Tech Jobs in Princeton-Trenton

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Princeton‑Trenton stands out as a tech hotspot because its proximity to research institutions like Princeton University and Rutgers University fuels a steady stream of skilled graduates and cutting‑edge research that translates into startup and corporate innovation. The area’s blend of academic rigor and practical industry experience creates a fertile ground for software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity experts looking to solve real‑world problems.

Local employers range from global giants such as IBM Watson and Verizon Wireless to life‑science leaders like Biogen and Johnson & Johnson. The Princeton Research Park hosts dozens of high‑growth startups focused on AI, fintech, and health tech, while the broader Trenton corridor attracts automotive‑tech firms and digital‑marketing agencies. This diversity means tech talent can find roles in everything from AI research labs to product management for consumer apps.

Cost of living varies dramatically between Princeton’s upscale neighborhoods and Trenton’s more affordable districts. While Princeton’s median home price exceeds $800,000, Trenton offers housing options in the $200,000–$350,000 range, making tech salaries more stretchable for many. Transparent salary data lets candidates compare offers against local expenses, ensuring they choose positions that align with their financial goals.

Project Coordinator Analyst

Company: Xybion Digital

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 17, 2023

For more information about Xybion, please visit https://www.xybion.com/. If you require accommodation or support, please indicate so in your application. Positive, collaborative and constructive a true team player. Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation, including a performance-linked bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package. 3+ years in software project management. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Xybion respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities, and is committed to providing accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile development. Since its founding in 1977, Xybion Corporation has supported, through software, services and consulting, 100% of the top 20 global life sciences companies. Our unique solutions focus on integrated preclinical lab management, early-stage drug discovery, employee health & safety, quality management, regulatory compliance, GLP, content migration and systems validation.

Senior Manager, US Marketing- Job ID: 1263

Company: Ascendis Pharma

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 24, 2023

Manager reports to Senior Director, US Marketing. Responsibilities:• Develop and execute marketing plans for assigned products and brands, including positioning, messaging, budgeting, and ROI analysis• Partner with sales team to develop effective sales tools, campaigns, and resources to drive revenue• Oversee creation of all marketing materials including brochures, websites, social media, advertisements, etc.• Develop and oversee the execution of key marketing tactics and provide recommendations to improve the overall branded experience• Lead Medical, Regulatory and Legal Review of all promotional material, ensuring a high level of collaboration• Manage relationships with external agencies including advertising, digital marketing, etc.• Monitor the competitive landscape and provide business updates and tactical recommendations to the commercial organization• Track and analyze marketing metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; identify opportunities for improvement• Evaluate performance of channel strategies and tactics; providing recommendations based on insights Requirements• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field• 6+ years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing, preferably with brand management experience• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously• Proficiency in core principles of brand management, including brand positioning, value proposition, segmentation, messaging, and investment optimization• Strong analytical skills as well as a strong understanding of healthcare market dynamics and the ability to identify market trends that impact business goals• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry trends, regulations, and development• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with multiple audiences• Experience leading projects with cross-functional partners, influence without authority and facilitate consensus-building• Strong collaboration skills Estimated Compensation: 165-180K/year Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Commuter benefits Disability insurance This role requires the ability to be both strategic and tactical, demonstrating strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week working in the Princeton, NJ office and 2 days/week at home. The Sr. Manager, US Marketing will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies and tactics for our pharmaceutical products.

Lead DevOps/ Cloud Engineer (Remote Eligible)

Company: Mathematica

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 22, 2023

Available Locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Remote LI-AR1 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Knowledge of AWS security principles, their implementation, and the best practices to protect AWS resources from cyber threats. Data platform experience with ETL/ELT tools such as Alteryx Trifacta and Talend Preferred Experience Proficient in leveraging cloud-native services, such as AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, and Amazon SQS, to design and deploy modern cloud architectures. Experience including QA testing frameworks such as Selenium or Appium in the CI/CD pipeline, using tools like GitHub Actions, to enable automated testing of cloud-based applications and infrastructure. Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or PowerShell, and be able to develop and maintain scripts and code to automate cloud operations. The pipeline will include: the automated build process, environment setups, testing scripts, deployments, and production operational metrics/debugging information. Ability to design and implement networking solutions using AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and Amazon Route 53. Responsibilities: Lead all maintenance, update, and deployment schedules, change communication and roll-out success Drive operational excellence through better documentation, refined processes, and better measuring of results Drive continuous monitoring and alerting around infrastructure, server, and application availability & performance Lead our DevOps practices to deliver high quality software more quickly using Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CICD) pipelines from code commit to production deployment Build and share visible metrics around: hosted health, cost, performance, quality, and uptime Collaborate with vendors, ITS, Security and Compliance teams to advance product development team's roadmap Design infrastructure that is secure and cost optimized Lead a growing Cloud Operations team consisting of AWS Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and DB experts Position Requirements: Requirements: Core Competencies 8+ years' Cloud Ops experience with 5 years using AWS and related technologies Practical experience handling large data volumes using RDS, Snowflake, RedShift Demonstrated experience handling security/compliance standards and handling PII/PHI and has implemented security controls Managed/led operations of cloud solutions at scale and used monitoring, logging tools Experience with budgeting, cost reporting and forecasting Experience working with technology vendors to evaluate Cloud and DevOps tools & services Supervised teams including internal and external contractors/offshore developers Technical Skills Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructures, including compute, storage, networking, and security, with a focus on AWS architecture. Experience in DevOps best practices with the ability to leverage tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or other continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) tools such as GitHub actions to automate software delivery and deployment. The ideal candidate is an experienced DevOps professional who enjoys working on building and deployment infrastructure, employs Infrastructure as Code (IaC), has a command of scripting languages, and possesses strong communication and presentation skills.

Digital Solutions Manager

Company: Townsquare Ignite

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 22, 2023

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We help business owners reach their ideal customers with a combination of programmatic advertising, search engine marketing, and more. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. To foster your success, you’ll take part in a comprehensive training program, surrounded by a positive and supportive culture that encourages everyone to develop themselves and others. We’ve had countless internal promotions, and our goal is to continue the rapid growth of our company. Determine the right goals, inform decisions, and help design scalable, long-term solutions that meet shared objectives Coach, mentor, and train sales team on digital product offerings and digital industry trends to help them exceed in selling Full Funnel Solutions Qualifications Proven track record of digital sales quota achievement Proven track record of selling digital marketing products (Search, Social, Programmatic) Proven track record of success in growing new business Advanced knowledge and understanding of digital research tools and methodologies Superior presentation, interpersonal & communications skills IAB Certification (preferred) BA/BS degree Minimum 2 years of digital sales experience PowerPoint, Excel experience Benefits Competitive base plus UNCAPPED commission plan 3 Weeks PTO 9 Paid Holidays (Two personal/floating Holidays) Health, Dental, Vision 401(K) World Class training opportunities and client solutions, including access to our own DMP Unlimited Growth Potential - Ignite is the fastest growing division of Townsquare Media with upward mobility opportunities Why Townsquare Ignite? Whatever your professional goals, you’ll have the opportunity to make steps toward your target and take your career to new heights!

SEC Audit Manager

Company: Withum

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 19, 2023

Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm that empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions. The firm is known for its commitment to work-life balance and fostering a culture of teamwork and client service excellence. The Tech Audit Manager role offers an opportunity to lead engagement teams, manage multiple audits, and develop strong client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA license, and at least 5 years of public accounting experience. Strong analytical, technical, and auditing skills, along with excellent communication and leadership abilities, are required.

Systems Administrator

Company: Xybion Digital

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 17, 2023

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, agile, fast-moving, innovative and customer focused. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Hyper-V, VMware). Experience in Active Directory management, Group Policy management, VPN, RDP, and Wi-Fi. Add, remove, or update user account information, resetting passwords, etc. Advanced understanding of network services and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, WINS, SMTP and FTP. For more information about Xybion, please visit https://www.xybion.com/. Positive, collaborative and constructive – a true team player. Administer Active Directory, domains, users, security groups, group policies, login scripts, remote access policies, network shares, assigning user permissions and managing Exchange mailboxes. Responsibilities: Install, deploy, monitor and maintain servers, desktops, laptops, virtual machines, mobile devices, phones, printers, scanners and other hardware.

2024 Summer Internship - Supply Chain, Logistics

Company: Kyowa Kirin

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 17, 2023

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law. 6(1)(f) of General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment. When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected and stored by Kyowa Kirin, Inc. (“Controller”), which is located at 510 Carnegie Center, Suite 600, Princeton, NJ 08540 and can be contacted by emailing [email protected]. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. At Kyowa Kirin, we provide an excellent company culture with the ability to learn and grow. Controller’s data protection officer can be contacted at [email protected]. The projects on which you will participate represent real work, where you will have an opportunity to contribute to solving problems, creating processes, and experience daily life at a company that seeks to have a profound impact with all of our patients. This position is a paid, temporary internship eligible to sophomores, juniors or seniors within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ. As an intern, you will work closely with the Supply Chain Department, focused on Logistics.

OKTA Developer/Engineer

Company: Cloud Security Services

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 16, 2023

Implementation experience Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, vendor certifications, etc. Experience building client apps that authenticated users against Okta Experience configuring OIDC and OAuth apps in Okta Experience assigning and unassigning apps to users using Okta Users and Groups APIs Knowledge of how to validate an authenticated user’s session Understanding of the design principles of Okta APIs, including how to use pagination and how to filter query parameters on attributes Knowledge of how to identify and work with Okta API rate limits Knowledge of where to find the most current documentation and resources on Okta APIs Experience using Okta APIs to query logs and events Experience creating, updating, and deleting users, groups, and apps using Okta APIs Knowledge of when to use Okta REST APIs, Sign-in Widgets, and SDKs Understanding of the various Okta supported OIDC and OAuth flows, and knowledge of when to use them Understanding the differences between an Org authorization server and a custom authorization server in the context of OIDC and OAuth Understanding of how an Okta policy and the rules associated with that policy affect API calls and responses Knowledge of how to enforce Okta multifactor authentication for users in client apps Knowledge of how to interpret the common Okta API error codes Understanding of the different ways to create Okta sessions for Single Sign-On, including redirectUrl, OIDC authorize, and Legacy Sessions API Experience implementing the Okta Sign-in Widget with customizations Knowledge of how to do implicit and hybrid flows from the Okta Sign-in Widget Knowledge of how to create sessions in Okta using Okta APIs and SDKs Knowledge of how to configure trusted origins (CORS, Redirect), and understanding of the effects of the configuration of trusted origin when redirecting users Preferred Skills: A deep overall understanding of business & technology transformation around digital identity both within and across enterprises, identity providers, and other entities. Required Skills: More than four years of experience in a software development role More than six months of hands-on experience implementing custom identity solutions with Okta Experience using Okta API Access Management to secure APIs Experience creating custom authorization servers, defining scopes and claims, and creating policies and rules to secure APIs Experience using Okta REST APIs and knowing how to pass the correct API parameters in requests. Design, develop, test and integrate Okta development to support the initiative including such capabilities as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), integration with LDAP services and credential recovery. Migrate external identity and access management capabilities (for approximately 10 million identities) to Okta and desires support around Okta and related platforms. Strong interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English. Collaborative team worker – both in person and virtually using MS Teams or similar. Responsibilities: Enable customer to migrate applications from CA/Broadcom Siteminder platform to OKTA. Development must be in two weeks sprint. Take the user stories and requirements in the agile board (rally) develop the capability into the okta platform.

Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

Company: Novo Nordisk

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 17, 2023

Novo Nordisk's Finance and Operations team plays a crucial role in the company's commercialization efforts, guiding resource allocations, driving core operations, and fostering growth. The Senior Finance Manager (SFM) is responsible for partnering with key non-commercial areas on financial management, investments, risks, and opportunities. The SFM drives strategic financial processes, performs financial planning and analysis, and ensures effective resource allocation. The role requires strong process management, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Novo Nordisk values diversity and inclusivity, offering opportunities for continuous learning and personal development.

Solution Architect

Company: Xybion Digital

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 17, 2023

Qualifications Work Experience: Minimum 5-7 years in software development experience working with clients. Other duties as assigned. Technical Knowledge: Basic Detail understanding of software development lifecycle models Good Experience in Core Java & Oracle Deep knowledge on one or many programming languages and frameworks Good communication skill Be a faster learner. Perform customer demo Lead business discovery session. Communicate the system requirements to the team (development, testing, documentation, training) May act as project manager for the delivery of the product or solution. Responsibilities Participate in the sales process and project evaluation Design and implement solution to meets customer needs. This role includes identifying and designing (high-level and/or low-level) product, customization and/or configuration. The Solution Architect ensure that Xybion delivers a solution that meet customer needs and Xybion quality level.

Strategic Operations Analyst

Company: Dow Jones

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 22, 2023

EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Ability to manage multiple, complex, on-going tasks, and projects. Our Benefits Comprehensive Healthcare Plans Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans Education Benefits Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Family Care Benefits Commuter Transit Program Subscription Discounts Employee Referral Program LI-Hybrid Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Manager, Strategic Operations. Technical acumen (Preferred). Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Organize, lead, and facilitate project-related meetings, including the creation of agendas and preparation of materials. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Management Associate

Company: Mathematica

Location: Princeton-Trenton

Posted Nov 22, 2023

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Monitor, analyze, and report on business development metrics. Assist with various business development, business intelligence gathering, and data analysis tasks, including market and competitor research. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume/cv. Available Locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Remote STAFFING AGENCIES AND THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS: Mathematica is not accepting candidates for this role or any technical role from staffing agencies or third party recruiters. Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities Position Requirements: Requirements: • Strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products • Accuracy with work, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others • Ability to work with senior management in a multi-disciplinary team setting • Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure • Flexibility to work overtime, as needed • Willingness to take on challenges, learn new subject matter, and think creatively about how to expand role and responsibilities Preferred Qualifications: • Understanding of the federal government contracting environment and lifecycle • Proficiency with information resources including SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and third-party research services focused on the Federal, State and Local government marketplace. This position is available for remote work. Build relationships and work closely with business development leaders to manage pipeline of opportunities, portfolio, and general support. • Understanding of Mathematica's service offerings and functional capabilities. Please do not contact technical or senior staff at Mathematica or share unsolicited resumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Princeton‑Trenton?
Princeton‑Trenton hosts roles for software engineers, data scientists, machine‑learning engineers, AI specialists, cybersecurity analysts, full‑stack developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, UX/UI designers, and IT support specialists. The region also offers niche positions in bioinformatics, fintech product development, and automotive‑software integration.
Is remote work common for tech roles in Princeton‑Trenton?
Many local companies, such as IBM, Verizon, and startups in the Princeton Research Park, offer hybrid schedules that blend office days with remote work. Full‑remote roles are common in biotech firms like Biogen and fintech startups, while on‑site positions remain prevalent for roles requiring close collaboration with research labs or manufacturing facilities.
Who are the major employers in the Princeton‑Trenton area?
Key employers include IBM Watson in Princeton, Verizon Wireless and Honeywell in Trenton, the Princeton Research Park’s portfolio of startups, Rutgers University's technology incubator, Biogen, Johnson & Johnson, and automotive‑tech providers such as Ford’s North Carolina plant’s software teams that collaborate with Trenton suppliers.
What are the salary expectations for tech positions in Princeton‑Trenton?
Tech salaries in Princeton‑Trenton typically range from $80,000–$110,000 for entry‑level software engineers, $110,000–$150,000 for mid‑level data scientists and product managers, and $150,000–$210,000 for senior software architects, AI specialists, and cybersecurity leads. Senior leadership roles can exceed $250,000, especially in IBM’s advanced analytics division.
How can I relocate to Princeton‑Trenton for tech work?
Start by researching housing options—Princeton’s median home price is high, but Trenton offers more affordable rentals or homes under $350,000. Leverage university career centers for networking events, attend local meetups such as Princeton Tech Meetup or Trenton Startup Week, and use job boards that list salary transparency. Consider cost‑of‑living calculators and negotiate relocation packages with employers.

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