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Seattle Companies

Ten Biggest Employers in Seattle Area

A list of the Top Employers in Seattle

Microsoft

World’s largest software company and maker of Windows operating systems. Corporate offices are in Redmond with additional offices in Issaquah.

Expedia

The largest online travel site is based in Bellevue.

Real Networks

A provider of online media resources based in downtown Seattle.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com offers online shopping with the largest selection of books, magazines, music, DVDs, videos, electronics, computers, software, apparel & accessories, shoes, jewelry, tools, and more. Headquarters are in Seattle.

Nintendo

Longest running video game manufacturer based in Redmond, makers of the original Mario Brothers, the Nintendo Wii, and more.

Google

Considered one of the best companies to work for they occasionally have openings in the Seattle/Kirkland area.

Adobe Seattle

Based in Fremont the Seattle area office employs 500 people in product development and operations.

Starbucks

The coffee giant’s corporate office is located in Seattle and their stores are found worldwide.

Nordstrom

Upscale retail company based in downtown Seattle founded in 1901 with stores nationwide and strong online shopping presence.

Eddie Bauer Holdings

Since 1920 Eddie Bauer’s outdoor-inspired men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and gear have been the cornerstone of Seattle. Their corporate offices are based in Bellevue.

REI

Located in Kent (south of Seattle), REI stands for Recreational Equipment, Inc. They are a premier outdoor gear company for the adventurous at heart.

Getty Images

Providers of high-quality stock images, footage, and music with an office in Fremont.

AT&T Wireless

Maker of the iPhone and other cellular technology their corporate office is located in Bothell.

Costco

Costco Wholesale operates an international chain of membership warehouses. They carry brand merchandise at a lower price. Corporate office is based in Issaquah (east of Seattle).

The Boeing Company

Boeing is the world leading aerospace company with locations in Everett and Renton.

Concur Technologies

They produce online corporate travel and expense management software with headquarters in Redmond.

InfoSpace, Inc.

With offices in Bellevue, InfoSpace provides syndicated information content over the Internet.

Paccar

Paccar is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and support of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF names. They also provide customized financial services, information technology and truck parts.

Clearwire

Clearwire is a provider of simple, fast, and portable wireless high-speed Internet service with corporate offices in Kirkland.

Safeco

An insurance company based in Seattle. They offer car insurance, homeowners insurance, and business insurance.

Weyerhaeuser

Located in Federal Way, Weyerhaeuser is recognized for timber innovation and it’s a solid forest products company.

Blue Nile

Blue Nile is a specialty online retailer of jewelry based in downtown Seattle.

Onvia.com

They help businesses deliver timely and actionable sales opportunities and information with a competitive advantage. Their corporate offices are based in Seattle.

Alaska Air Group

For more than 75 years Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air has offered stellar customer service while pioneering airline technologies. They are located in Seattle.

Fisher Communications

Seattle-based Fisher Communications and media company is focused on creating and distributing information to a wide range of customers.

F5 Networks

F5 is a vendor that can help you make all your applications work using a single, universal platform with headquarters in Seattle.

Redhook Ale Brewery

Known for its ESB beer, they were founded in 1982 with their headquarters in Woodinville.

Coinstar

Coinstar develops, owns, and operates automated, self-serving, coin counting machines. They are based in Bellevue.

OncoGenex

The Bothell-based pharmaceuticals company is committed to the development and commercialization of new cancer therapies.

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