Austin’s vibrant culture, combined with a lower cost of living compared to other tech hubs, has made “Silicon Hills” an appealing destination for tech professionals seeking new opportunities.
The tech landscape in Austin is home to many established enterprise companies, but it also fosters a thriving startup ecosystem. Entrepreneurs have tilled fertile ground for innovation and new business ventures. According to 2023 data from the Austin Chamber, the number of tech jobs continues to grow at an outsize pace and currently comprise over 16 percent of all jobs in Austin, compared to nine percent nationally.
As Austin continues to evolve into a major player in the tech sector, companies are embracing values and ways of working that resonate with today’s workforce. Organizations are also prioritizing diversity and inclusion, recognizing that varied perspectives drive creativity and innovation. With a strong pipeline of educational institutions producing skilled graduates, Austin’s tech scene is set to thrive, offering exciting opportunities for both job seekers and employers alike.
What ReUp Education Does: ReUp Education helps colleges and universities engage and re-enroll adult learners to allow them to reconnect with their educational goals with personalized support and resources to complete their degrees and enhance their career opportunities.
ReUp Education’s Values
- Agency
- Constant learning
- Joy
- Results
- Teamwork
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
On a Mission: ReUp Education’s team is committed to a mission: “Empowering all adults to thrive in higher education.” The company is hiring now across roles in learning science, marketing, software development and data analysis.
What Apptronik Does: Apptronik is a robotics company specializing in developing advanced humanoid robots designed to assist in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to logistics.
Apptronik's Values
- Creativity
- Humility
- Integrity
- Passion
- Curiosity
Building for the Future: “You’d be hard-pressed to find a project in any company that could have a larger global impact than ours will,” Director of Product Parker Conroy told Built In Austin. “In Apollo, our eighth humanoid robot design, we combine cutting-edge technology with years of experience building robots. Apollo is a robot capable of learning and solving problems autonomously because it integrates advanced controls, vision and AI.”
What Scorability Does: Scorability’s platform enables coaches to efficiently identify, engage and recruit athletes to their programs, extending the impact of their recruiting efforts and helping athletes connect with the best programs for them.
Scorability's Values
- Customers first
- Be human
- Simplicity
- Positivity
- Better together
- Believe it
Serving Every Customer: “We’re so lucky at Scorability to have the opportunity to serve amazing people — not just the college coaches and staff but also the aspiring young athletes who dream of playing college sports,” VP of Customer Success Catherine Avera told Built In Austin. These relationships drive more than just the customer success team at Scorability, she said. “Everyone gets motivated hearing customer success stories and excited exploring possible improvements to add more functionality and utility to our product.”
