Firm marks expansion in Washington state with ribbon-cutting ceremony, underscoring commitment to accelerating innovation and talent growth

Goldman Sachs opened a new office today in Bellevue, Washington. The new location is the firm’s first dedicated space for engineers in the region and will accommodate more than 125 employees focused on artificial intelligence and cloud transformation.

“We are in a period of rapid technological change, but we know our people are still this firm’s greatest asset. Hiring exceptional talent is central to how we adapt and grow,” said David Solomon, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “The Pacific Northwest is home to many of the world’s top engineering schools and a deep pool of talent. Opening in Bellevue reflects our long-term commitment to attracting and developing technologists who want to work with the best and lead our industry through this next phase of change.”

The new dedicated space gives Goldman Sachs a permanent footprint in one of the world’s leading technology hubs and serves as a strategic presence to accelerate its firmwide AI and cloud transformation. The Bellevue, Wash. location provides access to a deep pool of engineering talent and a strong pipeline of graduates from leading universities, with expertise across cloud, AI and other emerging technologies.

Goldman Sachs employs over 12,000 engineers, representing roughly one-quarter of the firm’s global workforce, who play a critical role in developing the technologies that power its businesses. As technology and AI continue to transform the financial industry, the firm is at the forefront of equipping its engineers with advanced tools and platforms that help drive innovation, enhance productivity, and support clients.

The Bellevue office expands Goldman Sachs’ network of engineering hubs and complements the firm’s presence since 2001 in downtown Seattle, housing employees across the firm’s Banking and Wealth Management businesses. This investment builds on the firm’s growth across the globe into locations including Dallas, Salt Lake City and Warsaw. The space features an open floor plan designed to foster collaboration, productivity and client service alongside wellness amenities, underscoring Goldman Sachs’ commitment to providing a modern workplace experience that supports the well-being of its workforce.

Source: Goldman Sachs