Part of the WTIA’s mission is to grow a strong and sustainable workforce, which means we’re passionate about keeping local talent plugged into our state’s technology industry. In addition to our job board, every Wednesday we’ll be keeping you connected to Washington’s job market with the latest in local hiring news.

Avalara plans to anchor new headquarters near stadiums

Seattle Times | Rachel Lerman | June 10

“The tax-automation software company announced Friday it would be the anchor tenant of an under-construction building just north of CenturyLink Field in Seattle, at 255 King St. The building, being developed by Seattle-based American Life, will be called Avalara Hawk Tower.” Read more.

Could Microsoft/LinkedIn deal scramble tech real estate plans?

Puget Sound Business Journal | Nathan Donato-Weinstein | June 13

“Redmond-based Microsoft Corp.’s blockbuster acquisition of Mountain View’s LinkedIn Corp. will unite two companies with major presences in Silicon Valley, including Mountain View’s North Bayshore. Which brings up an obvious question: What happens with their real estate, development plans and employee count here?” Read more.

These publicly traded tech companies are the fastest-growing in Washington

Puget Sound Business Journal | Melissa Crowe | June 14

“That fast growth also shows up in the number of new workers the tech companies have hired. Between 2014 and 2015 the workforce of these dozen companies increased by 16 percent. The 12 companies employ more than 365,000 people around the globe.” Read more.