Located between Washington's dramatic Cascade mountain range and sparkling Puget Sound, and surrounded by towering evergreen forests, Redmond is known for its natural beauty. Redmond has a residential population of approximately 47,600 in 2005. It encompasses an area of over 16.85 square miles and is located less than 20 miles east of downtown Seattle, at the north end of Lake Sammamish. The city prides itself for its high quality of life with good schools, a healthy economic base, a parks system that provides a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities, diverse offerings for shopping and dining, safe neighborhoods, and an emphasis on quality development and protection of the natural environment.
The City employs approximately 580 regular employees, and offers a great benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, and an employer matched retirement.