8 Austin startups with glowing employee reviews that are hiring now

Headshot of Keith Melnick CEO of the Zebra standing in his office
Keith Melnick, The Zebra's CEO. The Zebra
  • Dubbed "Silicon Hills," Austin's tech scene boomed when tech workers fled San Francisco. 
  • Not surprisingly, the city's startup culture is flourishing with lots of open jobs.
  • Insider sifted through funding numbers and employee reviews to find top-rated tech startups.

From the founding days of Dell to last year's relocation of Oracle's headquarters, Austin, Texas, has always had a tech scene. The city remains one of the fastest growing in the nation, and with that comes lots of hiring opportunities. 

Insider looked through funding reports, reviews on Glassdoor, job boards on LinkedIn, estimated funding totals from Crunchbase, and company websites to find the best startups with job openings according to employee reviews.

Ambiq Micro

Ambiq CEO Founder and President Headshots
From Left: Ambiq CEO Fumihide Esaka, founder and CTO Scott Hanson, and President Sean Chen. via Ambiq

What it does: Ambiq manufactures energy-efficient semiconductors for a wide range of electronic devices. 

Size: 136 employees, according to LinkedIn

Total funding: $259 million, according to Crunchbase

Why it's on the list: Ambiq scored 4.6 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 14 reviews. One employee wrote of the company culture, "When issues pop up, everyone is willing to pitch in and help out."

Hiring: Ambiq has 13 open jobs either in Austin or remote-first, according to its website.

ClearDATA

ClearDATA CEO Darin Brennan
Darin Brennan, ClearDATA's CEO. Cla

What it does: ClearDATA secures healthcare data for providers through automation and multi-cloud privacy and security technology.

Size: 222 employees

Total funding: $80 million

Why it's on the list: ClearDATA scored 4 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 83 reviews. One reviewer wrote, "The company's mission is one I believe in: to make healthcare better every single day. It feels good to tell your family and friends that you are a servant to the world, to healthcare, and to people."

Hiring: ClearDATA has 23 job openings posted on its website

DealHub

DealHub CEO Eyal Elbahary
Eyal Elbahary, DealHub's CEO. DealHub

What it does: DealHub offers a configure, price, and quote tool that helps companies organize sales leads and revenue data. 

Size: 102 employees

Total funding: $24.5 million

Why it's on the list: DealHub scored 4.9 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 11 reviews. One employee said, "I work with the best people and have the opportunity to work with large global customers who become my friends too." 

Hiring: DealHub has openings in Austin and Israel on its website.

Jungle Scout

Headshot of Jungle Scout CEO Greg Mercer against a colorful background
Greg Mercer, Jungle Scout's CEO. Jungle Scout

What it does: Jungle Scout offers software that helps Amazon sellers launch stores, estimate their sales, and conduct research. 

Size: 268 employees 

Total funding: $110 million in private-equity funding

Why it's on the list: Jungle Scout scored 4.3 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 73 reviews. One employee wrote, "Everyone here at Jungle Scout is enthusiastic about doing the best we can to serve our customers and grow the company."

Hiring: Jungle Scout has three Austin-specific jobs and seven remote US jobs on its website

OJO Labs

Headshot of OJO Labs Ceo John Berkowitz
John Berkowitz, OJO Labs' CEO. OJO Labs

What it does: OJO Labs uses machine learning and AI to assist homebuyers and home sellers with its personalized real-estate platform. 

Size: 700 employees globally, 250 in the US, and 150 in Austin

Total funding: $134 million

Why it's on the list: OJO Labs scored 4.5 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 43 reviews. One employee said: "Execs are accessible and supportive, and great ideas come from everywhere. There are frequent hackathons, and little to no ego."

Hiring: OJO Labs has 23 jobs posted to its website

Overhaul

OverHaul CEO Barry Conlon
Barry Conlon, Overhaul's CEO. OverHaul

What it does: Overhaul provides risk-management tech for shipping and delivery supply chains.

Size: 135 employees

Total funding: $55 million, according to the company

Why it's on the list: Overhaul scored 4.6 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 10 reviews. One employee said, "There is a strong focus on teamwork, company culture, and work-life balance." 

Hiring: Overhaul has 25 open jobs, with 21 in the Austin office, posted to its website

SparkCognition

Headshot of SparkCognition CEO Amir Husain
Amir Husain, SparkCognition's CEO. SparkCognition

What it does: SparkCognition develops AI technology systems for industrial industries, including energy, cybersecurity, and manufacturing.  

Size: 235 employees

Total funding: $175 million

Why it's on the list: SparkCognition scored 4.3 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 72 reviews.

"Given opportunities other people at my age could only imagine," one employee wrote about their journey from intern to full-time employee. "Earned more experience here within a year than I would within 2 or 3 years elsewhere."

Hiring: SparkCognition has 40 open jobs either in Austin or remote-first posted on its website.

The Zebra

Headshot of Keith Melnick CEO of the Zebra standing in his office
Keith Melnick, The Zebra's CEO. The Zebra

What it does: The Zebra provides a platform for consumers to easily compare insurance policies and prices.

Size: 374 employees

Total funding: $256.5 million, according to the company

Why it's on the list: The Zebra scored 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor based on 69 reviews. One employee said, "During COVID, the company has taken all the smart precautions to enable people to work in office if the individual needs it, and work from home comfortably."

They also praised the company's actions during other crises: "Throughout the winter storm in February, they shut down the business so everyone could focus on the situation at hand."

Hiring: The Zebra has 30 jobs posted to its website.