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Why work here

Why work at the Gates Foundation?

We tackle some of the world's toughest problems. Our employees are an incredible group of compassionate, committed individuals, drawn by the opportunity to make a difference. They come from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds and you’ll work alongside top thinkers, problem solvers and doers.

Put your talents to use in a fast-paced, stimulating organization where you can make an outsized impact. Year over year, our employees report they are proud to work here and are willing to go above and beyond in service of our mission to reduce inequities.

“One of the most important things for me in thinking about coming to work at the Gates Foundation is the ability to work somewhere with such a global reputation and to work at a global scale.”
Senior Program Officer, Global Policy & Advocacy
Staff members listen to colleagues share personal anecdotes of gratitude at an IGNITE session during the annual All Employee Week at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters in Seattle, WA on May 14, 2019.
Our values

At the Gates Foundation, we have bold aspirations and five core values that guide our actions.

Employees from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pose with Anita Zaidi in front of a large wall of pop-up art on Seattle’s Pier 62 at an event focused on gender justice and the Generation Equality Forum (GEF), a global gathering happening the same week in Seattle, Washington on June 30, 2021.
Benefits

We succeed when our employees thrive. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work environment to support you.

Employees attend a reception during the Annual Employee Meeting at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, WA on May 15, 2018.
Employee programs

We want to inspire people to take action to change the world—and that includes our employees. Our employee programs enable you to get connected and get involved, both in and out of the office.

DEI in the workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

To have the greatest possible impact, we must make diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a priority, starting with the people we hire and how we work to retain them. As our workforce grows, so does our opportunity to evolve into an organization that is more reflective of our partners and the communities we serve.

Learn more about DEI

Staff members listen to colleagues share personal anecdotes of gratitude at an IGNITE session during the annual All Employee Week at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters in Seattle, WA on May 14, 2019.
Meet our people

Meet our people

Our employees come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds and from all corners of the globe. Learn about what inspired them to join the foundation and discover how their previous experience translates to working in philanthropy.

“Having the opportunity to give back in such a big way, but do it as part of my work, is really incredible.”
Director, Global Health
Toni Hoover
Director, Global Health (Seattle office)
Dr. Toni Hoover leads a team that supports the programs and functions with business strategy and operations, portfolio and project management, and engagement with industry and product development partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Our story

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Our role

Learn how our foundation fits among the many institutions working to improve the world.

Our work

Learn about where we work around the globe and the programs we’ve created to address urgent issues in global health, global development, and education.

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