Implementing small changes for big payoffs is a method many tech companies embrace to make improvements for the people they serve. After all, technical innovation is all about taking a process and making it better.
Just ask the following Austin-based companies that are helping clients work smarter — not harder — through their impressive software solutions. Whether they’re pushing the status quo of innovation or simply finding new paths to support their passionate internal teams, these companies have made a major impact on the local tech scene.
Built In Austin took a closer look at our four featured companies of the month to highlight exactly what makes their teams stand out from the pack. The best part? They’re all hiring.
What they do: H-E-B is an expansive family of grocery retailers that has an Austin-based digital arm, H-E-B Digital, tasked with providing solutions at scale for every part of the business.
Impressive tech stacks: Engineering teams at the grocery chain reside in multi-cloud environments with a variety of technologies and tools at their disposal. Data engineers use services on AWS and Azure where their data lake resides, as well as Python, Spark, Databricks, Datadog, Kafka, GitLab and CI/CD tools.
Engineering greatness: “I designed and implemented a data engineering service that integrates Google Analytics clickstream data across H-E-B’s e-commerce apps and sites,” Senior Software Engineer Amogh Antarkar previously told Built In. “A project like this was possible because of the flat organizational team structure at H-E-B and the people-centric culture. It gave me an opportunity to drive a key initiative and build a reusable and reliable engineering pattern from the ground up.”
What they do: Unity is a platform for creating real-time 2D, 3D and virtual reality content. The development platform is used by creators across industries including gaming, film and architecture. The company has 4,000 employees around the world.
Impressive tech stacks: Engineers utilize MongoDB and Teradata databases. Frameworks include ASP.NET, Ruby on Rails and TensorFlow. The company uses languages such as Golang, Python and more.
Emphasizing work-life balance: “Being flexible with work hours and encouraging employees to take time off to take care of themselves is key to helping employees find balance between work and home life,” Senior Global Benefits Manager Shoua Draeger previously told Built In. “We ask managers to check in with their teams on a regular basis and work with their human resource business partners when they see an employee’s performance start to slip. Making sure employees are aware of all the benefits and resources available to them is extremely important to us.”
What they do: Whole Foods Market is an Austin-based grocery chain with a focus on selling natural and organic products. After opening in 1980, the company has since expanded with more than 500 locations in North America and the U.K.
Extensive perks and benefits: Whole Foods doesn’t just focus on wellness through the products they sell. Employees also receive a variety of benefits like mental health assistance, full medical coverage and generous parental leave for new parents. For anyone looking to continue their education opportunities, the company also offers online course subscriptions.
Opportunities abound: The grocery retailer chain currently has over 100 open jobs in Austin alone. The roles range from data engineer and UX/UI designer to senior positions like regional HR director and director of category marketing.
What they do: Procore Technologies develops cloud-based technologies for the construction industry. Their clients, which include firms responsible for building skyscrapers, hospitals and retail centers around the globe, come to the company for tools to help manage the building process online.
Employee buzz: “I’m continually impressed with Procore’s emphasis on autonomy,” Principal Product Manager Sarah Shiroma previously told Built In. “It’s refreshing to work at a company where I’m able to take full ownership of my work and drive decisions. It’s an environment where I, as an employee, understand my company’s overall objectives and vision, but I’m able to ultimately determine how best to get there.”
Calling all engineers: Out of the company’s 120 currently available roles, nearly a quarter of them happen to be for various levels of engineers. Other open positions include senior revenue systems analyst, director of enterprise campaigns, IT communications specialist and more.
