OpenAI and Anthropic are battling Big Tech for talent. We asked workers who's winning them over — and who's not.

What this means for your job search: The intense battle for talent means skilled candidates may find themselves with multiple attractive offers and strong negotiation power. Thoroughly research company culture and mission, as worker preferences are a key factor in who's winning over top talent. Tech workers share their dream employers, from OpenAI and Anthropic to Google and NVIDIA — and the companies they'd rather pass on.