Google Seattle vs Kirkland

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seakle

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seakle
Jan 17 23 Comments

I’m considering applying for a Google job that has openings in Seattle and Kirkland. Given the choice, which location should I request?

I know they’re very close to each other, but how do they compare in housing, transit, safety, facilities, etc?

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  • Tesla / Eng
    UHeX74

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    UHeX74
    Kirkland is an actual place, I thought Costco made it up
    Jan 17 2
  • Meta
    vxNf02

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    vxNf02
    Kirkland if you have a family, Seattle (slu) if it’s just you.

    Kirkland is good schools and houses and driving.
    Seattle (slu) is night life and apartments and public transport
    Jan 17 8
    • Lynden Incorporated
      cpYO26

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      cpYO26
      Ummm SLU is basically just offices. Denny Triangle/Cap Hill/Belltown is where the nightlife is
      Jan 17
    • Amazon
      ATT89

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      ATT89
      How 'bout the Fremont office?
      Jan 17
  • Is there a shuttle / commute bus between Kirkland and SLU?
    Jan 17 5
    • Google
      45RwDu

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      45RwDu
      @seakle Sorry, I don't remember. They only just restarted the buses since covid shut everything down; I don't know what the new schedule is. I think they're either hourly or half hourly.

      @coniza Yes there are buses that link from a few suburbs and places within Seattle. The served areas are similar to the Microsoft and Amazon buses.
      Jan 17
    • Amazon
      ATT89

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      ATT89
      I think runs at least every 30 mins. Runs past my neighborhood. There is also a Kirkland / Fremont run.
      Jan 17
  • Google
    45RwDu

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    45RwDu
    From a work perspective, SLU office has a lot of GCP while Kirkland is other stuff.

    From an office perspective, I like the SLU offices more than Kirkland. I prefer concentrated urban offices over a spread-out two-story suburban campus. YMMV.

    All in they're both considered SEA, so once you hit team match just see what teams reach out. I'd be more concerned about my team's work aligning with my interests and goals than which of the two offices to choose from.
    Jan 17 1
  • Google / Product
    AnNPC

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    PRE
    Microsoft
    AnNPC
    Seattle much better to do things after work. The trip from work to a great restaurant, the stadiums, waterfront, museums, theatre - is all manageable (and via public transit). Kirkland is a suburb, and feels as such. You will visit exactly one bar after work (chain line) 95% of the time. Most of the time you will visit Whole Foods as an exciting evening.
    Jan 17 0