The 20 Best Places to Work in San Diego, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in San Diego, 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 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in San Diego, CA
1. Procore Technologies
4.4 stars
Procore Technologies is a computer software company with locations in the San Diego, 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 is a great place to work, and is actively working on proactive ways to continually empower women at our company. We still have some work to do here in my opinion, but it..."
2. CA Technologies
4.2 stars
CA Technologies is a computer software company with locations in the San Diego, 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:
"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. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the San Diego, 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:
"I love how Intuit is always a leader in its industry. Their focus is on its customers, keeling up on to technology."
4. Hilti
3.9 stars
Hilti is a construction company with locations in the San Diego, 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..."
5. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the San Diego, 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:
"Ericsson is a female friendly organization and women are given equal opportunity to excel in all areas. The work environment is very friendly and we all are given good time to m..."
6. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the San Diego, 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:
"Great company to work for!"
7. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the San Diego, 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..."
8. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the San Diego, 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 love working here but wish they offered better maternity leave, longer and fully paid, not just short term disability. "
9. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the San Diego, 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 "
10. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the San Diego, 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:
"I love Fidelity. They have been putting a focus on hiring woman because they are aware of how male dominated the industry can be. But like some people have pointed out that does..."
11. Pluralsight
3.7 stars
Pluralsight is an e-learning company with locations in the San Diego, 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:
"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..."
12. Viasat
3.7 stars
Viasat is a telecommunications company with locations in the San Diego, 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).
13. USAA
3.7 stars
USAA is a financial services company with locations in the San Diego, CA 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..."
14. Alliance Data
3.7 stars
Alliance Data is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the San Diego, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Alliance Data:
"Great workplace with women leaders across the businesses. Fantastic work culture!"
15. Aya Healthcare
3.7 stars
Aya Healthcare is a staffing and recruiting company with locations in the San Diego, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Aya Healthcare:
"Aya has worked closely with my needs and helped me find contracts where and when I need them!"
16. Navy Federal Credit Union
3.7 stars
Navy Federal Credit Union is a financial services company with locations in the San Diego, CA 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:
"Navy federal was the best company i ever worked with. They offered competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and good training and opportunities to help you reach your goal for..."
17. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the San Diego, CA 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 Genentech:
"The best company I've ever worked for in terms of gender equality. Actively working to make it better; corporate bonuses depend on achieving these goals. "
18. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the San Diego, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procter and Gamble:
"For generations Procter and Gamble has provided extensive growth opportunities for all their employees and I feel so honored to work here. "
19. Eli Lilly
3.6 stars
Eli Lilly is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the San Diego, CA 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 (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Eli Lilly:
"While I loved working for Lilly, after having left, I recognized how too heavy it is with men. My leadership team had 3 women of 15. My current leadership team at another compan..."
20. TD Ameritrade
3.6 stars
TD Ameritrade is a financial services company with locations in the San Diego, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TD Ameritrade:
"TD has one of the best maternity benefit offerings I've ever seen. They are accommodating to family crisis' and understanding of missed time for such commitments "
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 1, 2020.