1. Sidewalk Labs - not surprised it made it on the list but surprised the algorithms pushed it to me so hard.
2. 3D Robotics - I've loved them for a long time. It would be a stretch to get a job there but I would love to work there!
3. Environmental Defense Fund - Also not surprised they made it on my list. I like the work they do and think I could contribute there, but not seeing the path in.

1. Pivot Interactives - Admittedly, I just learned about them because someone reached out to me via email for one of their open positions 🤞🏽
2. Code.org / CodeHS - Not surprising because I'm very passionate about education, and especially STEM education, and particularly CS education recently.
3. Discovery Education - Same as above- I'm more partial to smaller companies, but I am curious about big companies and it would be interesting just to interview with them if I could.

Definitely not surprised by the companies on my list. As mentioned above, I am very passionate about education and it would be a dream to work for an EdTech company. I am also interested in any place that's doing research or something innovative, but didn't quite come across any yet.

1. Spotify - Not surprised. I still find this an exciting prospect despite the ensuing drama. Incredibly difficult for a noob like myself to land a role like this.
2. American Institutes for Research - A bit surprised. Stumbled on this on a Veterans' job board and inspired by their mission.
3. Scan 123 - Surprised. Had my first interview and this conscientious small team made a great impression. Although the product isn't super exciting, I am intrigued to work with these developers.

1. Headspace - not surprised, pretty much a dream job. Ideal mix of ideals & aesthetic.
2. Nebulab - stumbled on their 'playbook' early in this process, looks like a place with great culture especially for a remote company. Appreciate that their product helps small businesses.
3. Pledge - a bit surprising, smaller company doing interesting fundraising work.

1. Roam Creative - not so surprised to see it in my list.
2. Phosphor - a bit surprised to see it in my list.
3. Psychoactive studios - not surprised to see them on my list, I love their work

Hi all, Doing a bit of catch-up here in posting some companies from my list.

1. Thinkific (or similar company) - I have a background working in higher education, so a company like this appeals to me.

2. Zwift (or similar company) - this company operates in the fitness industry, they do not seem to hire from my country so I'll have to expand my search a bit more to find other companies in health/wellness/fitness.

3. Logitech/Streamlabs (or similar company) - more of a tech focused company that has fun products/services and hopefully would in turn be a fun environment to work in.

What was a bit of a surprise to me was thinking about industries I was passionate about to expand my list of companies (and not just working off job boards). For example, I cycle and used to run a fair bit, so that directed some of my search towards companies involved in health/wellness/fitness. Some of their job postings might never hit the job boards I often look at.

I do want to keep working on my list and updating it, but I have a good start.

1. Cornell Univeristy (Lab of Ornithology) - Not surprised, this would be a dream job. Love birding, love the platform that Cornell has build to education and empassion people in bird conservation. Lots of cool data science opportunities as well.
2. Nebo - A mid-sized agency in Atlanta. Love the culture and the vision. Lots of opportunity to grow and diversify.
3. Audubon - Again, not surprised. Another impactful job and what looks like plenty of opportunity to grow the online presence in a meanful way.

Turning in late but here are the 3companies:

1. Headspace - Surprised because I didn't know they offered Frontend Developer roles. This one is a dream company considering their mission and culture they have to offer.
2. Pinterest - Not surprised, I would love to work here! Their focus is not only just on product but also care about interests of their employees.
3. Spotify - Not surprised, Great culture, unique hiring process. Surprised that they offer Flexible Public Holidays. Their product and the process simply inspires me!

I was hoping to get some advice on this search. This will be a new field for me, having spent the last 30 years in environmental conservation and animal husbandry. I've got two paths:
1) Use my previous experience and target companies directly or tangentally involved in conservation.
2) Find a large, diverse team to help me build my skill set and expose me to a diverse tech stack.
Any thoughts?