These Boston software-as-a-service companies are offering unique and groundbreaking technologies.

Brigid Hogan

Updated on May 23, 2024

The experiences of two Ellevation Education leaders showcase a culture that balances work-life priorities and drives impactful solutions for educators.

These Boston software-as-a-service companies are offering unique and groundbreaking technologies.

Olivia McClure

Updated on March 11, 2024

Three team members describe how the edtech company’s culture empowers them to build relationships, find a sense of belonging and pursue their professional goals.

Olivia McClure

Updated on June 26, 2023

Learn how three former educators transitioned from teaching to tech and how they create a sense of community among their peers.

Eva Roethler

Updated on April 20, 2023

The product, engineering and design team at Ellevation is entering a pivotal new phase of growth in its efforts to serve EL educators, students and families — and they’re looking for new team members to help make an impact.

As women across the tech industry uplift each other, these leaders shared what they’ve learned and the wisdom they have for peers.

Six local companies may vary dramatically in their services and products, but all are looking to grow their teams and tackle upcoming challenges.

It starts with the company’s “DEIB Champions,” which accompany its unique recruiting efforts.

In honor of Women’s Equality Day, we connected with six companies with a proven track record of supporting and elevating women in the workplace.

The edtech company’s engineering team created a revamped interview process called “The Hitchhiker’s Guide.” Here’s how it works.

With so many moving parts in the software development process, it’s important to establish norms and habits that set your team up for success.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on June 02, 2022

From edtech to AI and beyond, these Boston companies are hiring people to stay on the cutting edge of their industries.

Avery Komlofske

Updated on November 09, 2021

Employees thrive when they get support from their companies.

Spanning multiple industries, these teams are hiring to keep pace with their growth.

These Boston Tech Companies Use Action Points and Positive Accountability to Make Retrospectives More Productive.

In order to dig a bit deeper into the strategies for tackling unconscious bias in the workplace, Built In Boston asked leaders across six local companies to sum up their respective approach in a single phrase — and then explain how their organization implements it in order to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all.

If the sound of occasionally working from your couch appeals to you, check out the following five companies, which all offer remote work options. 

Eva Petzinger didn’t think she had what it took to be a developer. “I had long assumed from college and a couple of CS classes that I wasn’t smart enough to be a software engineer,” Petzinger said. But, with some on-hands coding experience and an engineering bootcamp sponsored by her employer, Ellevation, Petzinger realized otherwise: In December, she made the lateral move from quality assurance to engineering. 

We talked to members of each one to learn exactly what they look for in candidates, and what employees can expect on the job.

We spoke with three team members who are involved in Ellevation's D&I initiatives to learn how leadership supports these actions and why recognizing these important traits are central to a strong company culture.

Boston is well-poised to compete with tech hubs like San Fran and NYC. We dug a little deeper and asked the head honchos at some of Boston’s fast-growing tech companies what makes their developers so special.

At Ellevation Education, engineers have the opportunity to work closely with the teachers who use their products. Along the way, they've learned a lot from the educators they're helping. We spoke to four engineers to learn more.