The 20 Best Places to Work in Downey, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Downey, 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 January 4, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Downey, CA
1. Ultimate Software
4.8 stars
Ultimate Software is a computer software company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ultimate Software:
"Best company ever! "
2. Amrock
4.6 stars
Amrock is a real estate company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and management opportunities (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Amrock:
"Tough scheduling at times due to nature of the business however there are actually more females in leadership than men! Great benefits and a lot of great women to look up to. "
3. Rapid Response Monitoring
4.6 stars
Rapid Response Monitoring is a public safety company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.7 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Rapid Response Monitoring:
"Truly impressed by this company. I have had many child care issues over the past couple of years and they have been very flexible with my schedule. t"
4. Palo Alto Networks
4.3 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Downey, CA 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. "
5. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Downey, CA 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..."
6. Zillow
4.1 stars
Zillow is an internet company with locations in the Downey, 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:
"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,..."
7. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.4 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."
8. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company with locations in the Downey, CA 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."
9. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Downey, CA 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. Hilti
3.9 stars
Hilti is a construction company with locations in the Downey, 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:
"I've read the past 2 years, Hilti has further improved their policies to provide better work-life balance and to allow paid parental time off (for both mothers and fathers). Thi..."
11. Facebook
3.9 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Downey, CA 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..."
12. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Downey, CA 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..."
13. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Downey, 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"
14. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Downey, 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:
"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..."
15. Workday
3.9 stars
Workday is a computer software company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Workday:
"It's a little ridiculous how a company that has grown so quickly from their initial IPO in 2012 has managed to maintain, and in some cases, expand on it's inclusive culture. Wh..."
16. Beachbody
3.9 stars
Beachbody is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (5.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.4 stars).
17. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Downey, 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:
"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..."
18. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Downey, 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:
"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..."
19. 2U
3.9 stars
2U is an e-learning company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 2U:
"Newly revamped maternity leave is much improved. Ability to work from home would be benefit to company and employees."
20. 17hats
3.9 stars
17hats is an internet company with locations in the Downey, CA area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.7 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 17hats:
"17hats has the best benefit package I have ever seen!"
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 4, 2020.