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50 Best Firms for Data Scientists to Work for 2024

Our latest report delves into the employee-centric policies of leading companies. Continuing from last year's broader evaluation of firms with data science teams, AIM has conducted an extensive survey of employers across India to reveal how they foster excellent work environments for data scientists.

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This report marks the sixth annual edition of AIM’s “50 Best Firms for Data Scientists to Work For”.

The report evaluates companies based on the employee-centricity of their policies. Building on last year’s expanded scope, which included a broader range of firms with data science teams, AIM has continued this initiative. We surveyed hundreds of employers across India to gather insights into how they cultivate exemplary work environments for data scientists.

For previous year’s rankings: 2021 | 2022 | 2023

  1. Emphasis on Upskilling and Mentorship: 100% of leading firms provide upskilling opportunities and mentorship programs, underscoring the industry’s commitment to continuous learning and professional growth for data scientists.
  2. High Levels of Productivity and Engagement: Top firms boast an average attrition rate of just 9.3% and report a 44.3% growth in analytics capabilities, reflecting strong employee engagement and productivity. Continued investment in talent is expected to enhance these metrics further.
  3. Prioritization of Benefits and Well-being: 90% of leading firms offer flexible work models and prioritize both physical and mental well-being, highlighting the importance of work-life balance in driving productivity and job satisfaction.
  4. Focus on Recognition and Rewarding Excellence: 60% of top firms have robust recognition programs and competitive compensation structures. As organizations seek to retain top talent, the implementation of comprehensive reward systems is anticipated to increase.
  5. Advancing Diversity and Inclusion: 60% of leading firms have women in leadership roles, and 90% boast significant representation of women in data science teams. With 80% of firms having DE&I initiatives, the emphasis on fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces is expected to grow.
  6. Encouragement of Cross-Functional Collaboration: 40% of top firms promote cross-functional collaboration, recognizing its role in driving innovation and problem-solving. More firms are expected to adopt collaborative practices as data science projects become increasingly complex.
  7. Robust Work Flexibility and Leave Policies: 90% of top firms offer flexible work arrangements, and 80% have comprehensive leave policies. This trend highlights the growing importance of work-life balance in attracting and retaining skilled data scientists.
  8. Investment in Learning Platforms and Engagement Initiatives: 50% of leading firms provide access to advanced learning platforms, and 60% have engagement initiatives in place. As the need for continuous learning grows, more firms are likely to invest in platforms that support ongoing professional development.

Rankings 2024

Every company that responded has developed workplace policies or started projects to create a supportive environment at work and supply all the tools required for data scientists to be happy and productive in their roles. A few businesses performed better than others.

Unveiling the Top 50 Companies:

We present a detailed review of our analysis results, highlighting the leading companies across various sub-indices and the overall index. This section emphasizes the standout policies and initiatives that have earned these companies a place in the top 50.

Read the full report below:

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