The 20 Best Places to Work in San Diego, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
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 December 1, 2019. 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 (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procore Technologies:
"Unlimited PVT, $25 Mind Body credit each month, onsite massages, acupuncture, haircuts, eyebrow waxing, workout classes every day after work, yoga, healthy snacks in kitchens, G..."
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:
"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 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 (4.4 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."
4. Hilti
4.0 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 (4.6 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:
"A great place to work striving to improve where there are gaps"
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:
"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..."
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. Pluralsight
3.9 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 (4.8 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..."
9. 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. "
10. 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 "
11. USAA
3.8 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 (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for USAA:
"USAA is a great place to work!"
12. 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:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
13. 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).
14. 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:
"There are some structural things (e.g. Technical Career System) that seem to support/reinforce gender biases.."
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 (4.7 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:
"I really enjoy working here. When it comes to a female friendly workplace, I'd say this is a great place. "
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 (4.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Genentech:
"Female manager didn't support me as an employee with my maternity leave. It came across as a huge burden to her and I was laid off when she heard that I wanted to have a 2nd baby."
18. 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!"
19. Deloitte
3.7 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting 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 (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
20. 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 (4.2 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..."
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 December 1, 2019.