This report marks the seventh annual edition of AIM’s “50 Best Firms for Data Scientists to Work For”.
The study evaluates companies through an employee-centric lens. Following last year’s expanded scope, AIM conducted a large-scale survey across India to map how employers enable data scientists to do their best work.
For previous year’s rankings: 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024
Top Trends:
1. Certification as a Career Milestone: 89% of top firms provides certification opportunities. They fund preparation and exam fees, align credentials to the core tech stack and engineering practices, and schedule certification alongside live projects so new skills are applied immediately.
2. Strong Analytics Output and Engagement: Top firms boast a 50% growth in analytics capabilities, reflecting strong employee engagement and productivity. Continued investment in talent is expected to enhance these metrics further.
3. Progressing Toward Healthy Attrition: Across organization, average attrition stands at 12%, reflecting active retention efforts and progress toward a healthy level.
4. Rising Average Tenure: 4-year average tenure signals a mature core with renewal via onboarding, playbooks, rotating ownership, clear progression, and alumni returns.
5. 3600 Feedback: Around 80% of top companies run 3600 feedback as a standard practice to drive development and improve manager effectiveness.
6. Recognition Momentum: Most top organizations recognize employees about eight times a year, sustaining engagement and reinforcing performance.
7. Physical and Mental Wellness: 90% of top companies prioritize employee physical and mental wellness with structured programs and support.
Rankings 2025
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