--- title: Jobs in Redmond, WA — Microsoft Campus & Tech Careers description: Find jobs in Redmond, WA — home to Microsoft's world headquarters. Browse tech, engineering, and professional roles with salary benchmarks and top Eastside. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/redmond date: 2026-09-28T19:14:01Z og_description: Redmond, WA hosts Microsoft's global HQ and a thriving tech cluster. Explore open roles, competitive salaries, and top employers in this WA tech hub. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/y5nkto.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Washington url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington --- # Jobs in Redmond, WA — Microsoft Campus & Tech Careers **State:** [Washington Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 2,890 **Hiring momentum:** +125.5% — 460 new postings in the last 28 days vs 204 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 4,930 - Median salary: $155K - Salary range (P25–P75): $110K – $187K - Remote share: 6.0% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 4,930 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Redmond, WA rose 126% in the last 28 days (460 vs 204 in the 28 days before). - Pay in Redmond, WA runs 121% above the United States median ($155K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Redmond, WA: Software Development (37% of all postings), followed by Airlines and Aviation and Freight and Logistics. *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Redmond, WA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Software Development | 1843 | $177K | | Airlines & Aviation | 862 | $133K | | Transportation & Logistics | 667 | $169K | | Computer Hardware | 138 | $236K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 120 | $63K | | Retail | 87 | $42K | | Biotechnology Research | 78 | $100K | | Higher Education | 67 | $37K | | Electronics Manufacturing | 51 | $92K | | Computer Games | 48 | $136K | ## Top roles hiring in Redmond, WA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Software Developer / Engineer | 910 | $177K | | Product Manager | 175 | $209K | | Technical Program Manager | 124 | $177K | | Artificial Intelligence Engineer | 118 | $186K | | Mechanical Engineer | 92 | $139K | | Hardware Engineer | 91 | $160K | | RF Engineer | 87 | $169K | | Security Engineer | 78 | $177K | | DevOps Engineer | 76 | $175K | | Program Manager | 76 | $153K | ## Top hiring companies in Redmond, WA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Microsoft Jobs & Careers — Software & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/microsoft?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1727 | | [Amazon Jobs & Careers — E-Commerce & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 652 | | [NVIDIA Jobs & Careers — AI & GPU Computing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/nvidia?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 136 | | [Meta Jobs & Careers — Social Media & Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/meta?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 87 | | [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 46 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 323 employers filed 3159 petitions; 8% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Redmond, WA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Microsoft | 2253 | $179K | | Meta | 123 | $209K | | Quadrant Technologies | 87 | $115K | | NVIDIA | 1220 | $208K | | Amazon | 180 | $181K | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Kirkland, WA — Google Campus & Tech Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/kirkland?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.1 mi | 1702 | $173K | | [Jobs in Bellevue, WA — Tech Careers & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/bellevue?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.7 mi | 5952 | $138K | | [Jobs in Bothell, WA — Biotech, Tech & Local Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/bothell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.2 mi | 812 | $115K | [All H1B sponsors in Redmond, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/redmond-wa?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the top industries hiring in Redmond, WA? Technology dominates Redmond's job market, led by Microsoft, Nintendo of America, and SpaceX Redmond. Software engineering, product management, cloud infrastructure, and gaming are the most sought-after disciplines. See the top industries section for current demand. ### What is the typical salary for tech jobs in Redmond, WA? Tech salaries in Redmond rank among the highest in Washington state and the US, driven by Microsoft's compensation benchmarks. The salary data on this page shows current median figures by role and level. ### Who are the top employers in Redmond, WA? Microsoft is by far the largest employer, with Nintendo of America, SpaceX, and Valve also maintaining significant Redmond presences. The top employers section lists all companies currently posting roles in the city. ### Are remote jobs available in Redmond, WA? Remote and hybrid roles are available in Redmond, especially for software engineering, design, and program management. Many roles also require campus presence. Use the remote filter on the jobs listing to see fully flexible options. ### How does Redmond compare to Bellevue for tech jobs? Redmond is Microsoft-centric while Bellevue has a broader mix of tech companies and headquarters. Both cities have top-tier salaries. The Washington state jobs page lets you compare open roles, top employers, and salary data across both cities. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)