Tech Jobs in East Lansing, MI

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East Lansing is home to Michigan State University, a hub for research, engineering, and innovation. The city’s blend of academic resources, a growing startup scene, and a strategic location between Lansing and Detroit makes it a magnet for tech talent.

Tech roles range from software engineering in data analytics firms to cybersecurity at defense contractors like Booz Allen Hamilton. The city also hosts MSU’s Office of Information Technology, the Center for Research Computing, and healthtech startups in the MSU Innovation Park.

While housing costs in East Lansing are lower than Detroit, the rising rental market and university tuition demand careful budgeting. Transparent salary data lets candidates match offers with living expenses.

Software Design Release Engineer

Company: General Motors

Location: Detroit, MI

Posted Jan 29, 2025

This role is a hybrid position requiring the candidate to work on-site three times a week. It involves high responsibility with limited formal authority, focusing on influencing others and communicating with higher leadership. The role demands a blend of technical engineering skills and leadership skills. Key responsibilities include managing project plans, ensuring controller validation, and acting as a primary communication interface between teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of embedded controls development experience, and strong project management skills. Proficiency in Agile SW development framework, problem-solving, and strategic thinking are also required. Higher levels of education, DFSS Black Belt Certification, and software development background are preferred.

Demand Generation, Marketing Manager

Company: ServiceNow

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

ServiceNow, a global market leader in AI-enhanced technology, is seeking a highly organized and goal-oriented marketing professional for its EMEA team. The role involves driving revenue growth, adoption, and customer success across all sales channels, with a focus on the ServiceNow Platform and AI products. The successful candidate will collaborate with GTM Sales Partner teams, develop data-informed strategies, and manage multiple stakeholders across concurrent campaigns. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of marketing experience in a B2B enterprise technology environment, experience in managing budgets and vendors, and a strong understanding of digital marketing.

Square Head of Risk Product

Company: Square

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Square, a global technology company focusing on financial services, is seeking a Product Head of Square Risk. The role involves managing all risk types across all products and markets, leading a full-stack development team, and driving high-impact initiatives. The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of product management experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering outstanding products at scale. The company is committed to building an inclusive economy and offers competitive benefits.

Software Architect - Java Applications

Company: Veeva

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Veeva Systems, a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect. The company, known for its values of Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed, is looking for someone with 10+ years of experience in Java Spring, Java EE Development, cloud provider services, and SaaS-based software. The role involves architecting efficient systems, collaborating with the platform team, defining frameworks, providing technical guidance, and leading code reviews. Veeva offers competitive compensation, flexible PTO, retirement programs, and charitable giving. The company is an equal opportunity employer with headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area and offices worldwide.

Senior Software Engineer, Trading Platforms

Company: The Voleon Group

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Voleon, a leading technology company in finance, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Trading Platforms Engineering team. The role involves developing production trading systems and data pipelines for machine learning applications. The ideal candidate should have a Computer Science degree, 5+ years of software engineering experience, and expertise in Python, Go, and C++. Responsibilities include designing real-time distributed trading systems, building data infrastructure, and improving trading system resilience and performance. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Public Sector Account Manager

Company: Version 1

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Version 1, a digital-first consultancy and service provider, is seeking an experienced Account Manager for its growing Ireland Public Sector business. The role involves managing an existing portfolio of customer accounts, developing new opportunities, and delivering sales and growth targets. The successful candidate will have experience in business development, IT Services, and Public Sector, with strong influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Version 1 offers a competitive salary, inclusive culture, professional growth opportunities, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Senior Data Scientist, Acquisition Marketing

Company: Block

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Cash App, a product of Block Inc., has evolved from a peer-to-peer payment service to a comprehensive financial ecosystem. It offers unique products like Afterpay and Clearpay, catering to over 50 million monthly active users. The company is committed to redefining the world's relationship with money, making it more accessible and user-friendly. Cash App's Data Science team is seeking a Data Scientist with a focus on acquisition marketing analytics. The role involves optimizing marketing efforts, designing AB experiments, and analyzing large datasets to drive business growth. The ideal candidate should have a degree in statistics or data science, extensive experience in data science, and expertise in causal inference methods. Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data manipulation tools is required. The company values inclusivity and equal opportunity, and offers competitive pay based on location and market conditions.

Field Technician

Company: Spectrum

Location: Traverse City, MI

Posted Jan 30, 2025

Build & Release Engineer

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Pixar Software RampD's Build and Release Engineering team is expanding to support Pixar's open source Universal Scene Description (USD) project. They are seeking candidates with expertise in multiplatform open source software build systems and a passion for engaging with the USD community. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining internal software configuration and deployment tools, improving Pixar's third-party dependency management system, extending the Linux-based continuous integration framework to Windows and macOS, enhancing development workflows for USD developers, and providing direct support to developers. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and teamwork skills, prioritization abilities, experience as a release engineer or DevOps engineer, proficiency in Git and Perforce, and experience with build tools like SCons, CMake, or Bazel. Familiarity with Conda or Nix and prior experience in VFX studios or software vendors are considered nice-to-haves. The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $131,495 to $170,170 per year.

Accounts Payable

Company: Zeeco, Inc.

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Zeeco, a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk. The role involves managing accounts payable, maintaining supplier records, processing invoices, handling payments, and supporting month-end duties. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of finance experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Zeeco offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on technical excellence, client-focused solutions, and community involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in East Lansing?
East Lansing offers roles in software development, data science, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, research computing, and emerging fields like healthtech and clean energy. Many positions are at MSU, local startups, and defense contractors.
How do remote vs on-site trends look in East Lansing?
Most roles at MSU and larger firms require on-site presence for collaboration, but many startups and remote-friendly companies offer hybrid or fully remote options. Candidates can filter listings by remote preference on Job Transparency.
Who are the major employers in the area?
Key employers include Michigan State University, Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin (nearby), Lumen Technologies, and the MSU Innovation Park startups such as DataSphere and HealthTech Solutions.
What are salary expectations for the region?
Average tech salaries in East Lansing range from $70k for entry-level developers to over $120k for senior roles, with additional benefits. Transparent listings provide exact figures and bonus structures.
Do you have advice for relocating to East Lansing for tech work?
Plan for housing by exploring neighborhoods like Midtown, East Lansing’s historic district, or nearby East Lansing Village. Use the cost calculator on Job Transparency, and network with MSU alumni and local meetups to ease transition.

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