New York City is home to its fair share of tech unicorns — and they do all sorts of things. NYC tech unicorns work in industries ranging from the fashion industry to media to insurance. There's even a unicorn that is reinventing how we cook our dinners. Let's just say that if you want to work in tech and you'd like to work for some of the biggest names, with the biggest valuations, you have no shortage of options. Here are 7 NYC tech unicorns that are hiring like crazy:
What they do: Vice is a news site aimed at millennials. They do a lot of coverage of underground culture, music and tech, with some international news mixed in.
Number of jobs listed: 1
Coolest available job: Social Editor
What they do: FanDuel has taken a bit of regulatory beating lately, but they’re still running strong. They’ve developed an entirely new way to pay fantasy sports, and you can do it for real money.
Number of jobs listed: 2
Coolest available job: Ya, there are only two, but they’re both awesome: Art Director and Product Data Analyst
What they do: BuzzFeed is, well, BuzzFeed. They’re a viral content machine that has gone well beyond listicles of cats and are now running a media empire.
Number of jobs listed: 8
Coolest available job: It’s BuzzFeed, so they’re all pretty cool. That said, Director of Brand Strategy definitely stands out.
What they do: Gilt makes partnerships with top design labels and then gets their members access to those labels at a heavy discount.
Number of jobs listed: 8
Coolest available job: UX Designer — if you’re into that sort of thing.
What they do: Etsy operates an online marketplace where creative, crafty people can sell handmade stuff and vintage goods.
Number of jobs listed: 13
Coolest available job: Product Design Manager, Buyer Experience
What they do: Blue Apron is reinventing the way we shop for groceries. Their subscription service delivers everything you need to make fresh meals at home.
Number of jobs listed: 12
Coolest available job: Content Marketing Senior Manager — but as a writer I may be biased.
What they do: Zocdoc is using tech to build a better healthcare experience for consumers. Their service lets you find a doctor near you, book an appointment, and stay on-top of your preventative check-ups — and a whole lot more.
Number of jobs listed: 9
Coolest available job: Product Manager
