Tech Jobs in Durham, NC

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Durham sits at the heart of the Research Triangle, a hub for AI, data science, and biotech. With a 3% unemployment rate and a talent pool fed by UNC‑Charlotte, Duke, and NC State, tech companies are aggressively hiring. The city’s vibrant startup scene, backed by local incubators like the Durham Innovation Center, offers rapid career progression.

Durham hosts a mix of global giants—Cisco Systems, Amazon Web Services, and IBM—and high‑growth firms such as Cloudflare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The biotech sector thrives with firms like Biogen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Genentech research facilities, while fintech start‑ups such as Revolut and Stripe expand their local teams.

Durham’s cost of living is about 10% lower than nearby Raleigh, making a competitive salary even more attractive. However, housing prices have risen 15% over the past year, so understanding the exact pay range before accepting an offer is essential. Salary transparency helps you negotiate a compensation package that reflects both market rates and local living costs.

GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage , Starbucks) (T2074)

Company: Target

Location: Monroe, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Target is seeking a General Merchandise Expert for a dynamic role involving guest service, product management, and operational efficiency. The role requires a welcoming attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include creating a positive guest experience, managing inventory, executing pricing and presentation processes, and ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. Target offers comprehensive training and competitive benefits.

Locksmith - Mecklenburg County

Company: Aramark

Location: Charlotte, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Director - Cyber Resiliency and Technology Debt

Company: Eaton

Location: Raleigh, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Eaton, a Fortune 200 company, is seeking a Director - Cyber Resiliency and Technology for its global Corporate IT team. The role involves developing and implementing strategies for IT infrastructure resilience and recovery, tracking global technology debt, and collaborating with various departments to design robust incident response plans. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cloud architectures, incident response, and modern disaster recovery approaches. Key responsibilities include leading cyber resiliency design, continuously reviewing incident response plans, conducting cybersecurity drills, and overseeing disaster recovery plans. The role requires 12+ years of professional IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles for incident response and disaster recovery.

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Company: Labcorp

Location: Burlington, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Food Service Worker - Pender County Sch Dist

Company: Aramark

Location: Castle Hayne, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Food Service Worker role at Aramark involves assisting the manager in food preparation, maintaining cash receipts and meal records, and ensuring high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety. Key responsibilities include preparing quality food and baked goods, maintaining daily reports, understanding meal inclusions, sanitary food storage, serving food according to schedules, using kitchen equipment, adding garnishments for customer appeal, coordinating major cleaning of equipment, adhering to food safety regulations, maintaining a clean work area, and performing other duties as assigned. Aramark values employee development and equal employment opportunities.

Senior Manager, Technical Integrator

Company: BD

Location: Durham, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Sr. Manager, Technical Integrator will be part of the ISC Sustaining Engineering team, supporting an assigned platform and driving the execution of MMS ISC strategies. They will work closely with R&D, ensuring alignment and performance of product and processes within the respective platform, enabling end-to-end capabilities and driving business partnership. The role involves developing and executing project plans, representing ISC activities on a platform team, and formulating operations plans to meet strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience, and strong technical expertise in project and operations management.

Associate Chemist - Toxicology

Company: Labcorp

Location: Burlington, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

LabCorp is seeking an experienced Associate Chemist for a position in Burlington, NC. The role involves working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment within the Toxicology department. Key responsibilities include verifying calibration, quality controls, and patient data, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on LC/MS systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related science, at least 2+ years of clinical laboratory testing experience, and ASCP/AMT certification. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The work schedule is 3rd shift, Saturday-Tuesday, 3:00am-1:30pm with a 15% shift differential.

Strategic Account Executive-Southeast

Company: Smartsheet

Location: Charlotte, NC / Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Project Manager - Fuquay-Varina, NC

Company: CRH

Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Durham, NC?
Software engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, cybersecurity analysts, bioinformatics specialists, product managers, and UX designers are in high demand across software, AI, fintech, and biotech companies in Durham.
Are tech roles in Durham remote or on-site?
Hybrid work is common; 60% of tech roles offer flexible schedules, but biotech labs and certain AWS services still require on-site presence.
Who are the major employers in Durham's tech scene?
Cisco Systems, Amazon Web Services, IBM, Cloudflare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Biogen, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and local fintech hubs like Revolut and Stripe.
What are the salary expectations for tech positions in Durham?
Software engineers earn between $95k–$140k, data scientists $110k–$150k, DevOps $100k–$140k, and bioinformatics roles $120k–$160k, reflecting Durham’s competitive market.
How can I relocate to Durham for a tech job?
Research neighborhoods like downtown Durham and South End for walkability, budget $1,800–$2,500/month for a 1–2 bedroom, and attend meetups at the Durham Innovation Center to build local networks before moving.

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