As the last of the fall foliage hits the ground and the bitter winds of winter blow us into the new year, it can be an easy time for people to fall into hibernation mode. But for Seattle’s bustling tech scene, it’s the perfect opportunity to ramp up for 2022’s Q1 goals looming on the horizon.
Take, for example, the following five companies. Characterized by impressive hiring rounds, company culture revamps and noteworthy benefits packages, these organizations are all striving to bring cutting-edge talent to the gaming industry, digital media, AI innovation and more.
That’s why Built In Seattle dug a little deeper to find out what these business do, the recent news they’ve made and the teams they’re actively recruiting for. The best part? They’re all hiring.
What they do: An internal startup within Discovery, Discovery Direct-to-Consumer creates immersive experiences for brands across Discovery’s portfolio that blend technology and entertainment. Its TV Everywhere products include the GO apps HGTV, Food Network and Discovery Kids Play. Discovery also offers direct-to-consumer streaming services as well as social content.
Accomplishments through camaraderie: “The ability to successfully deliver innovative and new features to consumers more quickly and at scale requires a complex and multi-pronged solution — and a talented team of engineers,” iOS Manager Lauren Jarrard previously told Built In. “This type of challenge gives us the opportunity to do what every developer wants to focus on: building great software. I want every single team member to feel empowered to make confident decisions and lean on each other for support.”
New year, new roles: Discovery currently has a handful of open roles for anyone looking to head into 2022 with a career change on the horizon. Positions include principal software engineer, vice president of live streaming, senior product manager and more.
What they do: LivePerson is a software company that uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to create an automated conversation platform for businesses.
Driven by innovation: “I’m excited about the research our team is doing on natural language processing, specifically around evaluating conversational AI systems to better understand how they align with consumer expectations,” VP of Machine Learning Matthew Dunn previously told Built In. “We think this will be a critical aspect that allows us to make progress on more challenging conversation problems using machine learning.”
Parental perks: If your family grew over the pandemic, LivePerson not only offers generous parental leave and family medical leave, but also child care benefits and a return-to-work program. Looking to grow your family now? The company also offers adoption assistance.
What they do: ServiceNow is a cloud computing platform transforming manual ways of working into modern digital workflows. Their mission? To help employees and customers work effectively through the enterprise.
Employee culture buzz: “We were founded with the belief that ordinary people could have great experiences at work and it’s a vision that everyone at ServiceNow holds close today,” Director of Employer Brand and Talent Marketing Liz Du previously told Built In. “One of our company’s core values is ‘deliver customer success.’ Our goal is to be a strategic partner to our customers across their entire journey with us. We truly want to make work, work better for them.”
A focus on inclusivity: In early 2020, ServiceNow formed their DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging) Community — with an intentional focus on intersectionality — and a goal to unify collective voices to drive culture change at ServiceNow. Within the DIBs Community are eight Belonging Groups, which are safe spaces for every unique employee identity at ServiceNow designed to foster connection and collaboration.
What they do: Unity Technologies is a software platform that develops 3D technology and VR visualization tools with the goal to make physical navigation more accessible. They work with companies in the gaming, automotive, film and architectural industries to enhance their operations with the help of 3D interfaces.
Fresh insider insight: “While interviewing at Unity, every conversation was engaging, thoughtful and genuinely thought-provoking,” Frank Giuliano, senior strategic partnership manager, previously told Built In. “It was clear from the outset that Unity values fresh perspectives and big, bold ideas. Unity also leads with empathy, respect and opportunity, which was apparent throughout the interview process.”
Opportunities abound: The software company currently has many open positions in the Seattle area alone. Roles range from financial analyst and senior project manager to digital campaign manager, and there are currently more than 30 engineering jobs ready for top talent heading into the new year.
What they do: Intercept Games is the Seattle-based development studio currently focused on the creation of Kerbal Space Program 2. The company is united by a deep passion for space, simulation, strategy and all things video games.
Impressive perks: For anyone looking to tackle some personal growth within their career, Intercept Games offers professional development opportunities like a continuing education stipend and access to online course subscriptions. The company also promotes from within, offers a generous PTO plan along with 401(k) matching, and has extensive health insurance options.
Now hiring, in droves: The gaming company has big plans as they head into the new year, and their hiring plans show it. Open roles include lead designer, senior data engineer, technical recruiter, lead software engineer, and leadership positions like global director of environmental, social and governance.
