The 20 Best Places to Work in Kirkland, WA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (May 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Kirkland, WA is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 16 factors of female-friendliness, including paid time off, management opportunities, equal opportunities for women and men, the ability to work remotely, maternity and adoptive leave, flexible work hours, and more.
The companies on this list have ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former employees as of May 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Kirkland, WA
1. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"Palo Alto Networks is an extraordinary company to work for. The Executive leadership team has a vision that I align with and want to work hard for."
2. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"BCG is dedicated to advancing women within the company. There are amazing maternity and newly extended paternity leave plus plenty of support for flexible work if needed for any..."
3. Castlight Health
4.1 stars
Castlight Health is a computer software company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Castlight Health:
"This is a wonderful, balanced & diverse company that is very focused on changing healthcare for the better. Lots of women in management, leadership & the board as well. Great be..."
4. Zillow
4.1 stars
Zillow is an internet company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Zillow:
"Really happy here! Love seeing how many females we have in senior leadership and how important that fact is to the company. I never feel like being a woman is even a thing here,..."
5. RealSelf
4.1 stars
RealSelf is an internet company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for RealSelf:
"A great company that truly cares about its employees!"
6. Accolade, Inc.
4.1 stars
Accolade, Inc. is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.7 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Accolade, Inc.:
"The atmosphere and people I work with were awesome, but their culture is changing more into a call center and focus more on quantity rather then quality. You can't move up in t..."
7. Facebook
3.9 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"This is the best place I have ever worked at! Love it here!"
8. Hilti
3.9 stars
Hilti is a construction company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hilti:
"Hilti has a fantastic culture and it's clear that extensive time, passion and money goes behind continuing to build strong teams and to be more inclusive all the time. HR leader..."
9. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"Salesforce is trying and is in general a fantastic company to work for. The higher you go up the leadership chain, the more of a boys club it becomes. This has gotten worse over..."
10. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ericsson:
"A great place to work indeed"
11. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for lululemon athletica:
"Many of the perks, such as paid time off and maternity leave, are only available for those in higher positions, and it’s more than many other retailers. The hours are more flexi..."
12. Concur
3.9 stars
Concur is a computer software company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.8 stars) and the people you work with (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Concur:
"I had my first baby while working here and management and HR could not have been more helpful and supportive. Every family should have the experience I had."
13. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
14. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edward Jones:
"Financial Advisor opportunity is unlike anything else. You work hard but it is very lucrative and you have the freedom and autonomy to run your practice your way."
15. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Warby Parker:
"The company is perfect aside if low pay for support personnel "
16. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Fidelity has recently enhanced their family leave policies to keep up witht the times, although they could do more to be industry-leading in the way of flex time, remote work, a..."
17. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Google:
"I have felt especially lucky working for Google for 10+ years; across a few offices. It is a company with a culture and benefits that fully support women; at any stage of their..."
18. SAP
3.8 stars
SAP is a computer software company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SAP:
"SAP(S-A-P, not sap) is like a dream come true for me. In your first year, they offer 20 days PTO, unlimited sick leave for myself and my family(household- great bc I'm a mom!), ..."
19. USAA
3.7 stars
USAA is a financial services company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for USAA:
"Everything was great except the disability leave. Pray you never get sick while working here. "
20. Symetra Financial
3.7 stars
Symetra Financial is an insurance company with locations in the Kirkland, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.5 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of May 1, 2020.