The 20 Best Places to Work in Santa Cruz, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Santa Cruz, 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 February 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Santa Cruz, CA
1. Khan Academy
4.5 stars
Khan Academy is an e-learning company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Khan Academy:
"Fanstatic place to work for anyone who wants to make a difference!"
2. Sage Intacct
4.3 stars
Sage Intacct is a computer software company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.8 stars) and social activities and environment (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sage Intacct:
"Sage Intacct truly cares about all of it's employees. Hands down the best company I have ever worked for."
3. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (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. LinkedIn
4.2 stars
LinkedIn is an internet company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.7 stars) and social activities and environment (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for LinkedIn:
"Better than most, and improving"
5. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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."
6. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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..."
7. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA 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. "
8. Facebook
3.9 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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..."
9. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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..."
10. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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"
11. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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..."
12. Workday
3.9 stars
Workday is a computer software company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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..."
13. Netflix
3.9 stars
Netflix is an entertainment company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Netflix:
"Best place I have ever worked after 15 years working in the bay area. I only wished that I had been working here when my 2 kids were born. I couldn't ask for a more supportive e..."
14. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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..."
15. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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..."
16. Synopsys Inc
3.8 stars
Synopsys Inc is a computer software company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
17. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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. "
18. SAP Ariba
3.8 stars
SAP Ariba is a computer software company with locations in the Santa Cruz, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 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 SAP Ariba:
"I've never felt less valued than any man at this company. There are tons of women in leadership and I feel respected all around."
19. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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."
20. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Santa Cruz, 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:
"Have never felt any discrimination at Google. Every team I've worked on, led by either men or women, explicitly discusses the importance of parental leave and work-life balance...."
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 February 1, 2020.