At Locus, we don’t just fill open roles.  We attract the best and the brightest from the world’s top universities and environmental programs, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Oxford, and more.  

But Locus is a small, independent, and privately funded technology company in a market crowded with PE-backed corporations. So how do we do it? How does Locus consistently hire top tier talent?  

Our poll revealed that Locus offers something that even the biggest companies struggle with—an environment where top graduates can make an immediate impact, push the boundaries of technology, apply their specialized education, and contribute to real-world sustainability solutions.  

Digging deeper into that insight, here are the 10 most cited reasons that our prestigious alums chose Locus over similar companies in our space.  

1. A Mission That Matters

The brightest minds from top universities aren’t just looking for a paycheck; they want to make a difference. At Locus, they get the opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions that drive sustainability, improve water management, and help global enterprises meet stringent ESG and CSRD regulations. This is meaningful work that attracts talent looking to create lasting impact on the world.  

2. Real-World Innovation, Not Just Hype

While many companies claim to be innovative, Locus lives it. Our cloud-based SaaS platform for environmental and sustainability management is a game-changer in industries like oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, and utilities. Unlike larger, slower-moving competitors, we operate with the agility of a startup and the credibility of an established leader.  

3. Collaboration with Counterparts at Client Sites

Locus isn’t a vendor that happens to focus on environmental topics. We are peers with our clients – sharing many of the same science degrees and career objectives. Our team members collaborate with each of our clients’ environmental professionals – grappling with practical challenges and implementing optimal solutions every day.  

4. An Unparalleled Career Launchpad

Graduates from Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Oxford, and Berkeley choose Locus because they know they won’t be buried in bureaucracy or sidelined in a corporate machine. Instead, they get hands-on experience, work with industry leaders, and build a foundation that positions them for long-term success. While many team members choose to hang their hats at Locus for decades, others find Locus to be a powerful launchpad. The skills, experience, and industry connections employees gain at Locus make them highly sought after by the world’s leading companies. When employees leave Locus, they go on to work at some of the most prestigious organizations in the world, including: 

Facebook (Meta)   Tesla   Google   Johnson & Johnson

Morgan Stanley   Goldman Sachs   Stanford University   Ernst and Young

5. Compelling Work Over Corporate Politics

At Locus, talent isn’t wasted on layers of middle management. Instead, our teams work on complex, meaningful problems from day one, making an impact within industries that desperately need innovation.  

6. Cutting-Edge Technology

Top-tier software engineers and data scientists want to work where they can push boundaries. With AI-driven analytics, cloud-native platforms, and sustainability-focused solutions, Locus provides an environment where the best minds can thrive.  

7. A Culture of Excellence

When new hires join Locus, they’re surrounded by some of the best professionals in their fields— forward-thinking mentors, innovators, and problem-solvers. That kind of environment attracts even more top talent, creating a dynamic cycle of excellence.   

8. Locus Rolls Up Talent, Not Companies

 Many companies grow by rolling up smaller firms and making staff redundant—only to see those acquisitions eventually fail due to lack of integration, leadership misalignment, or technological inefficiencies. Locus takes a different approach. Locus is not in the business of rolling up companies that ultimately fail. Locus is in the business of rolling up top talent—visionaries, engineers, and innovators—who make a huge difference for the customers they serve. By investing in people rather than acquisitions, Locus ensures that its solutions continuously evolve, remain customer-focused, and set the industry standard for environmental and sustainability management.  

9. Locus Earned Its Market Position

As individuals whose education revolves around data, proof, and empirical research, our team members value our credibility and authenticity. Our teams stake their professional reputations on our proven track record rather than on hollow marketing-driven rankings.   

10. More Impact Than a Startup; More Agility Than a Giant Corporation

Unlike early-stage startups, Locus has a 30-year track record, a solid customer base, and real-world solutions in use across multiple industries. Our employees work on projects that matter, with a company that has the resources to scale.  On the flipside, large corporations may have name recognition, but they also have red tape, slow decision-making, and rigid hierarchies. Locus provides the best of both worlds—stability and agility—making it a dream job for ambitious graduates.  

Locus isn’t just another software company—it’s a place where the best minds from the world’s top universities come to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and make a real difference. By combining a mission-driven approach with cutting-edge technology and a culture of impact, Locus consistently beats the competition in attracting and retaining top talent.  

For those looking to work at the intersection of sustainability, AI, and cloud computing—while making a global impact, Locus is the ultimate choice.