Ramp, a New York-based fintech firm, ranks as LinkedIn’s No. 1 fastest-growing startup, driven by surging demand for its corporate finance tools. Beverage brand Liquid Death skyrocketed to No. 2 from No. 25 last year, boosted by a viral ad campaign featuring Travis Barker. Livestream shopping platform Whatnot secured the third spot, with multiple six-figure job openings in product and security.
How LinkedIn Ranks the Top Startups
LinkedIn’s annual list evaluates 50 U.S. startups based on four key metrics: employment growth, engagement on company profiles, job application rates, and recruitment of top talent from leading corporations. This year’s cohort highlights trends in retail, healthcare, and AI-driven tech, with 30% founded in 2020—many addressing pandemic-era gaps like mental healthcare access.
High-Paying, Remote Roles in Demand
“Engineering, product design, analytics, and security roles dominate hiring,” says LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth. Over half of available jobs at these startups are remote, with salaries often exceeding $100,000. Below are the top 10 companies and their notable openings, with salary data sourced from LinkedIn job postings in late September.
The Top 10 Startups Hiring Now
Ramp
Industry: Fintech (corporate cards, expense management)
HQ: New York City
Open Roles: Senior Lifecycle Marketing Associate ($127K–$150K), Customer Experience Manager ($110K–$130K)
Liquid Death
Industry: Beverages (canned water, iced tea)
HQ: Los Angeles
Open Roles: Director of Financial Reporting ($159K–$199K), Senior Manager of Strategic Finance ($122K–$150K)
Whatnot
Industry: Livestream shopping (collectibles, sneakers)
HQ: Los Angeles
Open Roles: Creative Director ($240K–$285K), Community Product Manager ($153K–$235K)
Wiz
Industry: Cloud security
HQ: New York City
Open Roles: Growth Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Strategy Manager (salaries not disclosed)
Cohere Health
Industry: Healthcare automation (prior authorization)
HQ: Boston
Open Roles: Customer Success Onboarding Specialist, Quality Specialist (salaries not disclosed)
Drata
Industry: Security compliance automation
HQ: San Diego
Open Roles: Director of Customer Marketing ($153K–$236K), Senior Campaigns Manager ($142K–$219K)
Opportunities Beyond Tech
Non-tech startups also made the list, including mental health provider Charlie Health (No. 8) and dental tech firm Dandy (No. 9). Roles span operations, marketing, and customer service, with salaries ranging from $50,000 to $285,000.
How to Stay Competitive
For job seekers, LinkedIn and CNBC’s Make It event offer resources to sharpen interview and negotiation skills. Meanwhile, remote work flexibility remains a key draw—proving geography no longer limits high-earning potential.
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