Seattleites are not strangers to gloomy days. Amid layoffs and restructuring, many in the tech industry are facing their own uncertain forecasts in the year ahead.
But there is still reason to be hopeful about what’s on the horizon.
Questions about job security and the industry’s future are warranted. Still, across the city, there are numerous opportunities for career growth at promising startups and well-established companies alike.
Among Seattle’s many tech organizations, Healthcare Management Administrators, Mason and RealSelf stand out in the month of April. Their distinctive missions and noteworthy perks and benefits fuel team members as they press forward through thick and thin.
Even better, these companies are looking for top talent to join their teams.
What Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) does: HMA leverages a data-driven approach to help employers in the Pacific Northwest identify customized, cost-effective healthcare plans.
Notable perks and benefits
- Return-to-work program post parental leave
- Promote from within
- Hiring practices that promote diversity
- Home office stipend for remote employees
Collaborative hybrid work: HMA team members work remotely and on-site, but shared goals and open communication still unify virtual work. “I can think of at least three of the many pillars that contribute to our success working virtually: clearly defined and articulated strategy and goals, frequent and transparent communication, and people-first focus,” Chief People Officer Sherrie Gietzen said in a 2022 interview with Built In Seattle.
What Mason does: The Mason Smart Device Platform is a fully managed infrastructure to build, deploy and scale smart devices and products. The company is one of Built In Seattle’s Best Places to Work in 2023.
Notable perks and benefits
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Fully remote, in-office or hybrid work arrangements
- Flexible PTO plan for salaried employees
- Monthly mental health days
Recent awards and accolades: Mason’s teams are delivering impressive results, and organizations and publications have noticed. In addition to its inclusion on Built In’s 50 Best Startups to Work For in Seattle list, Mason received a Bronze Stevie in the Emerging Technology category at the 2022 American Business Awards. Mason was an IoT Breakthrough Winner in 2022 for Health and Wellness Innovation of the Year.
What RealSelf does: RealSelf connects those seeking elective aesthetic treatment to the right doctors and helps users identify procedures that will yield the desired results.
Notable perks and benefits
- Health and wellness reimbursement benefit
- Flexible work schedule, including start and end times
- 401(k) matching 4 percent of contributions
- Continuing education stipend
Remote first: In a virtual work environment, it can be easy to feel isolated. RealSelf solves that problem and fosters camaraderie through frequent events like Pride-themed trivia, guided cocktail — or mocktail! — mixing happy hours, family-friendly Zoom meets and company speed connecting.
