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.

Tech is a demanding industry, where workers log long hours in front of screens and march their fingers for miles across keyboards each day. Thankfully, these 9 Seattle tech companies offer paid time off policies which go beyond the bare minimum.