Williams Realty, Inc:
"I would say may biggest qualm with KW was how underpaid the female staff supporting the market centers are. Besides that, KW provides very generous paid time off, and there are ..."
11. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Google:
"Have never felt any discrimination at Google. Every team I've worked on, led by either men or women, explicitly discusses the importance of parental leave and work-life balance...."
12. The Advisory Board Company
3.8 stars
The Advisory Board Company is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Advisory Board Company:
"Great company to work for! Would highly recommend!"
13. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PayPal:
"PayPal is an amazing place to work as a female leader. "
14. USAA
3.7 stars
USAA is a financial services company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for USAA:
"USAA is a great place to work!"
15. Capital One
3.7 stars
Capital One is a financial services company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Capital One:
"As a woman I am strongly encouraged to be the best I can be! I've attended free hour courses on how to be a woman in a leadership position. The resources and the opportunities a..."
16. Brown-Forman
3.7 stars
Brown-Forman is a wine and spirits company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Brown-Forman:
"Brown-Forman offers and supports the flexible work environment (setting my own hours, working from home when desire) I want as a working mom without having to sacrifice career o..."
17. NFP
3.7 stars
NFP is an insurance company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NFP:
"while there is work to be done, I beleive NFP and its leadership want to help craft a place where all people regardless of gender, race or ethnicity can be successful!"
18. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Genentech:
"Female manager didn't support me as an employee with my maternity leave. It came across as a huge burden to her and I was laid off when she heard that I wanted to have a 2nd baby."
19. Stitch Fix
3.6 stars
Stitch Fix is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stitch Fix:
"Stitch Fix is the best company I've ever worked for. The management is supportive and helpful and the expected goals are very fair. Given that the job is in the women's fashion ..."
20. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of February 1, 2020.