Kirkland’s tech companies lack the name recognition of other Puget Sound cities, and tend to work in the background as a foundational platform upon which more recognized brands are built. Here are 11 tech companies doing business in the Eastside’s little beach town.

Built In Staff

Updated on April 05, 2024

Three Seattle tech companies are bucking the retention crisis trend.

The long-held tradition of professionals striving for better benefits remains as strong as ever. These companies lean into it and take action based on employee feedback.

At these companies, individual contributors are empowered to own diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Cathleen Draper

Updated on March 08, 2023

Seven women leaders share what they learned on the journey to the top in tech and their advice for the next generation of women in the field.

For leaders at two Seattle companies, mission statements are only a small piece of the puzzle that goes into creating genuinely mission-driven teams.

Eva Roethler

Updated on November 11, 2022

Three Seattle engineering leaders share what they are looking for in a technologist to join their teams.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on June 15, 2022

From gaming to artificial intelligence, learn more about Seattle tech hiring this summer.

Avery Komlofske

Updated on November 11, 2021

The skills that veterans develop in the military, including flexibility and the ability to work under pressure, make them well suited to the tech field.

Encouraging trial and error builds team confidence and creativity.

Eva Roethler

Updated on April 30, 2021

Looking for a new career challenge?

Two Seattle leaders had their preconceived notions around remote work challenged in 2020. Here’s how their opinions — and companies — have changed.

Leaders at three Seattle tech companies share why curiosity is critical in the workplace — and how they go about realizing it as a core value. 

To get a sense of just how quickly the technology industry evolves nowadays, we spoke with engineering leaders at six Seattle-based tech companies about what their tech stack looks like today, and how it has evolved to leverage new opportunities.