Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work — Why Code Climate Made the List

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At Code Climate, we value collaboration and growth, and strive for greatness within our product and workplace. For us, this means fostering a supportive, challenging, people-first culture. Thanks to an emphasis on these values, we’ve earned spots on three of Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work awards lists, including New York City Best Startups to Work For, New York City Best Places to Work, and U.S. Best Startups to Work For.

Jan 11, 2023

At Code Climate, we value collaboration and growth, and strive for greatness within our product and workplace. For us, this means fostering a supportive, challenging, people-first culture.

Thanks to an emphasis on these values, we’ve earned spots on three of Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work awards lists, including New York City Best Startups to Work For, New York City Best Places to Work, and U.S. Best Startups to Work For.

This annual awards program recognizes tech companies across the United States, including startups and enterprises. Awards are based on compensation, benefits, and highly searched-for offerings on the Built In platform, like DEI initiatives, flexible work opportunities, and support for professional development.

We work hard to make Code Climate a great place to work, and we’re honored to be on Built In’s lists for the second year in a row. Here’s what employees have to say about why they love working at Code Climate.

Support and collaboration are key

The culture is collaborative, and everyone is encouraged to do their best work. There is a strong focus on enablement and supporting everyone to run with all of their ideas — even if they have never been done before. — Addison LeBeau, Customer Marketing Manager

Our organization is very flat so I feel comfortable reaching out to anyone with a question or concern, from our salespeople to our CEO. — Mike Koeneke, Senior Product Manager

We challenge each other and ourselves to grow

I joined Code Climate because I was seeking a challenging yet fun environment that would push me to grow my technical acumen and operating knowledge. It hasn’t disappointed, and I love that the work environment encourages autonomy, experimentation, and professional development. — Glenn Rothwell, Director of Sales Development

In project work, I feel like I am empowered to take on exciting challenges and learn new things. — Sam Dallas, Senior Software Engineer

We’re building something great together

What I enjoy most about Code Climate is getting to work with an amazing group of talented and passionate coworkers to build innovative products and solve complex problems for our customers. We have a unique opportunity to make an impact across technology departments big and small, helping them move faster and build better products. — Madison Unell, Senior Product Manager

I love our product; as a software engineer it’s a dream being able to build tools to empower other engineers and organizations. Such a privilege. — Javier Murillo, Software Engineer

The people make the place

Each employee truly enjoys what they do and are always willing to help out when you need it. On our in-person days I walk into the office and am surrounded by a great group of people! — Amanda McLaughlin, Employee Experience Generalist

Everyone at Code Climate is delightful. I feel supported in my career and challenged through my work. Our customers are also fantastic! — Jilly Chen, Manager, Solutions Consulting

Code Climate is like my second family. I’ve never felt more comfortable to be myself and to really be able to excel at my work. — Kevin Blackwell, Sales Engineer

Looking Ahead

To build a successful engineering insights strategy, you need to go beyond just installing a tool. An insights platform can only work if it’s supported by a clear purpose, the right people, a well-defined process, and a program that rolls it out effectively. The combination of these elements will ensure that your insights platform isn’t just a dashboard—it becomes a powerful driver of change and improvement in your organization.

Remember, a successful software engineering insights strategy isn’t just about the tool. It’s about building a culture of data-driven decision-making, fostering continuous improvement, and aligning all your teams toward achieving business outcomes. When you get that right, the value of engineering insights becomes clear.

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Andrew Gassen has guided Fortune 500 companies and large government agencies through complex digital transformations. He specializes in embedding data-driven, experiment-led approaches within enterprise environments, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.