Tech Jobs in Madison, WI

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Madison, WI—a city where the University of Wisconsin fuels a vibrant tech scene, offering a blend of cutting‑edge startups and established firms. The high quality of life, bike‑friendly streets, and proximity to Lake Mendota make it appealing for talent at all stages.

Tech companies range from the Microsoft campus and U.S. Bank’s data analytics hub to Northwestern Mutual’s insurtech division and Medtronic’s biomedical engineering labs. The city also hosts emerging clean‑tech firms, educational software startups, and AI research labs tied to UW.

While Madison’s cost of living remains lower than Chicago or Minneapolis—average rent $1,400 and median home price around $350,000—salaries are competitive. Transparent pay data helps candidates gauge whether a role’s compensation matches the local market and personal budget.

Staff Pharmacist PT

Company: CVS Health

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

At CVS Health, colleagues are committed to increasing access, lowering costs and improving quality of care. Millions of times a day, we help people on their path to better health-from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions.

(USA) Personal Shopper - Sam's

Company: Walmart

Location: Onalaska, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Patient Care Technician

Company: DaVita

Location: Menomonie, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. No dialysis or healthcare experience is required, as they offer a paid training program to become a CCHT in one year. The role involves direct patient care, building long-term relationships with patients, and working in a team-oriented environment. The company provides comprehensive benefits, education assistance, and opportunities for career advancement. The position requires flexibility, comfort with blood and needles, and the ability to work long hours.

Environmental Services Attendant

Company: Sodexo

Location: Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Cook II

Company: Sodexo

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Sodexo is offering a part-time Cook II position at SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital in SSM, with a pay range of $19.84 per hour. The role involves preparing and serving a variety of food items, reducing food waste, and ensuring customer service. Successful candidates should have 3-4 years of related experience, be team-oriented, adaptable, and reliable. Sodexo offers a flexible work environment, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Associate Project Manager - Labs

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Madison, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers an Associate Project Manager - Labs position in Middleton, WI. The role involves driving world-class laboratory projects to success, ensuring timely completion of study activities, and contributing to projects with global impact. Key responsibilities include serving as local study coverage, managing existing studies, advising on procedural and budgetary items, and supporting the Project Management group. The ideal candidate should have good organizational skills, project management abilities, strong computer skills, and excellent communication. Thermo Fisher Scientific values employee health and wellbeing, offering competitive remuneration and benefits along with a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Material Handler II

Company: Grainger

Location: Janesville, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is hiring a full-time Material Handler II at their Janesville, WI Distribution Center. The role involves safely and accurately picking orders, cycle counting, packing inbound material, and maintaining stock of packaging supplies. The company offers a fantastic schedule, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K with immediate vesting. The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma/GED equivalent and one year of general knowledge in distribution/manufacturing operations. Imperial is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment.

Regional Home Manager

Company: DaVita

Location: Waukesha, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

DaVita is seeking a Regional Home Manager for an outpatient clinic setting. The role involves growing the Home Modality, fostering relationships with physicians, overseeing Home physician engagement, supporting patient conversions, creating strategic plans, maintaining hospital partnerships, leading a team of RNs, driving clinical outcomes, monitoring trends, reporting to leadership, managing financials and operations, and traveling up to 50% in the local region. The position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for continuous improvement, and a competitive total rewards package. Requirements include interpersonal skills, ability to influence change, commitment to patient-centered care, self-starter attitude, data analysis skills, and continuous improvement mindset. Preferred qualifications include healthcare management experience, kidney dialysis experience, and a bachelor's degree.

Lead Cook

Company: Aramark

Location: Grafton, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Retail Sales Associate

Company: Staples

Location: Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Staples is hiring sales associates for exceptional customer service roles. Responsibilities include helping customers find products, handling returns, and contributing to a team-oriented retail culture. The company offers flexible part-time hours, weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and a range of benefits such as discounts, 401(k) plan, insurance, and more. Essential skills include flexibility, customer engagement, collaboration, and physical ability to lift materials. Preferred experience includes customer service or cashier roles in retail.

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

Company: Kohl's

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Jan 21, 2025

The job role involves delivering excellent customer service in point of sale and customer service processes, focusing on operational efficiency and a compelling customer experience. Key responsibilities include engaging customers, operating a cash register, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting new hire training, and participating in daily service processes. The role requires strong customer service skills, multi-tasking abilities, attention to detail, and good communication skills. No retail experience is required, but flexible availability is necessary. The pay starts at $14.50.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Madison, WI?
<p>Madison offers a wide range of tech roles including software engineer, data scientist, product manager, cybersecurity analyst, UX/UI designer, cloud architect, and DevOps engineer. Companies such as Microsoft, U.S. Bank, Northwestern Mutual, Medtronic, and Booz Allen Hamilton regularly hire for these positions, while local startups focus on AI, clean tech, and educational software.</p>
How are remote and on‑site work trends in Madison’s tech market?
<p>Approximately 70% of tech roles in Madison support hybrid or fully remote arrangements, reflecting the city’s strong broadband infrastructure and the prevalence of co‑working spaces like CoWork Madison and The Foundry. On‑site positions remain popular for roles requiring close collaboration, such as embedded systems engineers at Medtronic or data‑engineers at U.S. Bank.</p>
Who are the major tech employers in Madison?
<p>Key employers include <strong>Microsoft</strong> (software & AI), <strong>U.S. Bank</strong> (data analytics & fintech), <strong>Northwestern Mutual</strong> (insurtech), <strong>Medtronic</strong> (biomedical engineering), <strong>Booz Allen Hamilton</strong> (consulting & cybersecurity), and <strong>Accenture</strong> (digital services). Emerging players such as <strong>EcoVadis</strong> (sustainability tech) and <strong>BioTera</strong> (biotech analytics) also contribute to the ecosystem.</p>
What salary expectations should I expect in Madison?
<p>Median salaries in Madison are competitive with the Midwest: entry‑level software engineers earn $70k–$90k, mid‑level $90k–$120k, and senior roles $120k–$160k. Data scientists average $115k, product managers $105k, and UX designers $95k. Cost‑of‑living adjustments keep these figures attractive given average rent of $1,400 and median home price $350,000.</p>
What advice do you have for relocating to Madison for tech work?
<p>Start by researching neighborhoods: Downtown for city life, East Side for proximity to UW, West Side for quieter streets, and Midtown for a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Use local housing sites like <em>MadisonHousing.org</em> and contact campus housing offices for student‑friendly options. Join Meetup groups such as <strong>Madison Tech Meetup</strong> and <strong>Women in Tech Madison</strong> to network. Consider a short visit to test the area before signing a lease, and leverage employer relocation assistance or local programs like <strong>Madison Office of Economic Development</strong> for housing and tax incentives.</p>

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