Top Companies 2021: Austin

Published on July 27, 2021

By LinkedIn News

Today we’re introducing Top Companies: City Edition, a look at the best workplaces to grow your career in 10 emerging cities throughout the U.S. Similar to our annual Top Companies list (which is a country-wide ranking), the city edition is meant to provide a go-to resource for professionals at every stage of their career journeys — just at a more local level.

Below you’ll find this year’s 25 Top Companies in the greater Austin area. There are big tech players, as well as companies in retail, finance and health care. Several companies that are headquartered locally, including Oracle (No. 6) and Whole Foods (No. 14), also make an appearance.

To compile the list, we looked at unique LinkedIn data specifically in the Austin metropolitan area. We measured seven pillars that have been shown to lead to career progression: ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and educational background. Companies must have at least 50 employees in the city to be eligible. You can see our full methodology at the bottom of this article.

Read on to learn more about how these companies are investing in their employees, explore open jobs and see people you may know. We’ve also pulled the most common skills and job titles among each company’s Austin-based employees — and linked relevant LinkedIn Learning courses for those skills. If you see a company that feels like a good fit for you, you can follow the company page and turn on job alerts to ensure you don’t miss out on future opportunities.

You can also check out the Top Companies in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland-Akron-Canton, Dallas-Fort Worth, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Seattle.

Here are this year’s 25 #LinkedInTopCompanies in the greater Austin area.

Company headcount and office locations were sourced by the companies directly or publicly-available information. Most common skills and titles were sourced from LinkedIn Talent Insights and reflect aggregated public member data from active LinkedIn profiles in the relevant greater metropolitan area associated with the company. We exclude members who identify as interns or contractors.

1. Dell Technologies
Information Technology & Services

Where the local office is located: Round Rock | Full-time headcount: 165,000 (with 14,000 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Program Management, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software | Most common job titles in Austin: Account Manager, Software Engineer, Sales Representative | What you should know: When Michael Dell founded his company out of his dorm room in 1984, Austin was not the tech hub it is today. Over the past three-and-a-half decades, both Dell and its home town have taken off. Today, Dell is one of Austin's largest employers (it currently has over 900 local openings). Dell was also ahead of the curve on flexible work, and it has plenty of remote and hybrid roles on offer. 

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2. Apple
Consumer Electronics

Where the local office is located: Northwest Austin | Full-time headcount: 160,000 (with 7,000 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Technical Support, Program Management, Data Analysis | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Project Manager, Support Specialist | What you should know: Apple broke ground on a billion-dollar campus in Austin nearly two years ago, and it plans on moving in next year. The new office, which will be located right next to the original, will allow the company to grow its capacity by up to 15,000 additional employees in the city across roles in engineering, manufacturing and more.

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3. Amazon
Internet

Where the local office is located: North Austin + operation centers throughout the metro area | Full-time headcount: 1,298,000 (with 10,000 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Software Development, Java, Python | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Fulfillment Associate, Warehouse Associate | What you should know: Amazon has upped its investment in Austin over the past two years, adding more than 1,400 local tech jobs in roles such as software development, research science and cloud computing. The company is also committed to developing the technical skills of its current employees. It recently launched a $700 million upskilling initiative that offers workers free training in skills they need to move into higher-paying, in-demand roles. 

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4. IBM
Information Technology & Services

Where the local office is located: North Austin | Full-time headcount: 345,900 | Most common skills among Austin employees: Cloud Computing, Software Development, Java | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Project Manager, User Experience Designer | What you should know: In addition to housing IBM’s global design team, Austin is home to one of the company’s research labs — consisting of staff who focus on design, engineering, development, AI and more. Interested in one of the company’s open positions? IBM aims to be fully transparent about what to expect at every stage of its application process.

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5. Indeed.com
Internet

Where the local office is located: Downtown and The Domain | Full-time headcount: 10,000 | Most common skills among Austin employees: SQL, Data Analysis, Software Development | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Account Executive, Product Manager | What you should know: Indeed has dual headquarters in Austin and Stamford, Conn., with its Texas location serving as its tech hub. The company intentionally spread out its more than 1,600 employees in the Austin metropolitan area — between Indeed Tower downtown and its office in The Domain complex — to minimize the traffic impact on the city

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6. Oracle
Information Technology & Services

Where the local office is located: Southeast Austin | Full-time headcount: 135,000 | Most common skills among Austin employees: Cloud Computing, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Software | Most common job titles in Austin: Business Development Consultant, Solutions Engineer, Account Executive 

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7. Facebook
Internet

Where the local office is located: Downtown, The Domain and North Central Austin | Full-time headcount: 58,600 (with 1,150 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Data Analysis, Program Management, Recruiting | Most common job titles in Austin: Program Manager, Technical Recruiter, Software Engineer

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8. Charles Schwab
Financial Services

Where the local office is located: The Domain | Full-time headcount: 32,000 (with 2,700 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Software Development, SQL, Agile Methodologies | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Technical Director 

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9. Accenture
Information Technology & Services

Where the local office is located: Downtown | Full-time headcount: 569,000 (with 2,800 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SQL | Most common job titles in Austin: Content Moderator, Business Analyst, Software Engineer

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10. Google
Internet

Where the local office is located: Downtown | Full-time headcount: 140,000 | Most common skills among Austin employees: Cloud Computing, Recruiting, Software Development | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Technical Recruiter, Channel Specialist

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11. AMD
Semiconductors

Where the local office is located: Oak Hill (Southwest Austin) | Full-time headcount: 12,600 (with 2,500 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Semiconductors, Debugging, Embedded Systems | Most common job titles in Austin: Technical Staff Member, Design Engineer, Program Manager

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12. General Motors
Automative

Where the local office is located: North Austin | Full-time headcount: 155,000 (with 3,000 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Software Development, SQL, Java | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Information Technology Manager, Big Data Developer, 

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13. NI (National Instruments)
Electical & Electronic Manufacturing

Where the local office is located: North Austin | Full-time headcount: 7,000 (with 1,900 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: LabVIEW, Embedded Systems, Software Development | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Programming Analyst, Hardware Engineer

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14. Whole Foods Market
Supermarkets

Where the local office is located: Downtown + retail locations throughout the metro area | Full-time headcount: 105,000 (with 4,100 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Merchandising, Inventory Management, Data Analysis | Most common job titles in Austin: Cashier, Software Engineer, Buyer

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15. Visa
Information Technology & Services

Where the local office is located: North Austin | Full-time headcount: 20,500 (with 1,800 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Software Development, SQL, Java | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, System Analyst, Security Engineer

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16. Intel
Semiconductors

Where the local office is located: Treemont | Full-time headcount: 110,600 (with 1,800 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Embedded Systems, Debugging, C++ | Most common job titles in Austin: Software Engineer, Validation Engineer, Design Engineer

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17. Applied Materials
Semiconductors

Where the local office is located: Harris Branch | Full-time headcount: 24,000 (with 2,600 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Semiconductors, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing | Most common job titles in Austin: Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Project Manager

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18. H-E-B
Retail

Where the local office is located: East Austin | Full-time headcount: 100,000 | Most common skills among Austin employees: Inventory Management, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction | Most common job titles in Austin: Cashier, Manager, Customer Service Representative

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19. GLG
Information Services

Where the local office is located: Downtown | Full-time headcount: 2,500 (with 800 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Data Analysis, Market Research, Customer Relationship Management | Most common job titles in Austin: Client Associate, Research Manager, Support Specialist

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20. NXP Semiconductors
Semiconductors

Where the local office is located: Oak Hill | Full-time headcount: 29,000 | Most common skills among Austin employees: Embedded Systems, System on a Chip (SoC), Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Most common job titles in Austin: Equipment Engineer, Technical Director, Process Engineer

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21. SHI International
Information Technology & Services

Where the local office is located: South Austin | Full-time headcount: 4,600 (with 1,150 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Cloud Computing, IT Solutions, Customer Relationship Management | Most common job titles in Austin: Account Executive, Sales Account Manager, Solutions Engineer

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22. VMware
Computer Software

Where the local office is located: Northwest Austin | Full-time headcount: 34,000 (with 800 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Solution Selling | Most common job titles in Austin: Commercial Account Manager, Inside Sales Representative, Software Engineer

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23. Deloitte
Management Consulting

Where the local office is located: Downtown | Full-time headcount: 334,800 (with 1,300 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Business Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis | Most common job titles in Austin: Consultant, Manager, Auditor

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24. Ascension
Hospital & Health Care

Where the local office is located: Mueller | Full-time headcount: 160,000 | Most common skills among Austin employees: Electronic Medical Record, Healthcare Management, Patient Safety | Most common job titles in Austin: Registered Nurse, Patient Care Technician, Medical Doctor

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25. Dimensional Fund Advisors
Investment Management

Where the local office is located: Westlake | Full-time headcount: 1,400 (with 750 in Greater Austin) | Most common skills among Austin employees: Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Asset Management | Most common job titles in Austin: Associate, Regional Director, Software Engineer

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