The 20 Best Places to Work in Kirkland, WA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 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 January 4, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Kirkland, WA
1. Palo Alto Networks
4.3 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 equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"This is the greatest company I've ever worked for. The CEO is amazing and my chain of command is excellent. "
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 really a great place for women. We have a real support group, Partners listen to us and more and more of us grow through the ranks. I left to go back to school but I will..."
3. 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,..."
4. 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:
"Great culture and benefits. Unfortunately they didn’t focus enough on operationalization and allowed politics to infiltrate"
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 social activities and environment (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for RealSelf:
"The best place I have worked, hands down."
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.:
"Accolade is an amazing place to be a woman! "
7. 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:
"I've read the past 2 years, Hilti has further improved their policies to provide better work-life balance and to allow paid parental time off (for both mothers and fathers). Thi..."
8. 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 paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"A really wonderful place to work that cares deeply about equality. "
9. 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 (4.4 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"Women are still underrepresented as a group in the company, but my experience has been entirely positive so far and the teams I work on has been very balanced. Great perks, even..."
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 striving to improve where there are gaps"
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:
"Lululemon is a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
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 maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Concur:
"I've grown to be a leader at Concur, inspired by healthy representation of female leaders within the company (including our President!). I absolutely love working here - it's m..."
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:
"Working for a company that offers 16 weeks paid leave for the primary caregiver of a newborn or an adopted child is amazing. Jones really values their employees and they make i..."
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:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
17. USAA
3.8 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 (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for USAA:
"USAA is a great place to work!"
18. 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:
"Have never felt any discrimination at Google. Every team I've worked on, led by either men or women, explicitly discusses the importance of parental leave and work-life balance...."
19. SAP
3.7 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 (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SAP:
"I haven't had to use parental leave, but my understanding is that it's pretty good. I love the diversity at SAP, and the fact that they've been offering "domestic partnership" ..."
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 January 4, 2020.