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29 Companies With Seriously Inspiring Missions (and They’re Hiring!)

Updated 2/24/2022
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Inside Meta’s office in Menlo Park, CA, as seen on The Muse.
Snag a job at one of these amazing companies, and you’ll end each day feeling fulfilled and inspired.

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.

Founded in 2010 by Rich Pierson and Andy Puddicombe, Headspace was created with the vision to improve the health and happiness of the world. Reaching more than 65 million users in 190 countries, they’re well on their way! They’re committed to demystifying meditation and advancing the field of mindfulness through clinically-validated research, with one of the largest research pipelines of any digital health and wellness company. At Headspace, they strive to create an inclusive, purpose-driven environment where every teammate can bring their whole self to work, be celebrated for their unique perspectives, and is set up for growth and success.

Esri

Esri company profile
Esri cultureWorking at 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.

Meta

Meta company profile
Meta cultureWorking at 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.

At Asensus, they are digitizing the interface between the surgeon and patient to pioneer a new era of performance-guided surgery by unlocking the clinical intelligence to enable consistently superior outcomes and a new standard of surgery. Their employees are especially passionate about the work they do and thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters creative solutions to complex problems. The work is challenging, but everyone comes to Asensus looking for a fulfilling career, and that’s exactly what they find.

Philips

Philips company profile
Philips cultureWorking at 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.

Juniper Square’s team works hard every day to set the bar high in the work they do. They bring out the very best in each other without sacrificing kindness, quality, and the willingness to learn. You will see that every function and team is given respect there, because when any one of them wins, they all win. They bring a beginner’s mind to their work, not ego—enabling learning and creative and critical thinking. Some people talk about transparency, but at Juniper Square, they treat you like the owner that you are: They share knowledge and information with all their employees, knowing that informed teams are successful teams (and happy ones too).

Robinhood

Robinhood company profile
Robinhood cultureWorking at 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.

Oscar Health

Oscar Health company profile
Oscar Health cultureWorking at 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.

The Bank of Nova Scotia, also known as Scotiabank, is a leading bank in the Americas and provides a broad range of advice, products, and services. As at April 30, 2020, they have assets of more than $1.2 trillion and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange. Their U.S. headquarters are located in New York City, with additional offices in select cities around the country. Scotiabank U.S. serves national and multinational companies, including those in the Pacific Alliance regions. They provide a full range of corporate, investment banking, and capital market services, and have been a leading financial services provider in the U.S. for more than 125 years. For more information, visit their website and follow them on Twitter @ScotiabankViews.

NIKE, Inc.

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NIKE, Inc. cultureWorking at NIKE, Inc.

At NIKE, Inc. 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 the impact you make 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

Symetra is a financial services company offering annuities, life insurance, and employee benefits that help people create secure retirements, protect their families, and get benefits at work. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and has offices in 20 cities across the country. At Symetra, they are creating a workplace where all employees can reach their highest potential. They are dedicated to equitable hiring opportunities for advancement, career development, and personal growth for all.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute cultureWorking at 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.

Mattel

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Mattel cultureWorking at 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.

Wealthfront

Wealthfront company profile
Wealthfront cultureWorking at 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.

Sedera is a community of people who have come together because they believe in the company’s mission and values. They put people first and that is the undercurrent of how they operate daily. Like a family, they have fun while looking out for each other’s growth, and they genuinely care about their collective physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. As solution shapers, they lift ceilings, pave runways, and forge a new, better way. As health champions, they promote the whole health of their team and members. As community builders, they create an authentic connection with their members and with one another every day. They are intentionally not status quo: their service and product experience is distinctly refreshing and always excellent. And they are rooted in love, so they strive to treat everyone as they’d like to be treated.

Benchlings, as the company’s employees are known, are inspired and motivated by their core mission: accelerating the pace of life science research. Even as a growth-stage company with a recently secured Series D fund round, they continue to embrace the spirit of collaboration and transparency that drove them as an early startup.

Employees at Benchling are surrounded by talented people who are genuinely excited about the work they’re doing and the impact they’re having. It’s truly special for them to be able to work on a product that they believe in, and to work alongside colleagues energized by the shared vision of a future with less disease and greater sustainability.

Life360 understands that the core need of every family is the daily assurance of being safe and connected. That’s why over 10 million families trust Life360 to provide them with everyday smart location sharing and protection during those unpredictable moments. From real time location notifications to roadside assistance to emergency detection and response, Life360 is creating the world’s leading membership service.

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.

Think your company should be on a list like this? Learn more and get in touch!

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