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.

Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Company: Kroger

Location: Hillsdale, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Company: Kroger

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Eaton

Location: Southfield, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Teller

Company: PNC

Location: Holland, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

PRODUCE/CLERK

Company: Kroger

Location: Pinckney, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The job description involves creating a positive customer experience, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting in sales goals, and embodying the company's core values. Responsibilities include modeling friendly behavior, promoting corporate brands, maintaining product knowledge, and ensuring quality and freshness of merchandise. The role requires effective communication, stress management, and a food handler's permit. Previous retail experience is desired, but not required. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, associate discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Patient Care Technician

Company: DaVita

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger

Company: Kroger

Location: Clinton Township, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Field Facilities Specialist

Company: Kohl's

Location: White Lake, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Cashier

Company: Kroger

Location: Hillsdale, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Pharmacy Intern

Company: CVS Health

Location: Westland, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Company: Labcorp

Location: Niles, MI

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Retail Partner Manager - CA

Company: Square

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Square, a global technology company focusing on financial services, has evolved since its inception in 2009. Initially enabling anyone to take payments, Square expanded into software to provide integrated omnichannel solutions for sellers. These solutions include online selling, inventory management, buy now pay later functionality, appointment booking, buyer engagement, and staff hiring and payment management. Square has embedded financial services tools at the point of sale for business loans and cash flow management. The company aims to provide omnichannel tools that unlock value and growth for sellers, enabling them to capture next-generation shoppers, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale. Square partners with sellers of all sizes, from large enterprises to small businesses that have grown with Square. The Hardware Team builds tangible connections to Square, starting with a simple and elegant Reader and expanding to the Square Stand and Square Terminal. The role involves driving awareness and acquisition of Square Hardware through the retail channel, managing relationships with existing retailers, and identifying new retailers to offer Square products. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of B2B sales account management or retail marketing experience, an analytical and structured thought process, and the ability to keep colleagues aligned. The starting pay for this role varies based on location and market conditions, with zones ranging from $108,200 to $202,800 USD.

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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