Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com.
So, you’re on the hunt for a remote job. You’ve polished your resume, updated your LinkedIn profile, and perfected your elevator pitch. You’re feeling good about yourself and confident that you have the skills companies are looking for.
Before you start applying for jobs, however, there’s something else you need to consider: finding a company with a distinctive and outstanding culture.
More professionals are recognizing that the most critical aspect of finding a great company is not just finding a position that matches their skills but finding an organization with a work environment and mission that aligns with its personality and values — as well as your own core values.
By taking the time to find the right cultural fit, you’ll be more likely to enjoy your work and succeed in your career.
While this is by no means an exhaustive list of remote companies that prioritize culture, these companies stand out as excellent places to work with a focus on creating a healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and supportive benefits.
1. 360Learning
The company 360Learning has developed a collaborative learning platform that empowers teams to create, ship, and improve courses collaboratively.
The company offers eligible employees annual leave, transportation benefits, a pension plan, and more.
Recent remote job postings:
- Account Executive
- Business Development Representative, Canada
2. Abnormal Security Corporation
Abnormal Security Corporation is a computer and network security company on a mission to deliver email security solutions while building a high level of trust with its customers.
With Abnormal, eligible staffers have access to paid time off, dental and vision coverage, full medical insurance, competitive pay, company equity, and more.
Recent remote job postings:
- Staff Software Engineer
- Strategic Finance Manager
3. Academia.edu
Academia.edu is a repository of academic articles that are free for visitors to read. The company values curiosity and initiative and aims to foster a culture of employee growth.
Eligible team members are offered parental leave, stock options, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, book stipends, commuter benefits, and 401(k) plans.
Recent remote job postings:
- Director of Product, Core Services
- Staff Product Designer
4. Adaptavist
Adaptavist is an IT services company that provides premium professional support and hosting services and helps organizations draw greater value from Atlassian software tools.
As an employer, Adaptavist has been named one of the 100 Best Small Companies to Work For by The Sunday Times.
Recent remote job postings:
- Instructional Designer
- Lead Video Creator
5. Affirm
A financial services company, Affirm is on a mission to provide its customers with “honest financial products that improve lives.”
Committed to recruiting a diverse group of professionals who bring out the best in each other, Affirm offers many benefits to eligible associates throughout its remote-first team.
Recent remote job postings:
- Senior Counsel, Product
- Workforce Management Analyst II
6. Array.com
Array.com supports clients throughout the banking and finance industries.
As an employer, the company believes “teamwork is the foundation of its success” and strives to support a flexible culture by hiring for jobs with 100% remote availability to work anywhere in the U.S.
Recent remote job postings:
- Staff Accountant
- Web Designer
7. Blackbaud
Blackbaud provides technology solutions to nonprofit organizations.
The company has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Austin, Texas, and one of AnitaB.org’s Top Companies for Women Technologists.
Recent remote job postings:
- Senior Brand Content, Voice and Copy Strategist
- Senior Product Manager, Accounting
8. Calm.com
Designed to help users find peace of mind and relaxation, Calm.com’s flagship app has been selected as the World’s Happiest App.
As an employer, Calm.com fosters an energetic and fun work environment, and eligible team members are offered unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits in addition to various remote work options.
Recent remote job postings:
- Android Engineer
- Product Marketing Manager, B2B
9. Ceros
Ceros enables designers and marketers to create engaging content without requiring coding. The company embraces a deeply collaborative company culture and hires for hybrid and fully remote positions.
Recent remote job postings:
- Customer Success Manager, Key Accounts
- New Business Director
10. ConsumerAffairs
ConsumerAffairs is an online marketplace that strives to help consumers make smart shopping decisions.
With ConsumerAffairs, eligible candidates can access a retirement plan, life insurance, health care, training and development opportunities, a stock option plan, and more.
Recent remote job postings:
- Associate Paid Search Analyst
- Customer Service Representative
11. Datavant
Datavant is a software development company working to eliminate the silos of health care information that hold back improved patient care and innovative medical research.
Employing a distributed, remote-first team, the company empowers everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
Recent remote job postings:
- Health Information Operations Manager
- Trainer, Training Team HCC
12. Dropbox
Permanently shifting to remote work in 2020, Dropbox has changed how the world collaborates.
As an employer, Dropbox is Great Place to Work-certified, and the company is diligent about ensuring its associates feel connected and supported at work.
Recent remote job postings:
- Chief of Staff to Core GM
- Product Manager, Growth
13. GoGuardian
GoGuardian is “on a mission to transform education” by creating software that helps schools manage their technology easily and protect students.
The GoGuardian work atmosphere is a mix of hard work and fun. The team is known to have picnics, practice yoga, or simply hang out together.
Recent remote job postings:
- Customer Success & Implementation Specialist – Data Studio
- Data Scientist II
14. Grindr
Founded to provide a digital space for men to connect, Grindr found rapid success and now has millions of daily users from nearly every country.
Grindr fosters an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace environment.
Recent remote job postings:
- Manager, New Verticals
- Senior Corporate Finance Manager
15. ModSquad
ModSquad works to reinvent the customer experience services industry by modernizing outsourcing services that “lighten the load of digital engagement” for some of the world’s most prestigious global brands.
Recent remote job postings:
- Engagement Moderation
- Technical Customer Support
16. Ollie
Ollie is a pet wellness brand that delivers pet food as real as the love pet owners have for their furry family members. Employees can bring their dogs to work and participate in company outings and volunteer activities.
Ollie has been featured in Business Insider, the New York Business Journal, and on Martha Stewart’s website.
Recent remote job postings:
- Customer Experience Associate
- Junior Designer
17. Quantum Metric
Quantum Metric delivers an insightful and clear perspective of the business needs, trends, and opportunities to drive value and customer engagement for its clients.
Depending on the role, team members may be eligible for benefits that include a 401(k) plan, stock options, employee assistance programs, and more.
Recent remote job postings:
- Account Manager
- Business Consultant – East
18. Redpanda Data
Redpanda Data is a cost-efficient streaming data platform that is compatible with Kafka APIs. The company strives to ensure a user-friendly platform and simplify real-time data while reducing costs.
Recent remote job postings:
- Account Development Representative
- Senior Manager, Demand Generation
19. RenoFi
RenoFi, short for Renovation Finance, is a financial services company that specializes in providing first-home equity loans specifically to use for renovations.
The company encourages a culture of “radical collaboration and feedback” and provides eligible staff with company equity, health and retirement plans, a flexible vacation policy, and other benefits.
Recent remote job postings:
- Mortgage Processor
- Renovation Project Consultant
20. Rockbot
Rockbot is a virtual jukebox app for businesses. The company is known for its “tech-forward, people-first” culture and offers eligible team members generous benefits and perks, including equity in the company and unlimited Rockbot credits, in addition to remote and flexible work arrangements.
Recent remote job postings:
- Advertising and Marketing Project Manager
- Director, Growth Marketing
21. TeamSnap
TeamSnap is an award-winning company that strives to simplify the task of managing, coaching, and playing team sports.
TeamSnap believes remote work enables it to “hire the best people from anywhere,” “creates happier employees who cherish and live work-life balance,” and “avoids set working hours, encouraging employees to work when they want to, how they want to.”
Recent remote job postings:
- Client Success Manager
- Head of FP and A
22. Twilio
Twilio is a cloud communications company that allows users to make and receive calls and texts using web service APIs.
The company maintains an award-winning culture that “runs on creativity, diversity, and positivity.”
Recent remote job postings:
- Business Messaging Partnership Manager
- Developer Educator
23. Unqork
Unqork is a no-code computer software platform reimagining how businesses develop, launch, and manage enterprise-grade applications.
The company fosters a diverse, inclusive environment for its team and provides eligible associates with medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; opportunities for growth; necessary equipment, and more.
Recent remote job postings:
- Lead Performance Test Engineer
- Sales Development Representative – Insurance
24. Vista
A design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses, Vista helps clients achieve success by elevating their presence in both physical and digital realms.
With hybrid and 100% remote job opportunities, team members have the flexibility to choose the working conditions that best suit their needs.
Recent remote job postings:
- Senior UX Content Designer, Order Management
- Site Merchandising Manager
25. Whatnot
Whatnot is an online community marketplace where people can work to “turn their passion into a business.”
The company provides a work environment in which associates are “in charge of [their] time and schedule,” and it also provides eligible team members with flexible time off, a work-from-home stipend, and other benefits and perks.
Recent remote job postings:
- Identity and Access Management Architect
- Product Designer, Seller Experience