Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment that comes with putting in a hard day’s work—unless it’s knowing that you’re doing it for a company with a meaningful and rewarding mission you believe in.
With so much of your time spent at work, it’s important to find your job inspiring. These 29 mission-driven companies are a great place to start. They’ll send you home with not just a paycheck, but also with a sense of pride in the work you do.
So whether you want to work for a company like Esri, whose technology is helping fight climate change; join the mission to cure cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or City of Hope; or improve people’s mental health and well-being at Headspace, you’re sure to find an employer—and a job—that speaks to you.
1. Esri
Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. We take a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern GIS technology. Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The Science of Where® . By enabling customers to design more efficient cities, deliver clean water and electricity, fight crime, slow climate change, and stamp out disease, Esri is helping create the maps that run the world and make the world a better place.
2. Meta
Facebook connects billions of people around the world, giving them ways to share what matters most to them. People who work at Facebook are builders at heart, whether they’re creating new products or making tools so a business can expand its reach. Facebook’s global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to connect in meaningful ways. Build for the world, from where you are. Explore Facebook’s open remote positions today.
3. Philips
Philips is committed to making life better for millions of people around the world. Its teams pride themselves on the meaningful innovations and solutions they are providing to healthcare challenges around them and recognize that individuals who are part of Philips should be led and supported to develop to their fullest potential. At Philips, people can make an impact where it matters. Check out their careers site.
4. Robinhood
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of their decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers, removing fees, and providing greater access to financial information. They are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
They are looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of their journey in democratizing finance for all. Check out their open positions—they can’t wait to hear from you.
5. Oscar Health
In the last seven years, Oscar has experienced exponential growth, becoming the fastest-growing startup health insurer in the country. At Oscar, employees have the ability to make a real impact, solving problems that will transform the health care system and change the lives of its members. Oscar is powered by exceptional people who are passionate about tackling an enormous problem and changing health care for good. The company’s culture is what anyone would expect at a startup—fast paced, fun, and high-energy. Oscar’s offices feature open layout to encourage communication and collaboration. The team also plans exclusive events each month to celebrate and bring employees together.
6. NIKE, Inc.
At NIKE, we move the world forward through the power of sport. We champion diversity, push boundaries and turn passion into innovation that inspires every athlete* worldwide. Every teammate plays a role—owning their success, building connections and driving collective progress. Your work helps make athlete dreams real.
You’ll feel your impact every day—whether shaping gamechanging products or expanding access to sport for all. Your journey starts here: nike.com/careers and join our Talent Community at nikeats.avature.net/niketalentcommunity.
*If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
7. Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute—HHMI—is an independent philanthropy that drives science forward by supporting biomedical scientists, educators, students, and schools with the potential to make transformative impact. HHMI believes in the power of people, not projects, to make discoveries that benefit all. HHMI-supported scientists have made major advances in understanding basic biology, disease, and other key scientific areas. So far, 30 current or former HHMI scientists have won the Nobel prize.
8. Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. They engage consumers through their portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, and MEGA. Their offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. Mattel operates in 35 locations and their products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel has been a proud and trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
9. Wealthfront
Wealthfront is reimagining how people invest their money by turning the banking industry on its head. Through its automated investment service that puts consumers first, the company is paving the way for a new generation of savers to achieve their financial goals. Wealthfront believes this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change an industry and build something new—something different—something better. They’re on a mission to build a financial system that favors people, not institutions.
Here at The Muse, we partner with a lot of great companies to bring you insider looks at their offices and awesome job listings. These employers pay us to be featured on the site, but these Muse-worthy brands made this list not just because they want to be included, but because their culture, policies, and employee feedback showed us that they deserve to be.
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