Tech Jobs in Akron, OH
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Akron, Ohio—often called the "Rubber City"—is evolving into a technology incubator thanks to its strategic location near Cleveland and Columbus, a strong university ecosystem, and a cluster of high‑tech manufacturing. With 3,048 tech openings, the city offers opportunities from software engineering to robotics, and the local government’s Tech@Akron initiative provides grants and tax incentives for startups.
The city’s tech scene spans automotive innovation—Honda’s Advanced Technology Center, Goodyear’s R&D labs—life‑sciences development at Baxter and the University of Akron’s Life Sciences Center, fintech firms like FirstEnergy’s digital transformation unit, and cybersecurity start‑ups such as Syntiant and CyberArk’s regional office. Data‑analytics firms and AI research hubs are also drawing talent to neighborhoods like the University District and the revitalized Downtown.
Akron’s cost of living is roughly 12% lower than the national average, with median home prices around $120,000 and rent near $900/month. For tech professionals, salary transparency is vital to ensure compensation aligns with local living costs and to evaluate the true value of roles that may offer lower base pay but higher equity or growth potential.
Regional Inside Account Manager - Great Lakes
Company: DISH
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Medical Call Center Agent - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Optum, a global organization, is seeking a full-time employee to provide support to medical offices by answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and processing communication within the electronic medical record system. The role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with potential for occasional overtime. The position offers 12 weeks of paid training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. Optum values diversity and inclusion, and is committed to advancing health equity on a global scale.
Assistant Teacher at Evanston Academy
Company: KinderCare Learning Companies
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Business Account Executive
Company: Spectrum
Location: Lima, OH
Posted Jan 24, 2025
The Business Account Executive role involves selling primary and ancillary communications solutions to small and medium-sized businesses within a specified territory. Primary services include coax delivered Internet, video, and voice, while ancillary services encompass custom hosting, desktop security, data backup, data storage, toll-free, additional email addresses, static IPs, and more. The AE is responsible for achieving sales and revenue goals through prospecting for new customers and selling bundled services. They must generate all sales leads, develop and implement a Territory Plan, and focus on generating new Internet, voice, and video customers. The role requires a complete understanding of Spectrum Business coax services, rates, and applicable taxes. The AE must demonstrate strong selling skills and product knowledge, maintain accurate sales records, and meet or exceed performance standards. A Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is required, with outside sales experience and a proven sales history being preferred. The role involves working in an office environment and/or outside with exposure to inclement weather.
Retail Supervisor
Company: Aramark
Location: Akron, OH
Posted Jan 24, 2025
The Retail Supervisor role at Aramark involves coordinating a team of employees at a designated location, ensuring high standards of customer service, and managing various tasks such as receiving and tagging merchandise, assigning daily tasks, maintaining correct pricing, and handling inventory. The role also includes leading special projects, communicating with management, and training new hires. Aramark values equal employment opportunities and offers career growth, with potential for overtime and physical demands.