Best Firm Annual Rankings

    The Definitive Benchmark for Data Scientist, Women in Tech & Forward Deployed Engineer Experience.

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    About the Program

    Best Firm Annual Rankings

    The AIM Best Firm Annual Rankings recognize organizations building exceptional teams across three critical talent segments: Data Scientists, Women in Tech, and Forward Deployed Engineers.

    Rather than relying on surface-level engagement scores, the rankings take a holistic lens into the real, day-to-day experience of these professionals, how well they are genuinely supported, enabled, and grown within their organization.

    Ranking among the Top Firms to work for signals more than recognition, combined with Best Firm certification, it gives your organization a stronger, more credible benchmark against industry peers.

    Categories

    Annual Ranking Categories

    Recognizing excellence across three critical talent segments in India's AI industry.

    20 Best Firm for Data Scientists to Work For 2026 badge

    Top 20 Best Firm for Data Scientists

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    Top 20 Best Firms for Women In Tech

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    Top 20 Best Firms for Forward Deployed Engineers

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    Top 20 Best Firm for Data Scientists 2026

    20

    Firms Ranked

    860+

    Surveyed

    4

    Tiers

    4

    Sections Scored

    See which organizations topped the charts. Explore the full ranking, tier breakdowns, category scores, and key insights from this year's evaluation.

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    Our Legacy

    Past Recognition Lists

    Explore our previous annual rankings celebrating excellence in AI workplaces across India.

    Process

    How It Works

    Four simple steps to get your organization ranked.

    01

    Apply

    Submit your organization's application for the relevant talent category.

    02

    Org Survey

    Complete the organizational survey covering policies, benefits, and culture infrastructure.

    03

    Employee Survey

    Your team completes an anonymous employee experience survey across 5 dimensions.

    04

    Get Ranked

    Scores are calculated, tiers assigned, and top firms are recognized in the annual rankings.

    Methodology

    Our Methodology

    The Best Firm rankings use a rigorous dual-survey methodology that goes beyond surface-level engagement metrics to evaluate the real, day-to-day experience of AI professionals.

    Dual-Survey Design

    Org Survey (60%) captures policies and infrastructure. Employee Survey (40%) captures lived experience.

    Four Equal-Weight Sections

    Learning & Support, Productivity & Engagement, Benefits & Well-being, Rewarding Excellence.

    Integrity Safeguards

    Anonymous employee surveys, standardised scoring, and independent evaluation ensure credibility.

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