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.

Account Manager

Company: Cloudbeds

Location: North America

Posted Nov 30, 2025

The job description outlines an Account Manager role with remote work, focusing on customer success, high-value portfolios, and competitive compensation between $60K-$70K. It emphasizes relationship-building, strategic advisory, and achieving net dollar retention goals in a global team environment.

Head of Sales Operations

Company: Loka, Inc

Location: Latin America,North Macedonia,Portugal

Posted Nov 30, 2025

Loka highlights its achievements, including AWS recognition, and seeks a Head of Sales Operations to drive growth. The role involves leading sales operations, integrating teams, and scaling processes. The company offers remote work, benefits, and a collaborative environment.

Full Stack Product Engineer

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Hightouch is seeking a frontend-focused full stack engineer to join their fast-growing engineering team. The role involves building delightful and intuitive interfaces for marketing and growth products, collaborating with customers and cross-functional partners, and working alongside ML engineers. The ideal candidate should have experience building user interfaces from zero to one, be proficient in React and Typescript, and have a solid understanding of backend API design and data models.

Machine Learning Engineer - AI Decisioning

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Hightouch is looking to hire a machine learning engineer to expand their data activation products with an intelligence layer. The role involves working on various problems such as personalization, automated experimentation, predictive audiences, content generation, and budget optimization. The company values impact and potential for growth over years of experience.

Founding Technical ISV Alliance Lead

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Dec 03, 2025

The role is a high-leverage, high-agency position focused on scaling Hightouch's partner-sourced revenue through technical alignment with Snowflake, Databricks, GCP, and the broader MarTech and AdTech ecosystem. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in solutions engineering, product, or GTM roles at data infrastructure, MarTech, or AdTech companies, with a strong grasp of the modern data stack and hands-on technical fluency with SQL and cloud data warehouses.

Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,APAC,EMEA

Posted Nov 29, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is globally distributed, with a remote-first work environment and a focus on collaboration and innovation. Canonical offers competitive compensation and benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Marketing Data Analyst

Company: GitLab

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Dec 03, 2025

The Senior Marketing Analyst role at GitLab involves building Product Led Growth analytics, establishing reporting frameworks, and collaborating with various teams to inform go-to-market strategy. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL, Tableau, Snowflake, and experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Salesforce, and Marketo.

Senior Product Manager - Secret Detection

Company: GitLab

Location: EMEA,North America

Posted Dec 01, 2025

The Senior Product Manager for Secret Detection will lead the product area that helps GitLab customers avoid leaked secrets. They will own core capabilities like Secret Push Protection and Secret Validity Checks, shaping strategy and execution for features that must work in milliseconds and at global scale. The role involves collaborating with engineering, UX, and security teams to define the future of DevSecOps security at GitLab.

Partner Marketing Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Dec 03, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a widely used platform called Ubuntu. The company partners with top technology companies and is looking for a Partner Marketing Manager to develop strategic relationships with global partners. The role involves building joint go-to-market plans, creating integrated campaigns, and growing Canonical's partner ecosystem.

Happiness Engineer – Customer Support & Success

Company: Automattic Careers

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

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Automattic's Happiness Engineers are responsible for creating and protecting the customer experience. They introduce customers to the open web, teach and solve technical problems, and advocate for customers internally. The role involves customer support, identifying problems, finding efficiency improvements, and piloting new services. Automattic values long-term careers, internal growth, and diverse experiences.

Staff Engineer, GitLab Delivery - Operate

Company: GitLab

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Nov 30, 2025

The role of Staff Engineer at GitLab Operate team involves leading technical direction for self-managed deployment strategy, focusing on zero-downtime upgrades and operational excellence at scale. The team serves as a bridge between GitLab engineering and self-managed customers, ensuring products are easily deployable, secure, and scalable across various environments.

Telco Cloud Engineer (5G, OpenRan, OpenStack, Python)

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 29, 2025

The Telco Field Engineer role at Canonical involves leading customers in telco solutions using OpenStack, Kubernetes, and automation. The position offers remote work and opportunities in open-source tech innovation with a focus on 5G and cloud infrastructure.

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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