The 20 Best Places to Work in Carlsbad, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Carlsbad, CA 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 April 2, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Carlsbad, CA
1. Procore Technologies
4.4 stars
Procore Technologies is a computer software company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (5.0 stars) and social activities and environment (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procore Technologies:
"Procore stresses their values of Openness, Ownership, and Optimism. Management loves feedback and is always looking to improve. There is a strong trust between the company and t..."
2. CA Technologies
4.2 stars
CA Technologies is a computer software company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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:
"Lots of women in upper management. My manager is a woman and her team is made up of 75% women. The larger team that we are on has more women than men by about 20%. Women get rec..."
3. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Intuit:
"It's a great place to work, however, some things are severely lacking when held up against other tech companies for standards. For instance, our parental leave -- while a vast i..."
4. Zillow
4.1 stars
Zillow is an internet company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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:
"Very fun and upbeat environment. Motivation is in the air with wide open rooms of just standing desks where you see early, mid to even senior level employees. Can personalize yo..."
5. Hilti
3.9 stars
Hilti is a construction company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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:
"Hilti has a fantastic culture and it's clear that extensive time, passion and money goes behind continuing to build strong teams and to be more inclusive all the time. HR leader..."
6. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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"
7. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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:
"Many of the perks, such as paid time off and maternity leave, are only available for those in higher positions, and it’s more than many other retailers. The hours are more flexi..."
8. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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:
"American Express gives a great maternity leave of 6 months for both men and woman !"
9. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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..."
10. Workday
3.9 stars
Workday is a computer software company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 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 Workday:
"They are growing and with scale comes opportunities for everyone at Workday. As a working bay area parent, I joined not only because of the role and the team, but because the co..."
11. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I work in a call center. For the most part they just want the body in seat and to help people as fast as possible."
12. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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 "
13. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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 "
14. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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:
"Fidelity has a lot of great benefits for women but it is still such a male dominated company that there's always more to be done. "
15. CycleBar
3.8 stars
CycleBar is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and the people you work with (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CycleBar:
"The Nashville gulch location is a phenomal place to work. Nontoxic work environment dominated by strong females. Room for growth. Vast trainining opportunities. Fun atmosphere."
16. Pluralsight
3.7 stars
Pluralsight is an e-learning company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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 (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pluralsight:
"Best place I’ve ever worked!"
17. Yum! Brands, Inc.
3.7 stars
Yum! Brands, Inc. is a restaurants company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
18. SAP
3.7 stars
SAP is a computer software company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SAP:
"I haven't had to use parental leave, but my understanding is that it's pretty good. I love the diversity at SAP, and the fact that they've been offering "domestic partnership" ..."
19. Viasat
3.7 stars
Viasat is a telecommunications company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.5 stars).
20. Brown-Forman
3.7 stars
Brown-Forman is a wine and spirits company with locations in the Carlsbad, CA 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..."
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 April 2, 2020.