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.

 

Here’s What Students Earn after Attending These Eastern Washington Schools

Puget Sound Business Journal | Annie Zak | Oct 7
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2015/10/heres-what-students-earn-after-attending-these.html

“So here we’ve compiled information about salaries of people who attended some schools in Eastern Washington, as well as their federal debt load, and the graduation rate and average annual cost of attending each school. The data comes from the College Scorecard, a new tool from the Obama administration. You can read more about the College Scorecard if you click the link above.”

View the slideshow of the highest paid Eastern Washington Alums Here

 

Tableau Inks Lease for New Kirkland Office in Microsoft’s Halo Building

GeekWire | Taylor Soper | Oct 6
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/tableau-inks-lease-for-new-kirkland-office-in-microsofts-halo-building/

“The company, which has seen its stock increase 15 percent in the last year, is rapidly expanding its footprint in Seattle, announcing a huge lease this past July for a new building in the Fremont neighborhood. Tableau, which also has offices in Silicon Valley, Austin, Washington D.C., and eight cities abroad — most recently setting up shop in Shanghai — now employs about 1,200 people in the Seattle region.”

Latest Job Postings at Tableau

 

Eastern Washington Town of Quincy Wins Big as Yahoo Expands Data Center There

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ashley Stewart | Oct 6
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2015/10/eastern-washington-town-of-quincy-wins-big-as.html

“Our community fought for the tools to win the jobs created by new data centers. Yahoo’s decision proves the fight was worthwhile,” Quincy Mayor Jim Hemberry said in a statement. “Yahoo’s decision to expand their data center in Quincy will create additional good-paying technology jobs in Eastern Washington, not just Seattle.”

Latest Job Postings at Yahoo

 

Glowforge Draws a Big Crowd

Seattle Times | Rachel Lerman | Oct 4
http://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/glowforge-draws-a-big-crowd/

“Glowforge has raised more than $9 million from investors, in addition to $5 million from preorders. The team is “desperately” looking to hire, Shapiro said. The next hurdles include determining the total number of preorders, contracting with a manufacturer and partnering with retail stores.”

Latest Job Postings at Glowforge

 

Concur Plans Bellevue Expansion, Remains ‘Super-Committed’ to the Region Post-Acquisition

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ashley Stewart | Oct 2
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2015/10/concur-plans-bellevue-expansion-remains-super.html

“Concur has already taken over 180,000-square-feet of the building, and announced plans in July to grow into another 63,000-square-feet over the next 12 months. Concur employs 1,100 people in the Puget Sound region. The company has planned since late last year to use the acquisition as a means to grow its employee base.”

Latest Job Postings at Concur