Tech Jobs in North Jersey

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North Jersey offers a unique blend of high-paying tech opportunities and lifestyle perks. Its close proximity to New York City—just a PATH or NJ Transit ride away—means talent can tap into the largest financial hub while enjoying suburban amenities. The region’s median household income exceeds $80,000, and tech salaries routinely top $150,000, making it one of the most lucrative markets on the East Coast.

The tech ecosystem here is dominated by fintech giants, pharmaceutical innovators, and emerging cybersecurity firms. Major banks such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Citibank maintain research and analytics centers in Jersey City. Pharmaceutical powerhouses like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Becton Dickinson drive life‑science software development. Start‑ups in Hackensack, Morristown, and Montclair focus on AI, data analytics, and health‑tech solutions, offering roles from software engineering to product management.

Housing costs in North Jersey are high—median rent for a one‑bedroom apartment in Jersey City exceeds $2,800—so salary transparency is essential. Knowing the exact compensation for a role helps budget for rent, commuting, and quality‑of‑life expenses. With transparent pay data, candidates can compare offers and negotiate confidently, ensuring they receive a fair return on the region’s living costs.

Partner Manager - Automattic for Agencies

Company: Automattic Careers

Location: North America,Latin America,Europe,Africa,APAC

Posted Nov 12, 2025

The Partner Manager role in Automattic's A4A program involves developing relationships with digital agencies to drive revenue growth, providing training and support, collaborating with internal teams, and staying informed about industry trends. The role requires 5+ years of SaaS Channel Sales or Partner Management experience, strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and familiarity with Automattic's product suite and the WordPress ecosystem.

Senior Security Engineer - Application Security

Company: GitLab

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 09, 2025

The Application Security team at GitLab works to prevent vulnerabilities during design and development, ensuring high-quality software. The role involves conducting security reviews, threat modeling, code review, and security testing. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of experience in a computer technology field, and strong knowledge of application security concepts.

Principal Security Engineer - Application Security

Company: GitLab

Location: APAC,EMEA,North America

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The Application Security + Response subdepartment at GitLab focuses on preventing vulnerabilities during design and development, identifying and responding to security vulnerabilities, and providing technical leadership in security crisis situations. The Principal Application Security Engineer role involves driving complex security solutions, performing vulnerability research, and contributing to long-term security architecture.

Account Executive - Large Enterprise

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Zapier is a company that builds a platform to help businesses scale with automation and AI. They are looking for an experienced Large Enterprise Account Executive to join their team and help drive strategic adoption among large organizations. The role involves owning the entire sales cycle, building relationships, leading strategic discussions, developing business cases, navigating complex organizational dynamics, collaborating cross-functionally, contributing to product strategy, and owning sales activity and revenue forecasting. Zapier values diversity, inclusion, and remote work, and offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a strong culture of growth and learning.

Manager - Support Engineering

Company: GitLab

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 12, 2025

The role of a Support Manager at GitLab involves hiring and developing world-class Support Engineers, balancing direct customer relationships with strategic team scaling, and collaborating across departments to improve support efficiency. The team focuses on building processes, fostering self-sufficiency, and creating a psychologically safe environment for growth.

Americas News Editor (Remote – New York)

Company: Sandmark

Location: Remote (Preference for North East US)

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Sandmark is seeking an experienced Americas Editor to lead editorial strategy in North, Central, and South America. The role involves managing content pillars, collaborating with teams, and driving user engagement through high-quality crypto and financial market content.

Inside Sales Representative

Company: Loka, Inc

Location: North Macedonia,Latin America

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Loka's Inside Sales Representative role offers remote work, flexible hours, and benefits including extra days off, relocation programs, and professional development. The position supports sales leads and collaborates with innovative startups, emphasizing clear communication and global impact.

Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company is hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a team in presales and professional services activities, working remotely in one of three geographic regions. The role requires extensive Linux experience, proficiency in programming languages, and strong interpersonal skills.

Salesforce Engineer

Company: Spotify

Location: North America

Posted Nov 12, 2025

The Advertising Product & Technology team at Spotify is building a next-generation advertising platform for audio and video. They are looking for a Salesforce Engineer to join their team and work on product features, advertiser publishing tools, and insights and reporting functionalities. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing custom solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, and leveraging Spotify's proprietary infrastructure.

Director - Global Compensation

Company: GitLab

Location: Latin America,North America

Posted Nov 10, 2025

The role of Director of Global Compensation at GitLab involves strategic leadership, program development, innovation, optimization, communication, stakeholder partnership, growth, and team leadership. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in compensation design and leadership, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Backend Engineer - AI Content Agents

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Nov 09, 2025

The role is for a senior engineer to help build AI-driven marketing content agents. The position involves designing and shipping intelligent systems, building backend services, and collaborating cross-functionally. No prior AI experience is required, but strong backend skills and product intuition are essential.

Engineering Manager - Developer Impact (Developer Experience)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Zapier is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Developer Impact team, which focuses on improving developer productivity and velocity through automation, AI, and internal tooling. The role involves managing a team, identifying and eliminating friction in the development process, championing best practices, and applying AI to developer workflows. Zapier values diversity, remote work, and a culture of experimentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in North Jersey?
North Jersey hosts a spectrum of tech roles: software engineers (frontend, backend, full stack), data scientists, machine learning engineers, cybersecurity analysts, DevOps engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers. Companies like Goldman Sachs recruit for algorithmic trading platforms, while Pfizer hires for AI‑driven drug discovery tools. Start‑ups such as Trifacta and SpaceX’s satellite data team also offer roles in data engineering and cloud architecture.
Are tech positions in North Jersey remote or on‑site?
Many firms adopt hybrid models; for example, JPMorgan offers flexible work for analytics teams, but client‑facing roles often require on‑site presence in Jersey City or Newark. Start‑ups typically mandate on‑site collaboration to foster rapid iteration, yet some fintech companies allow fully remote work if the role is purely software development.
Which are the major employers for tech talent in North Jersey?
Key employers include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Becton Dickinson, IBM, Amazon Web Services, Palantir, and local startups like Trifacta, SpaceX’s satellite data hub, and Lattice. These companies provide a mix of large‑scale infrastructure, cutting‑edge research, and entrepreneurial environments.
What salary expectations should I anticipate in North Jersey?
Salaries vary by role and experience: junior software engineers earn $110k–$140k, mid‑level $140k–$170k, senior engineers $170k–$210k. Data scientists typically range $120k–$180k. Cybersecurity specialists earn $130k–$170k, while product managers command $140k–$190k. Senior technical leads and architects can exceed $220k, especially in fintech and pharma.
What advice do you have for relocating to North Jersey for tech work?
Research neighborhoods that match your budget: Hoboken and Jersey City offer walkable downtowns and PATH access; Montclair and Morristown provide more affordable housing with commuter rail to NYC. Check local rental listings on Zillow and use the Jersey City Housing Authority for subsidized options. Plan your commute; the PATH, NJ Transit, and the light rail provide reliable connections. Finally, network through local meetups like the New Jersey Tech Network and attend hackathons at the New Jersey Institute of Technology to integrate into the community.

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