How do Seattle businesses attract and retain the best employees around? They pay employees to get out of the office.
Both of Built In Seattle’s featured companies this month have invested in supporting employees’ full lives inside and outside of work. Mobile game development company DoubleDown Interactive hosts a program called DoubleDown Engage, through which team members are able to foster meaningful connections, create a positive impact and contribute their time to nonprofit causes they support. Additionally, DoubleDown offers employees eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer in the community, and has been running an annual step challenge since 2022, featuring a fitness team competition.
Employees at Anduril get a bonus when they take a vacation that’s more than a week long, ensuring all team members get restorative time. In addition, Anduril employees with growing families receive comprehensive parental leave and childcare benefits — including fertility and adoption assistance for soon-to-be parents.
By providing benefits that aim to support employees’ work-life balance and connect them to their local communities, these organizations are developing a workplace where employees feel more included. Inclusive workplaces also have the benefit of attracting and retaining talented people, increasing employee engagement and improving overall company decision-making, according to research compiled in the Harvard Business Review.
Built In Seattle compiled the latest information on these two featured companies for tech professionals keeping an eye on businesses that foster inclusive, community-focused workplaces.
What Anduril does: Anduril is a defense products company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Perks
- Bonus for taking a vacation that’s more than a week long
- 401(k) matching and company equity
- Job training, apprenticeship programs and virtual coaching
- Generous PTO, paid volunteer time and sabbatical leave
- General parental leave, along with fertility and adoption assistance
Open roles at Anduril: Anduril has recently begun hiring a number of positions, all located in the Seattle area. Included in this list are a large number of engineer and developer roles in the mid- to senior-level range.
What DoubleDown Interactive does: DoubleDown Interactive LLC is a global leader in mobile casino games with a focus on new, casual mobile gaming experiences.
The Perks
- Company events and team-building activities
- Community outreach program that includes education programs, health and wellness initiatives, environmental efforts, community welfare and animal welfare
- 401(k) matching and performance bonuses
- Job training and continuing education opportunities
- Generous PTO, family medical leave, parental leave and paid volunteer time
Staying engaged: As part of DoubleDown Interactive’s office culture of community-building and volunteering, the company recently launched DoubleDown Engage, a quarterly commitment to supporting one nonprofit organization every quarter. Since its launch, DoubleDown Interactive has contributed volunteer work, supplies and monetary donations to Seattle Homeless Outreach, Emerald City Pet Rescue and White Center Pride.
