Adobe and LinkedIn also on the list.
By Raif Karerat
WASHINGTON, DC: Glassdoor has released its list of “best places to work in 2015,” and as per usual, there are plenty of representatives from the technology sector included. The data is compiled from reviews posted by employees based on parameters such as overall satisfaction, career opportunities, compensation, and work-life balance. The final rankings are tabulated by Glassdoor’s proprietary algorithm.
- Google
Google reigns at the summit of Glassdoor’s list of best companies to work for in 2015. The search giant ranks in at 4.5 out of 5. The company only managed No. 8 in last year’s standings. - F5 Networks
F5 Networks, a company that specializes in Application Deliver Networking technology, stands just one step lower than Google on the tech-specific podium. It garners a respectable 4.3 out of 5, enough for No. 4 in Glassdoor’s overall rankings. - Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg’s brainchild is the next tech company on the list at No. 13. The social media colossus scored 4.1 out of 5, but has fallen a ways from its lofty position at No. 5 last year. - Qualcomm
The fourth tech company on Glassdoor’s list of best places to work in 2015 is Qualcomm. The company earned itself a spot at No. 14 with a score of 4.1 out of 5. Qualcomm has slipped one position since last year’s rankings. - Adobe
Adobe, designer of ubiquitous software such as Photoshop and Acrobat, registers at No. 18 on Glassdoor’s tally. The company, a debutant this year, earned an above average rating of 4.1 out of 5. - Mathswork
Maker of software that specializes in mathematical computing, Mathswork finds itself nipping at Adobe’s heels at No. 19. The company’s rating is likewise 4.1, and has improved from its much lower rank of No. 22 in 2014. - Apple
A titan of both the software and hardware industries, Apple sits at No. 22 on Glassdoor’s overarching list of best places to work for. The company that serves as Steve Jobs’ legacy obtained a perfectly average score of 4 out of 5, but has seen a significant jump from last year, when it ranked No. 35 overall. - LinkedIn
Professional networking staple LinkedIn ranks No. 23 overall, with an average rating of 4 out 5. LinkedIn has fallen drastically from its former position at No. 3 in 2014. - Zillow
Online real estate database Zillow ranks No. 33 on the annual assessment. The company received a rating of 3.9 out of 5 and is also a new entrant in the list. - Nvidia
Another new entrant, Nvidia, ekes in at No. 36 to round out the top 10 tech companies to work for in 2015. It garnered a score of 3.9 out of 5.