The 20 Best Places to Work in Boulder, CO As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Boulder, CO 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 July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Boulder, CO
1. Sterling-Rice Group
4.3 stars
Sterling-Rice Group is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sterling-Rice Group:
"SRG is an amazing place to work - the Agency is open to new idea ideas and approaches, and they have an 'independent' spirit that allows them to do the best work for Clients. Pr..."
2. CA Technologies
4.2 stars
CA Technologies is a computer software company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and family growth support (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CA Technologies:
"I enjoy working for CA. The company only has 1 female executive that reports to the CEO, but they company does take diversity seriously. The recent work from home change are n..."
3. Zillow
4.1 stars
Zillow is an internet company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Zillow:
"Really happy here! Love seeing how many females we have in senior leadership and how important that fact is to the company. I never feel like being a woman is even a thing here,..."
4. The Motley Fool
4.0 stars
The Motley Fool is an online media company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Motley Fool:
"TMF has a LOT of pluses. The higher positions are filled mostly with bros, they tend to promote their bros, and the cycle continues..."
5. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Boulder, CO 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..."
6. Johnson Nathan Strohe
4.0 stars
Johnson Nathan Strohe is an architecture & planning company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Johnson Nathan Strohe:
"Polite and reserved office environment. Nice people, would just hope for more openness and social feel within the office, though of course this environment is always the sum of ..."
7. Hilti
3.9 stars
Hilti is a construction company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hilti:
"I've worked at Hilti for more than a decade. As a woman I used to be an anomaly, but now there are many women in all roles, including leadership. Diversity and inclusion are tr..."
8. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Boulder, CO 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 Salesforce:
"Salesforce is an amazing organization but it does take some serious grit to work here."
9. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Boulder, CO 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 an incredible company to work for. I learned so much from being there. The only reason I left is because I needed to be able to have a job with more flexibility on ..."
10. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"I have been impressed with GSK and their avenues for ensuring that talented women have the opportunity to progress their careers. They have rotational opportunities available, w..."
11. 2U
3.8 stars
2U is an e-learning company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and social activities and environment (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 2U:
"2U is an excellent place to work for women."
12. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edward Jones:
"Financial Advisor opportunity is unlike anything else. You work hard but it is very lucrative and you have the freedom and autonomy to run your practice your way."
13. Autodesk
3.8 stars
Autodesk is a computer software company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Autodesk:
"Wish there were more female executives. This is still an industry very clearly dominated by men."
14. Teach For America
3.8 stars
Teach For America is an education management company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Teach For America:
"On most teams, there is work from home flexibility but depends. Some roles can be completely remote. "
15. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"I'm blown away by how valued and supported I feel at Fidelity Investments. "
16. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Boulder, CO 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:
"Excellent work environment and caring smart good people "
17. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet company with locations in the Boulder, CO 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:
"While PayPal maternity leave policy is best in class for the US, their mothers (nursing rooms) need improvement. Many lack sinks (much needed for rinsing pump parts in sanitized..."
18. SAP
3.8 stars
SAP is a computer software company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SAP:
"SAP(S-A-P, not sap) is like a dream come true for me. In your first year, they offer 20 days PTO, unlimited sick leave for myself and my family(household- great bc I'm a mom!), ..."
19. USAA
3.7 stars
USAA is a financial services company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for USAA:
"My spouse and I were hired the same day at the same company doing the same job 14 years ago. Because he had previous management experience he was paid more than me. He has compl..."
20. Navy Federal Credit Union
3.7 stars
Navy Federal Credit Union is a financial services company with locations in the Boulder, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Navy Federal Credit Union:
"I've found the place I'd like to retire. I've never worked for a better company. "
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 July 1, 2020.