Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the Bay Area
To determine the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area in 2026, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing more than 70,000 U.S. employees. (For large companies, also see: The 25 Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area.)
The Top Ten
Lumin Digital
+1 spotEmployees say:"The SLT is transparent about the decisions guiding Lumin and consistently models the values expected across the organization. People at Lumin are not only highly capable but take ownership of their work and actively support one another's success. The culture is grounded in mutual respect, trust, and accountability."
Mercury
Employees say:"This company treats its employees like the unique and important individuals that they are. Mercury is not just welcoming at the beginning when you are first hired, but they continue to show their employees their gratitude and excitement for their employees throughout the year. Majority of the people here are high performers who are also empathetic, caring and supportive. This is the best place I have and will ever work for."
Gong
Employees say:"I am a worker with a disability, which made me worried about working at a fast-paced tech company (especially since my disability requires unique hours on occasion). I am so grateful that my immediate manager and Gong leadership have expressed trust in me enough to get my work done, especially without breathing over my shoulder. That level of trust makes me want to rise to occasion and make a real difference while here."
ENGEO
Employees say:"This company is great at acknowledging employees for the work they do—whether its working long hours, great client service, or being a great mentor. Servant leaders help others feel supported and you can tell they genuinely care about the team not only for the work they do but that they are doing well both personally and professionally."
Webflow
Employees say:"It's the first place I've worked where the values they talk about are actually practiced. The amount of autonomy and trust I'm given to not just do my job but to do it well, as well as providing the resources we need to do that, is incredible. I keep asking for things thinking I'll get rejected (b/c of past job experiences) and find, to my delight, enthusiasm and encouragement along with those resources readily provided."
