8 Austin startups with glowing employee reviews that are hiring now
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.