HQ Function

Serves as the official registered headquarters, facilitating administrative and legal functions, and providing a physical touchpoint for D.C.-based partnerships, while the core team operates in a distributed, remote-first model.

Notable Features:

The D.C. location supports engagement with key U.S.-based partners. The company's primary 'facility' is its robust remote collaboration infrastructure and digital tools that connect its global team.

Work Culture:

Remote-first, emphasizing open-source principles, asynchronous communication, strong collaboration through digital tools, mission-driven projects, autonomy, and a focus on impact and continuous learning. The culture values transparency and community contribution.

HQ Significance:

The strategic registered location in Washington D.C. facilitates formal engagement with U.S. governmental, non-profit, and international organizations central to their mission-driven work, complementing their global distributed operations.

Values Reflected in HQ: Openness (remote collaboration, open-source contributions), adaptability (distributed model), impact-focus (strategic D.C. presence for relevant partnerships), and innovation (leveraging modern tools for global problem-solving).

Location:

Development Seed operates as a fully distributed team with members working remotely across various time zones, primarily in the United States and with a significant hub in Lisbon, Portugal. This global distribution enables them to support international project delivery, foster diverse talent, ensure continuous development cycles, and collaborate effectively with partners worldwide. They provide functions like software engineering, data science, AI/ML development, UI/UX design, and project management to a global clientele focused on social and environmental impact.

Street Address:

1714 14th St NW, 3rd Floor

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA