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1
Starbucks· Seattle, Washington, United States
At Starbucks, we like to say that we are not in the coffee business serving people, but in the people business serving coffee. Here, our employees - who we call partners – are the heart of the Starbucks experience, and being a partner means aspiring to become part of something bigger: inspiring positive change in the world and growing in your career and in your community. It’s an opportunity to be your personal best. In everything we do, we are dedicated to our mission: To be the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world, inspiring and nurturing the human spirit — one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer. Explore opportunities, benefits and more at careers.starbucks.com
- Post-IPO debt
- 195.3k employees
- Founded 1971
2
Costco Wholesale· Seattle, Washington, United States
Costco Wholesale is a multibillion dollar global retailer with warehouse club operations in 14 countries. We are the recognized leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. Despite our large size and rapid international expansion, we continue to provide an atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. If you are an ambitious, energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment filled with challenges and opportunities, you've come to the right place. Our successful employees are service-oriented with integrity and commitment toward a common goal of excellence. Costco offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work.Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CostcoFollow us on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/Costco
- 89.2k employees
- Founded 1983
3
Nordstrom· Seattle, Washington, United States
At Nordstrom, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated people who work hard to become leaders within the company, at all levels of the organization. These well-traveled paths show how hard work, loyalty, a competitive spirit and your unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places. In addition to being a great place to have a career, we’re also committed to respecting the environment and supporting our communities. To learn more, check out NordstromCares.com.Interested in joining the Nordstrom team? See some of our current opportunities under our Careers tab or visit careers.nordstrom.com to apply today.
- Post-IPO equity
- 48.9k employees
- Founded 1901
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Unknown· Seattle, Washington, United States
Amazon.com is an ecommerce platform that sells many product lines, including media (books, movies, music, and software), apparel, baby products, consumer electronics, beauty products, gourmet food, groceries, health and personal care products, industrial & scientific supplies, kitchen items, jewelry, watches, lawn and garden items, musical instruments, sporting goods, tools, automotive items, toys and games, and farm supplies and consulting services.
- 42.3k employees
- Founded 1994
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University of Washington· Seattle, Washington, United States
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world. Located minutes from downtown Seattle, the main UW campus provides gorgeous views of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges and, every spring, attracts visitors from all over to world who come to witness the blooming of its cherry blossom trees.As the state’s flagship university, the UW serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest. In addition to its Seattle campus, the University has thriving campuses in Tacoma and Bothell and a robust professional and continuing education program. Anyone can enjoy and be enriched by all the UW has to offer, including world-class libraries, art, music, drama, sports and the highest quality medical care in Washington state.Being public also means being engaged with our communities, and through knowledge and discovery we are elevating the quality of lives of others.
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- 31.9k employees
- Founded 2019

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Expedia Group· Seattle, Washington, United States
Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is the global travel marketplace with one purpose: to help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. Expedia GroupTM connects travelers, partners, and advertisers through its trusted brands, leading technology, and rich first-party data, delivering predictive, personalized experiences that shape the future of travel.Expedia Group’s ecosystem includes three flagship consumer brands – Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and Vrbo® – the largest B2B travel business, and a premier advertising network. Guided by an experienced and passionate global team, Expedia Group helps millions of travelers in more than 70 countries explore the world with confidence and ease.We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. If you require an accommodation or adjustment for any part of the application or recruitment process, please let us know by completing our Accommodation Request Form or contacting your recruiter.Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident about who they are. We do not send job offers via email, or any other messaging tools, to individuals we have not had prior contact with. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. Our official careers website, where you can to find and apply for job openings, is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.If you require customer service support to cancel, change or ask about a refund for your trip, you can connect with our 24/7 Virtual Agent through the following links:Expedia: https://www.expedia.com/helpcenterHotels.com: https://service.hotels.com/en-us/Vrbo: https://help.vrbo.com/For additional assistance, direct message us on Twitter @ExpediaHelp with your itinerary number and email address: https://twitter.com/ExpediaHelp
- Post-IPO debt
- 22.1k employees
- Founded 1991
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Avanade· Seattle, Washington, United States
Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 7,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI-driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth.As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact.We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.
- 17.4k employees
- Founded 2000
8
Amazon Business· Seattle, Washington, United States
Think there’s a better way to buy for business? So do we. That’s why Amazon Business is changing the world of procurement. We simplify the purchasing process to make it easier for our customers to get the products they need. We solve for our customers’ unmet and undiscovered needs — continuously expanding our selection and adding relevant new tools and features. We’re right for any organization at any stage — starting, growing, transforming. And it’s our instinct to invent — we purposefully question what others don’t, creating unexpectedly better ways of getting things done. This is the official global LinkedIn page for Amazon Business. Follow us for updates.
- 15.2k employees
- Founded 2015
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Kellogg Company· Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
At Kellanova, our vision is to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people.Powered by our strategy to Differentiate, Drive & Deliver, we are a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods, with iconic, world-class brands and strong underlying growth momentum and profitability.Our purpose is to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted foods brands. As part of this purpose, we are committed to advancing sustainable & equitable access to food by creating Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030.
- 14.3k employees
- Founded 1906
10
Alaska Airlines· Seattle, Washington, United States
We’re creating an airline people love. It begins with each Alaska Airlines employee, bringing unique strengths and energy to our work in the air and on the ground. Every day, we go beyond what’s expected and reach for the remarkable, together.Welcome to our LinkedIn page. We like conversations on our page, but comments that contain profanity, hate speech, spam or are otherwise offensive will be removed. Out of respect for our employees' privacy, we reserve the right to hide or remove any post or comment that is disparaging or has negative intent towards our employees.Our Social Care Team is here for you 24/7. If you require assistance or need an official response, please contact us at http://bit.ly/ContactAK.
- Post-IPO debt
- 13.5k employees
- Founded 1932

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