Life in Seattle for a high tech employee working in network engineering, computer science, database management, project management, internet technologies or information technology in Seattle or Bellevue, Washington would be able to see the Space Needle.

Life as a High Tech Worker in the Seattle area.

Founded in 1869, the City of Seattle is located in the State of Washington on Puget Sound, 113 miles (182 km) from the U.S.-Canadian border. Seattle is the commercial, cultural and advanced technology hub of the Pacific Northwest and a major port city for international trade. Surrounded by mountains and water, the greater Seattle area features picture-perfect views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round. Seattle lies near the center of a 400 mile corridor with 8 million residents stretching from Eugene, Oregon to Vancouver BC. This region accounts for more than $250 billion in annual economic output and if ranked as a nation-state would be the 10th largest economy in the world. State and local governments in the Cascadia region have agreed to cooperate in areas such as transportation planning, trade and tourism promotion, border crossing improvements, economic development, natural resource management and special events.

Seattle has been ranked as one of the best U.S. cities in which to locate a business according to several recent surveys. Key factors are Seattle's skilled work force, manufacturing capability, education and research, quality transportation and infrastructure, access to international and domestic markets, and government accessibility. Other important factors are cultural diversity, an international perspective, and quality of life.