TikTok is hiring ‘a couple hundred’ new employees in Austin. TikTok has big aspirations in Austin, but if the Trump administration's executive order stands, the Chinese-owned company will need to find an American buyer for its social-video sharing app to continue operating in the United States. Journalist Ted C. Fishman said he thinks TikTok’s move offers a masterclass for other Chinese tech and social media companies looking to cash out in the U.S. market. [Built In Austin]
Tesla job listings in ATX are already going live. Now that the electric vehicle maker’s new gigafactory is confirmed to be coming to Austin, the hiring has begun. Dozens of job postings so far include roles in HR, IT/operations, sales and construction. [KVUE]
Inc. magazine named the five fastest-growing companies in Austin. What do a digital marketing agency, telehealth provider, greentech startup, military-focused tech company and computer e-marketplace have in common? They’ve all grown revenues nearly 1,000 percent over the last three years. [Built In Austin]
BAE Systems’ new ATX campus. The aerospace and defense tech giant just announced it is planning to build a $150 million campus in Austin. The company plans to add about 700 jobs there over the new few years, and there will be space for more than 1,400 employees once it is completed. [American-Statesman]
LitLingo raised $2M. By integrating into employees’ email, office chat and customer service ticketing platforms, LitLingo aims to automatically flag language that perpetuates gender biases, constitutes sexual harassment or creates an otherwise toxic work culture. LiveOak Venture Partners led the round. [Built In Austin]
