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8 Best Places to Work as a Developer In Seattle
Seattle is quickly earning a place as a tech hotspot for young developers, startups, and entrepreneurs. Reports show that Seattle is one of the top markets for tech in the nation, with tech roles accounting for 93 percent of all office jobs added in 2015 and 2016.
Clearly, the city is hungry for tech talent—making it the perfect place for developers looking for new careers. Here’s a quick rundown of a few companies you might want to look into.
1. Docusign
Glassdoor rating: 4.6 – 833 Reviews
DocuSign is the premier company in the contract management game, and for good reason. Hailed as a billion-dollar unicorn, DocuSign went public earlier this year with an impressive IPO and recently acquired SpringCM in an effort to compete better against heavy hitters like Oracle and Adobe. Its reviews are stellar, and most of the complaints employees have relate to the company’s growing pains. We highly recommend checking them out.
2. Convoy
Glassdoor rating: 4.4 – 44 Reviews
Convoy is all about tech-powered trucking—mobile apps, onboard telematics, transportation logistics. While working in the trucking industry doesn’t sound like the sexiest choice for a young developer, don’t underestimate them! Convoy was awarded Startup of the Year in the 2018 Geekwire Awards and has been backed by the CEOs of Amazon and Salesforce.
3. PayScale
Glassdoor rating: 4.2 – 124 Reviews
PayScale is an “employee compensation data firm” that is well-known for giving users the inside scoop on what type of pay they can expect at a given job. Current employees praise its unique worker compensation incentives, and with Seattle Business magazine giving it a top spot in its 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2018, it’s clear they’re doing something right.
4. RealSelf
Glassdoor rating: 4.3 – 106 Reviews
RealSelf is a known entity in community-based health information, wellness tips, and cosmetic surgery knowledge. The company generates revenue by giving medical clinics targeted exposure for services, particularly in the fields of plastic surgery and other non-surgical procedures. If this sounds like an option that’s up your alley, now might be the perfect time to jump on board—the company recently raised $40 million in seed funding to boost its brand on an international level.
5. Redfin
Glassdoor rating: 3.3 – 455 Reviews
Seattle’s growing role in the tech industry has insulated the city somewhat against the declining housing market. And while real estate companies like Redfin are more susceptible than others to fluctuations in the economy, the company is making big moves in cutting out the middleman in real estate and making the process of closing on a home entirely digital. For that reason alone, we expect it to weather the storm.
6. Rover
Glassdoor rating: 4.5 – 86 Reviews
You wouldn’t think a pet-sitting startup would be able to generate $65 million in funding after only six years of operation, but then you saw what happened to Rover in 2017. The company has seen substantial growth over the past few years, with the company claiming that a service is booked through Rover every four seconds. Rover is open about its need for talent and is actively recruiting, so make sure you check it out.
7. Textio
Glassdoor rating: 5.0 – 12 Reviews
Here’s something different: Meet Textio, a new augmented writing platform designed to help companies write better job postings. Though the company is only a few years old, its forward-thinking nature and commitment to inclusive hiring have helped them raise nearly $30 million in funding, earning them a top spot in Seattle Business magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2018.
8. Highspot
Glassdoor rating: 4.9 – 51 Reviews
Highspot provides AI-based sales solutions to help companies better reach their customers, with clients that include Amazon, DropBox, and Twitter. Highspot is in a lucrative market at a pivotal point in the industry’s development—AI is getting big and becoming a desirable choice for developers of all kinds. The company has earned $64 million in funding since its inception, so make sure you check them out.
Not seeing anything that piques your interest? Don’t worry. Seattle has tons of tech jobs available if you know how to find them. If you’re struggling to find a job that suits your talents, feel free to contact Urgenci and we’ll give you a hand.
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