Seattle has a reputation for being majorly overcast. But for those Pacific northwesterners who need a bit more sunshine to thrive, there are plenty of opportunities to catch some extra light if you know where to look.
January marks the tail end of Woodland Park Zoo’s Wildlanterns exhibit, a showcase of stylized lanterns resembling a menagerie of illuminated creatures and habitats, and the beloved Astra Lumina light display arrives at the Seattle Chinese Garden to provide a breathtaking outdoor experience under a starlit sky.
Also lighting up the darker winter months are three standout organizations bringing an optimistic atmosphere to the Seattle landscape. Teams like ZS and Mason are creating the standard for tech businesses committing to diversity and inclusion, both in company culture and the way they do business. And with some revolutionary product launches at the end of 2023, Esper is setting the stage for an expansive new year.
Seattle professionals looking for an excellent organization to check out this year, look no further than these featured companies.
What they do: ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond. By leveraging leading-edge analytics, data, science and products, ZS helps its clients make more intelligent decisions, deliver innovative solutions and improve outcomes for all.
The Perks
- Generous PTO
- Flexible work schedule and remote work options
- Parental leave, fertility and childcare benefits
- Highly diverse management team and commitment to DEI
- Job training, tuition reimbursement and mentorship program
- 401(K) matching
Bringing the human element to healthcare: ZS helps shape clinical trials to be more inclusive to a diverse pool of patients, using data to support and expand trial designs into newer, better trials. In a recent conversation with Built In, Principal Sharon Karlsberg underlined that DEI values are at the heart of how ZS operates. “The DEI accelerator in our clinical practice area isn’t about creating something separate or siloed,” said Karlsberg. “It is about working to embed DEI objectives into everything we do.”
What they do: With its fully managed, all-in-one platform, Mason takes smart devices from idea to end user. Whether building a single-use device from scratch or scaling a line of smart products, Mason makes it faster and less costly to build, deploy and scale.
The Perks
- Generous PTO and paid sabbatical for long-term employees
- In-office, hybrid and remote flexibility
- Parental leave and childcare benefits
- Highly diverse management team and commitment to DEI
- 401(K) and equity option
- Job training and tuition reimbursement
Uplifting diverse perspectives: As a woman-led tech organization, Mason keeps DEI values at the forefront of its company culture, especially when it comes to supporting the success of women and LGBTQIA+ employees. When speaking to Built In Seattle, Khyati Vyas, a staff technical product manager at Mason, shared that her career at Mason is the continuation of a long line of woman mentorship, and the ingenuity and success of Mason’s teams is the result of a commitment to DEI values. “Solving large, diverse problems requires creative and diverse teams,” she said. “We can’t possibly build the best products that support incredible humans without actively seeking to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.”
What they do: Esper offers modern, sophisticated device management software that revolutionizes the way companies manage their devices, including phones, kiosks, point-of-sale devices and more.
The Perks
- Flexible work schedule and remote work program
- 401(K) matching and equity option
- Dedicated DEI staff and commitment to DEI principles
- Generous PTO
- Mentorship program and career development opportunities
Doubling the market: With two major product launches in November, Esper is doubly positioned to reach new customers in 2024. Originally a platform that only managed Android devices, Esper has expanded its offerings to support iOS, and customers can even manage both types of devices from the same console. This news comes in tandem with another major software update, titled “Blueprints,” which modernizes the way customers manage their devices with time-saving automation and scalable settings options. The team at Esper is raising the standard for device management tools, allowing them to meet the needs of many more potential customers.
