50 Best Large Companies to Work For in San Diego in 2025

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BAE Systems, Inc.

Aerospace + Cybersecurity
About us
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid industry certifications
Life insurance
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Company-sponsored happy hours
Meditation space
What people are saying
"My favorite thing about BAE Systems is that there is an opportunity to grow. Every manager that I have had here has said, ‘Oh, you want to grow? This is what you need to do, or this is what we have available to you."
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Zoox

Artificial Intelligence + Design
About us
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Relocation assistance
Online course subscriptions available
Free daily meals
Customized development tracks
Abortion travel benefits
Wellness programs

ServiceNow

Artificial Intelligence + Automation
About us
As the AI platform for business transformation, we're putting AI to work across organizations — freeing people for work that matters. Making old tech work with new tech. Reaching across departments, from the front office to the back office and every office in between. Our ambition? To become the defining enterprise software company of the ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
In-person all-hands meetings
401(K) matching
Paid holidays
Family medical leave
Wellness days
Mental health benefits
What people are saying
"It feels like a community within my team. There are people that I have formed friendships with over a short period, and they're always there when I need them. I'm always challenged to do better, learn something new, and take risks."
Brady, Staff Software Engineer Read all reviews

ZS

Analytics + Artificial Intelligence
About us
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 13,000 employees in over 35 offices worldwide.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Diversity manifesto
Remote work program
Pair programming
Mandated unconscious bias training
Dental insurance
Employee awards
What people are saying
"ZS does a great job of bringing DEI out in the beginning and the forefront. It shows the company's commitment—this is important, it’s not an afterthought."
Ash Easwar, Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant Read all reviews

PwC

Artificial Intelligence + Business Intelligence
About us
At PwC, we inspire and empower our people to create meaningful change in the world. With a presence in 149 countries, our global network of over 370,000 professionals helps organizations navigate challenges and seize opportunities in assurance, advisory, and tax services.

Joining PwC means embarking on a journey where innovation ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid sick days
Commuter benefits
Team based strategic planning
401(K) matching
Mental health benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
What people are saying
"The most exciting part about the technology transformation within PwC has been the level of commitment at every level of the firm. And one of those examples is the digital accelerator program. It allows people to teach others about ways to use technology and improve the way they do things. "
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Pfizer

Artificial Intelligence + Biotech
About us
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Childcare benefits
Wellness days
Employee resource groups
Pet insurance
Paid volunteer time
What people are saying
"Given the many available opportunities, colleagues with an entrepreneurial spirit thrive at Pfizer as they build relationships that lead to their engagement on breakthrough projects with high visibility"
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Tinuiti

Tinuiti

AdTech + Agency
About us
Tinuiti is the largest independent full-funnel performance marketing agency in the US across the media that matters most. Tinuiti has $4 billion in digital media under management and more than 1,200 employees. The agency’s patented tech, Bliss Point by Tinuiti, measures what marketers previously struggled to measure, delivering unprecedented ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Disability insurance
Paid sick days
Mental health benefits
Paid holidays
Company equity
Company-wide vacation

PAR Technology

Food + Hospitality
About us
PAR is a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. Today, with 50+ years of experience and point of sale systems in nearly 100,000 restaurants and more than 110 countries, PAR is redefining the point of sale through cloud software and bringing technological innovation to all ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Bereavement leave benefits
Family medical leave
Diversity employee resource groups
Quarterly engagement surveys
Onsite office parking
Unlimited vacation policy
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Best Buy

Analytics + Artificial Intelligence
About us
At Best Buy, millions of customers rely on us to deliver the technology they need to learn, work, and stay connected. As a member of the Digital, Analytics & Technology team, we contribute to solving the ever-changing technological challenges of both our customers and our fellow employees. We are a collaborative, agile team that empowers its ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Highly diverse management team
Mother's room
Bereavement leave benefits
Floating holidays
401(K)
Vision insurance

Fluidra North America

Hardware + Internet of Things
About us
We’re an industry‐leading, global company with a legacy of innovation. Our reach extends worldwide across both the residential and commercial pool and wellness markets. We now have over 7,000 employees, a presence in over 45 countries and the combined resources to accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Company sponsored family events
Lunch and learns
Open office floor plan
Some meals provided
What people are saying
"People ask me all the time what my favorite thing about working for Fluidra is and my answer is always: the PEOPLE, the difference our team gets to make in peoples lives and the opportunity to grow in my career. 7 years in & I'm just getting started!"
Bri, Talent Acquisition Manager Read all reviews

Seismic

Cloud + Sales
About us
Here at Seismic, we ignite growth for our company, industry, and people. We’re enablement innovators seeking the best, brightest teammates who are mission-driven and empowered by our values.

We are the global leader in enablement with employees and offices around the world.. We know it’s easy to find sales clouds and marketing ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Performance bonus
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
OKR operational model
Vision insurance
Mandated unconscious bias training
Continuing education available during work hours

CSC

Asset Management + Discovery + Cybersecurity
About us
CSC is a global leader in providing business, legal, tax, and digital brand services to companies around the world. With more than 8,000 employees, CSC operates in more than 140 jurisdictions, delivering solutions that help businesses thrive. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, market-leading expertise, and unmatched global reach.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Wellness programs
401(K) matching
Remote work program
Onsite office parking
What people are saying
"I’ve never said sadly, “Oh, I’ve gotta go to work.” That’s not something in my vocabulary. The bottom line is that we all genuinely like each other and respect each other, so it makes work a lot of fun. "
Dean, director of sales Read all reviews

Cubic Corporation

Aerospace + Cybersecurity
About us
Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Open door policy
Life insurance
401(K) matching
Wellness programs
Flexible work schedule
Documented equal pay policy

Philips

Healthtech + Telehealth
About us
Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

As a leading health technology company, it is our purpose to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Our goal is to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030. ​

We also strive to be the best place to work for people who share our ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Disability insurance
Personal development training
Generous parental leave
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance
Performance bonus

Compass

PropTech + Real Estate
About us
A real estate company with a purpose; we are building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology to make the search and sell experience intelligent and seamless.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Charitable contribution matching
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
Disability insurance
Paid holidays

Truist

Cloud + Data Privacy
About us
BB&T and SunTrust formed Truist with a shared purpose—to inspire and build better lives and communities. With our combined resources, collective passion, and commitment to innovation, we’re creating a better financial experience to help people and businesses achieve more.

With 275 years of combined BB&T and SunTrust history ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Vision insurance
401(K)
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Dental insurance
Life insurance

Genentech

Biotech + Healthtech
About us
Considered the founder of the industry, Genentech, now a member of the Roche Group, has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 40 years.

Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Commuter benefits
Family medical leave
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays
Life insurance

Illumina

Biotech + Healthtech
About us
Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays aiming the analyze genetic variation and function.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mental health benefits
Charitable contribution matching
401(K)
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Dental insurance
About us
Financial advice is changing, and at LPL Financial, we’re at the forefront. We’re building a future where advisors can—with no friction or complexity, as simple as turning the dials—pick the business model, services, technology, and product mix that best meet their clients’ needs.

With one platform, one sign-on, and one team to call ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Mental health benefits
Paid sick days
Company equity
Remote work program
Paid volunteer time

Teradata

Information Technology
About us
Teradata is the connected multi-cloud data platform for enterprise analytics, solving data challenges from start to scale. Only Teradata gives you the flexibility to handle the massive and mixed data workloads of the future, today — making your data easier to consume everywhere, with no added risk.

Our open approach embraces the ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Free snacks and drinks
Disability insurance
Flexible work schedule
Job training & conferences
Paid volunteer time
Fitness stipend

Parker Hannifin

Aerospace + Energy
About us
Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion.

The company's products are vital to virtually everything that moves or requires control, including the manufacture and processing of raw materials, durable goods, infrastructure development and all forms of transport. Key technology areas are ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company equity
Remote work program
Performance bonus
Family medical leave
Company-sponsored outings
Paid holidays

Leidos

Information Technology + Software
About us
We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid sick days
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Company-sponsored outings
Life insurance

CoStar Group

Analytics + Information Technology
About us
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is the provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and marketing services.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Performance bonus
Dental insurance
Free snacks and drinks
Health insurance
Mental health benefits
Company-sponsored outings
About us
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard. Our apparel, footwear, and accessories reflect our Pacific Northwest heritage and indomitable spirit.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company-sponsored outings
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Commuter benefits
Life insurance
Mental health benefits
Job training & conferences

JLL

Financial Services + Real Estate
About us
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Disability insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Job training & conferences
Commuter benefits
About us
PlayStation has been at the forefront of interactive and digital entertainment since the debut of our first console in 1994. Our products delight millions across the world through incredible games, cutting edge experiences and access to many types of media.
This commitment to amazing our fans is at the core of who we are and one we share ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Charitable contribution matching
Commuter benefits

Mitchell International

Business Intelligence + Insurance
About us
Mitchell is uniquely positioned to simplify, enhance and accelerate claims handling processes across the P&C industry through deep workflow solutions that include unparalleled access to data, advanced analytics and decision support tools. Our expert workflow and adjusting solutions advance the claims management process by enabling automotive ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid sick days
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Lucas Group

HR Tech + Other
About us
Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior recruitment results. From small and mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 corporations, we assist Clients find transcendent, management talent; Candidates fully realize their career ambitions; and Associates find ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid sick days
Health insurance

LG Electronics

Appliances + Consumer Web
About us
At LG, we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier though increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and B2B solutions to innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and vehicle components. As a global ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Mental health benefits
Dental insurance
Paid sick days

Axos Bank

Fintech
About us
Axos is a technology-driven financial services company providing a diverse and ever-growing range of innovative products and services for personal, business and institutional clients nationwide.
Powered by exceptional team members, a clearly defined set of values and a culture that is both meritocratic and self-governing, we are ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Vision insurance
Company equity
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(K)
Health insurance
Family medical leave

Callaway Golf

Retail + Sports
About us
Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) manufactures and sells clubs and balls, and sells golf accessories under the Callaway Golf and Odyssey brands worldwide. We push the limits of performance and innovation to develop drivers, fairway woods, golf balls, hybrids, irons and Odyssey putters that are designed to make every golfer a better golfer
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Employee stock purchase plan
Vision insurance
Family medical leave
Health insurance
401(K)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Hologic

Healthtech
About us
We’re an innovative medical technology company whose purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. While we discover and develop groundbreaking products and services that benefit everyone, we are especially passionate about those that advance women’s health and well-being. This allows us to be a company that prospers, grows and ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Family medical leave
Health insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Disability insurance
Mental health benefits
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Intuit

Fintech + Information Technology
About us
Intuit is the global technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve with TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp. Our teams innovate using a common architecture shared across all of our products to unlock powerful insights and deliver personalized customer experiences.

Our robust data ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Company-wide vacation
Adoption Assistance
Wellness days
Vision insurance
Promote from within
Lunch and learns

ResMed

Healthtech
About us
ResMed provides medical equipment for treating, diagnosing, and managing sleep-disordered breathing and other respiratory disorders.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Personal development training
Generous PTO
Life insurance
401(K)
Paid sick days
Employee stock purchase plan

Sony

Hardware + Information Technology
About us
See everything new from the world of Sony USA—including electronics, PlayStation, movies, music and TV shows—plus find support for your Sony products.

Sony’s purpose is simple. We aim to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology. We want to be responsible for getting hearts racing, stirring ambition ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(K)

Boeing

Aerospace + Cybersecurity
About us
We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. We work on advanced technologies that will transform aerospace as we know it. We’re the leading manufacturer of defense, space and security systems, commercial jetliners, and service provider of aftermarket support.
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Pension
Apprenticeship programs
Tuition reimbursement
Charitable contribution matching
Commuter benefits

AMN Healthcare

Healthtech + HR Tech
About us
AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations across the nation. The Company provides access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career opportunities. With insights and expertise, AMN Healthcare helps ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Paid volunteer time
Family medical leave
401(K)
Paid sick days
Health insurance
Dental insurance

Petco

Retail
About us
Shop Petco for pet supplies, food, treats, & in-store services. Save 35% with repeat delivery or 25% on curbside pickup at your local Petco.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. Since our founding in 1965, we’ve been trailblazing ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mental health benefits
Job training & conferences
Pet friendly
Paid sick days
Health insurance
Dental insurance

Fragomen

Legal Tech
About us
Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated exclusively to immigration services worldwide.

Founded in 1951, Fragomen represents a broad range of companies, organizations and individuals to help facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide. We provide immigration support in more than 170 countries.
An Am Law 100 and Global 100 ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Life insurance
Company-sponsored outings
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Guild Mortgage

Fintech + Real Estate
About us
Guild Mortgage has become one of the nation’s leading independent ‭mortgage providers by following a ‭simple rule—doing what’s right for our customers.

Since 1960, we’ve grown ‭through every economic cycle. ‭Today, no other mortgage lender ‭has our stability, experience and ‭uncompromising focus on ‭customer service.
...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(K)
Life insurance
Family medical leave
Paid sick days

Aya Healthcare

Healthtech + HR Tech
About us
Aya Healthcare creates exceptional experiences – for their clinicians, their corporate employees and the healthcare facilities they serve. For healthcare facilities, Aya delivers a robust suite of software and services to manage the procurement of contingent labor. Aya’s platform provides access to one of the largest sources of contract clinicians ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Performance bonus
Company-sponsored outings
Paid holidays
Paid volunteer time
Dental insurance
Health insurance

Optum

Analytics + Big Data
About us
We’re the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Mental health benefits
Dental insurance
Job training & conferences
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Vision insurance

Milliman

Consulting + Healthtech
About us
Milliman is among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms. Founded in Seattle in 1947, Milliman has offices in key locations worldwide. Through consulting practices in employee benefits, healthcare, investment, life insurance and financial services, and property & casualty/general insurance, Milliman serves the full ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Performance bonus
Health insurance
401(K)
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Remote work program

Epic Games

Gaming + Metaverse
About us
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Performance bonus
Vision insurance
Sabbatical
401(K)
Health insurance

MedImpact Healthcare Systems

Healthtech + Pharmaceutical
About us
MedImpact, an independent, trend-focused pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), is the nation’s largest privately held PBM, serving health plans, self-funded employers and government entities. Our business model is unique. We focus on effectively managing client pharmacy benefits to promote Lower Cost and Better Care through One Source. Our model aligns ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Job training & conferences
Performance bonus
Health insurance
401(K)
Life insurance

Northrop Grumman

Aerospace + Cybersecurity
About us
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.

On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Family medical leave
Generous PTO
Apprenticeship programs
Commuter benefits
401(K)
Generous parental leave
About us
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Employee stock purchase plan
Job training & conferences
Bereavement leave benefits
Family medical leave
Paid holidays
Free snacks and drinks

General Dynamics

Aerospace + Industrial
About us
From Gulfstream business jets and combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, people around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.

General Dynamics is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and employs over 100,000 people in 43 countries around the world. At the heart ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Employee stock purchase plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(K)
Paid sick days
Vision insurance
About us
Want to be a part of the team responsible for creating and publishing some of the most popular and critically-acclaimed games in the world including franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, Red Dead, and more?

At Rockstar Games, we focus intently on quality and content to proudly produce exactly the kind of games we would ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
Dental insurance
Free snacks and drinks
Generous PTO
Generous parental leave
Health insurance
401(K)
About us
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of over 300 pending and current patents includes the world’s most complete database to connect and control thousands of entertainment viewing devices. The company designs, develops, manufactures ...
TOP PERKS + BENEFITS
401(K)
Health insurance

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