Wildfire Named One of the "Top 10 Best Places to Work"

The Wildfire team is excited about the news that the San Francisco Business Times has named our company one of the “Top 10 Best Places to Work!” (employees <100). When Matt and I attended the recognition ceremony in San Francisco and accepted our celebratory trophy, we had to make a speech, like at the Oscars, but this one could only be 10 words. Of course, we mentioned how excited we were, and that we were hiring! But given the opportunity to say more than 10 words, we’d like to share some thoughts from Wildfire employees:

“Working at Wildfire is an incredibly engaging experience.  Honestly, I've never been in an office where people are so happy to be there.  Without exception, the staff at Wildfire is intelligent, positive, and passionate about what we're doing here.  I won't lie, people here work hard, but you get the genuine sense it's because they want to.  Management is amazing, and really values the opinions of employees, seeming to take special notice of every individual person, even as we've grown.  Now, it sounds like I've pretty much exclusively talked about the people, but that's because that's really what makes Wildfire such an awesome place to spend time.” — Meredith

 

 

At Wildfire, our team is a family, complete with inside jokes, favorite foods, and company parties. In the past year, we’ve grown from 7 people in March to just over 100 people this April. We still have a weekly all-hands team meeting, which is becoming an exercise in efficient space usage, as more and more people crowd into the room to listen to the discussions of the week. There is 100% transparency, where any person can find an answer to any question, needing only the capability of asking.

 

“It’s a very distinct feeling, and you encounter it the first time you walk into a Wildfire office and look around at the rows of cheery faces going about their work— there’s something in the air at Wildfire, a certain enthusiasm and sense of purpose, that invigorates visitors and employees alike.” — Maya

 

We work together and we play together, literally. At least a portion of the reason we’re so ecstatic this week (in addition to the amazing award) is because we just won our first team softball game this season, in a local co-ed adult league. 16-7, baby!

 

“Coming in to work doesn’t feel like coming in to work, but more like moving from one of your houses to the other, complete with snack-tastic kitchens and a pet fish. His name is Frank, and he has a Facebook page. Everyone in the office is his friend.” — Mike

Over the past year, we’ve managed to maintain our streak of hiring bubbly, intelligent, well-spoken, confident, and witty team mates. We thought it was beginners luck initially, but at 100 and counting, it seems we’re on to something. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, drop by and say hey yourself!

 

 

“Working at Wildfire is one of the most exciting and rewarding job experiences imaginable.” — Jason

 

Read the full press release here.