It’s easier than ever to check into the office, without actually going into the office. Working remotely is becoming more and more popular as companies go digital and remote jobs and positions with telecommuting options are growing more frequent, especially in the tech industry. These eight Seattle-based companies all offer working environments that don’t require every employee to be in the office every day whether through remote work programs or flexible work from home options.
Founded: 2006
Location: Downtown
What they do: Ookla is a leading source for internet testing, data and analysis for the purpose of measuring internet performance and network diagnostics. The company provides tests for fixed broadband as well as mobile networks. To date, Ookla’s product Speedtest, a free test used by enterprises and consumers to assess connection issues, has completed over 22 billion tests.
Working remotely: According to Ookla's website, the company started as "truly remote and remains so."
Founded: 2013
Location: Bellevue
What they do: Auth0 provides authorization and authentication technology for mobile and web applications. Auth0’s technology is a universal platform and connects with any API or application, providing quick integration for a wide range of industries and enterprises. The company works with thousands of customers in over 70 countries and secures millions of logins a day.
Working remotely: Auth0 employees live all over the world and according to the company a majority of its employees work remotely.
Founded: 2002
Location: Pioneer Square
What they do: PayScale provides compensation software and solutions for employees and businesses. From career advice and salary negotiation tools to compensation recommendations and employee retention help, the company possesses a large database of salary profiles, providing more visibility for employees and employers.
Working remotely: PayScale offers both a remote work program and a flexible schedule for employees.
Founded: 2005
Location: Interbay
What they do: Subsplash is a platform for churches around the world to leverage digital channels to enhance engagement with their communities. The company helps institutions build websites, apps and other engagement needs like media libraries and giving platforms.
Working remotely: Subsplash offers "Work-From-Home Thursdays" to all employees.
Founded: 2016
Location: Pioneer Square
What they do: Xealth helps healthcare teams recommend and provide access to health-related digital content and services for their patients. Just like writing a medication prescription, Xealth helps physicians write prescriptions for digital health in the form of devices, products or learning material. After the digital prescription is given, providers can use the Xealth platform to monitor and analyze patient engagement and the effects of different prescribed items.
Working remotely: Xealth allows employees to work remotely at their manager's discretion and offers work from home options.
Founded: 2007
Location: Pioneer Square
What they do: Yapta helps corporate travelers save money every time they book a trip. The company offers intelligent price tracking on tickets and hotel rooms, saving travelers on average $260 per flight and $109 per hotel stay. Yapta’s RoomIQ and FareIQ products track prices from the day of purchase until the day of travel, monitoring price drops and alerting travelers so they can rebook and save money.
Working remotely: Yapta gives employees the option to telecommute on Wednesdays.
Location: Fremont
Founded: 2014
What they do: Formidable is a software company building apps, cloud services and open source software products to help their clients solve challenges. The company works with businesses of all sizes to build new products or troubleshoot and optimize existing products, with a focus on using Javascript technology.
Working remotely: Formidable offers work-from-home options to employees and consider's full remote employment on an individual basis.
Founded: 2015
Location: Fremont
What they do: Pixvana provides virtual reality solutions to enhance business needs through immersive experiences. The company’s technology engages audiences in new ways, enhancing applications and industries like brand experiences, healthcare, nonprofits, tourism, travel and corporate training.
Working remotely: Pixvana offers employees both a remote work program and a flexible schedule.
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