High-paying tech jobs have led to an increase in the cost of living across California, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area – home to tech hub, Silicon Valley. Tech jobs – including software engineers and software developers – are also incredibly coveted by fresh talent, and therefore increasingly competitive. If you aren’t feeling the California love when it comes to your dream tech job, there are other options out there. So, where do you go when California drives you out?
SEATTLE, WA You won’t mind a little year-round rain when you live in the second best tech market in the country (reported by Geekwire.com) and home to some of the biggest names in the tech industry – including Amazon, Zillow, Expedia, and Microsoft. Facebook and Google have also established outposts in Seattle to recruit some of the local tech talent in that area.
WASHINGTON, DC Before Seattle took second place in the tech space in 2017, Washington, DC trailed closely behind San Francisco. According to americaninno.com, some of the top D.C. tech companies include: Capital One, CustomInk, and Lockheed Martin.
NEW YORK, NY Where else can you find endless 24-hour restaurants, Broadway shows, bright lights, diversity, and a thriving tech market? According to builtinnyc.com, some of the top tech startups currently hiring include: Meetup, Bluecore, and CB Insights – all of which come with excellent perks and reviews from employees. Blue Apron, Etrade, Buzzfeed, and Etsy are also NY City-based and always looking for top talent.
ATLANTA, GA Want to experience southern hospitality? Atlanta is not only known for its sweet tea and booming music and art scene, but also for its growing tech industry. Microsoft Atlanta, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, TechUSA, and TutorPro are among some of the tech companies hiring in Atlanta.
ONTARIO, CANADA The Kitchener-Waterloo area in Ontario, Canada is also known as the Silicon Valley of Canada for a reason. Indeed Prime, Rapid7, Pixlee, Intel, Vidyard, eSentire, and Amazon are all taking advantage of the brains of the local techies.
PHOENIX, AZ California’s more affordable next-door neighbor is quickly becoming a hot spot for tech jobs. In 2017, the amount of tech jobs increased by 188%, according to ZipRecruiter.com; and according to Mayor Stanton, the number of tech companies in downtown Phoenix quadrupled from 2012-2017. Robert Half Technology, CVS Health, RetailMeNot, Sageworks, and General Motors are just a few Phoenix-based companies on the hunt for tech experts.
AUSTIN, TX Everything’s bigger in Texas, right? That can also be said for the tech industry rapidly growing in Austin. A bustling city full of barbecue and Tex-Mex restaurants, a lively music and comedy scene, and young professionals, Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the country (according to Forbes Magazine). You’ll also find companies, like HomeAway, Rocksauce, and SXSW looking for tech specialists. Indeed, Amazon, and IBM are also taking space in this lone star state city.
If you’re in the market for a tech job outside of California, the good news is you’ve got plenty of options. Whether you’re entry-level or upper management, tech jobs come with big pay and big perks. Explore your options in any of these top tech cities and you’ll see your tech career skyrocket.
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