While it's true that the tech industry is known for showering its employees with high pay and perks, that doesn't mean that tech employees are automatically happy with their jobs. Some tech companies do a better job in the employee satisfaction department than others. For those who are thinking of brushing off their resumes to try something new in 2016, job-hunting site Glassdoor has the inside skinny on which tech companies are making their employees happiest. And the results are surprising. Whereas Google and Facebook have won these sort of best-places to work roundups for eons, for 2016 there's a new champ in town. Facebook About the company: Facebook is the world's largest social network. Employee speak: “The culture is really amazing and in my opinion even better than the media portrays it. The perks are wonderful, but the professional experience is even better! I feel the energy everyday working here.” – Facebook product specialist (Menlo Park, CA)

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About the company: Zillow is an online real estate site.

Employee speak: “The views are amazing, the free food/snacks/drinks are great, and the benefits are great. I'm surrounded by smart people, and am constantly learning. Little red-tape and no business politics allow for us to immediately benefit the company and have a huge impact.” – Zillow data scientist (Seattle, WA)

Zillow

About the company: Zillow is an online real estate site.
Employee speak: “The views are amazing, the free food/snacks/drinks are great, and the benefits are great. I'm surrounded by smart people, and am constantly learning. Little red-tape and no business politics allow for us to immediately benefit the company and have a huge impact.” – Zillow data scientist (Seattle, WA)