Women in tech in Seattle: groups, events, leaders and companies
Seattle is the second-ranked tech talent market in North America after the San Francisco Bay Area, according to CBRE’s 2026 Scoring Tech Talent report. The region had 213,010 tech workers in 2025, and tech makes up 10.2% of all jobs.
Amazon and Microsoft are headquartered in the Seattle area, along with Zillow, Expedia Group, T-Mobile, Smartsheet and Highspot. Seattle is one of four U.S. metros that together hold 37% of the country’s AI jobs.
Software developers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area earn a median of $167,280 a year, third among U.S. metros and about 23% above the national median of $135,980, according to BLS data for May 2025. See tech salaries in Seattle.
By Heidi Lee, community manager, OutGeek Women in TechUpdated
Where women work in Seattle tech
Women hold 27.5% of computer and mathematical jobs in the U.S., and the share is not the same in every role.
Tech salaries in Seattle
Seattle pays software developers more than any U.S. metro except San Jose and San Francisco.
Median pay for software developers
U.S. DOLLARS A YEAR · BLS OEWS, MAY 2025Women in U.S. tech
Women in tech organizations in Seattle
Groups based in Seattle or running events in the city, for learning, cloud careers and AI.
Ada Developers Academy
Seattle nonprofit that trains women and gender-diverse people for software development careers. adadevelopersacademy.org → CLOUDWomen in Cloud
Community and programs for women in cloud technology, started in the Seattle area. womenincloud.com → AIWomen in AI: Builders Track
Monthly AI Tinkerers Seattle meetup for women building with AI, with live demos. seattle.aitinkerers.org →Notable women in tech in Seattle
Leaders who come up again and again in Seattle tech news.
Ariane Gorin
Has led Expedia Group, headquartered in Seattle, since 2024.Amy Hood
Chief financial officer of Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, since 2013.Beth Galetti
Leads Amazon’s people and HR technology organization.Chaitra Vedullapalli
Co-founded Women in Cloud, which runs programs for women building careers and companies in cloud technology.Notable tech companies in Seattle
From Amazon and Microsoft to Seattle-founded software companies and game studios.
Big tech
Software and platforms
Zillow
Real estate platform headquartered in Seattle.Expedia Group
Travel platform headquartered in Seattle.Smartsheet
Work management software headquartered in Bellevue.Highspot
Sales enablement software headquartered in Seattle.Hiya
Caller ID and call protection company headquartered in Seattle.Gaming and space
Telecom and insurance
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OutGeek Women in Tech in Seattle
We run two recruiting events in Seattle every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person. Companies at our past Seattle events include Amazon, Highspot, Shrapnel, Hiya, Symetra, Cumulo, SpaceX and Privacy Dynamics. We’re looking for an event director in Seattle.
Each event features short talks from hiring teams, speed networking with recruiters and engineering leads, and open networking with food and drinks.
Amazon
Highspot
Shrapnel
Hiya
Symetra
Cumulo
SpaceX
Privacy Dynamics
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Women in tech in Seattle: common questions
What is the women in tech scene like in Seattle?
Seattle is North America’s second-ranked tech talent market after the Bay Area, with 213,010 tech workers in 2025. Women hold 27.5% of computer and mathematical jobs in the U.S. Seattle has groups for coding education, cloud and AI builders.
What percentage of tech workers in Seattle are women?
Across the U.S., women hold 27.5% of computer and mathematical jobs, according to BLS data for 2025. The share is higher in UX/UI design and product management, and lower in core infrastructure, DevOps and senior engineering.
How much do tech workers earn in Seattle?
Software developers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area earn a median of $167,280 a year, according to BLS data for May 2025, about 23% above the U.S. median of $135,980.
Is there a gender pay gap in U.S. tech?
Yes. Women working full time in U.S. computer and mathematical jobs earned a median of $1,828 a week in 2025, 85.5% of the $2,138 men earned, according to BLS.
What women in tech groups are there in Seattle?
Groups in Seattle include Ada Developers Academy, Women in Cloud and Women in AI: Builders Track from AI Tinkerers Seattle.
Are there women in tech events in Seattle?
Yes. OutGeek Women in Tech runs two recruiting events in Seattle every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person. AI Tinkerers Seattle holds a monthly Women in AI: Builders Track meetup.
What is OutGeek Women in Tech Seattle?
OutGeek Women in Tech runs recruiting events where hiring teams meet women in tech in person. Our Seattle community has more than 10,000 members, and we run two recruiting events in Seattle every year. Companies at our past Seattle events include Amazon, Highspot, Shrapnel, Hiya, Symetra, Cumulo, SpaceX and Privacy Dynamics. Joining is free at outgeek.org.
Which tech companies are notable in Seattle?
Seattle-area tech employers include Amazon and Microsoft, Google and Meta offices, software companies like Zillow, Expedia Group, Smartsheet, Highspot and Hiya, game companies like Valve, Nintendo of America and Shrapnel, and T-Mobile.
Who are notable women in tech in Seattle?
Women who appear often in Seattle tech news include Ariane Gorin (Expedia Group), Amy Hood (Microsoft), Beth Galetti (Amazon) and Chaitra Vedullapalli (Women in Cloud).