The 20 Best Places to Work in Cambridge, MA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Cambridge, MA 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 January 9, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Cambridge, MA
1. Disruptor Beam
4.3 stars
Disruptor Beam is a computer games company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Disruptor Beam:
"Disruptor Beam lives by its guiding principles, one of which is "continuous improvement." We thrive on the diversity of our workforce, and spend as much time during recruiting ..."
2. HubSpot
4.3 stars
HubSpot is an internet company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HubSpot:
"HubSpot employs a lot of amazing women--like most companies in tech, we still have some work to do around getting more women in top leadership roles, but there are countless opp..."
3. Palo Alto Networks
4.3 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"This is the greatest company I've ever worked for. The CEO is amazing and my chain of command is excellent. "
4. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"BCG is really a great place for women. We have a real support group, Partners listen to us and more and more of us grow through the ranks. I left to go back to school but I will..."
5. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
4.1 stars
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an insurance company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.7 stars).
6. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Intuit:
"i have been here over 10 years. I wish there were more remote opportunities but overall this is a fantastic place to work."
7. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"At Synchrony we are ALL equal and have the same opportunities! There is never a shortage of women in charge."
8. Johnson & Johnson
4.0 stars
Johnson & Johnson is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Johnson & Johnson:
"Great place to work hard and grow for folks with young families."
9. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Cambridge, MA 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..."
10. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Cambridge, MA 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. "
11. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for One Medical:
"One Medical Group truly stands behind the motto: "Doctor's Office Reinvented." This is a very fun-filled friendly environment that strongly believes in the growth and developmen..."
12. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ericsson:
"A great place to work striving to improve where there are gaps"
13. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Cambridge, MA 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..."
14. Bain & Company
3.9 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bain & Company:
"Bain & Company is a great environment for women. There are numerous promotional opportunities and mentoring opportunities. Working from home isn't available for every employee w..."
15. Vistaprint
3.9 stars
Vistaprint is an internet company with locations in the Cambridge, MA 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 (4.4 stars).
16. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Cambridge, MA 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:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
17. Hill Holliday
3.9 stars
Hill Holliday is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and social activities and environment (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hill Holliday:
"It really is a great place to work, especially in the New York office. Wonderful people, an amazingly flexible schedule you won't get anywhere else, A+ PTO policies, the whole p..."
18. Pluralsight
3.9 stars
Pluralsight is an e-learning company with locations in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (5.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pluralsight:
"Pluralsight is an awesome culture mecca for all employees. As a female engineer, job interviews really stress me out. I neither want to be talked down to, or upheld as a token w..."
19. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Cambridge, MA 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:
"Working for a company that offers 16 weeks paid leave for the primary caregiver of a newborn or an adopted child is amazing. Jones really values their employees and they make i..."
20. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Cambridge, MA 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 "
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 January 9, 2020.