Hello, I would like to know what is the tech job market like in NYC? (Over 5 years work experience.)

Salary for a full stack developer? (JavaScript proficient.)

Is there a lot of discrimination when hiring? (Race, sex..etc)

What part of NYC would you say most of the tech companies are located in?

Is moving to NYC, Manhattan to be specific, a good idea for a change of scenery? (I will be moving from Phoenix, Arizona.)

I love big cities, lots of people, I am outgoing and have no fear of trying new things and making new friends. I have another 2 and a half full years to prepare and save for this move.

(If there is a specific subreddit I should go to for a more detailed answer please let me know.)

I'm planning on moving to NYC in half a year, but am unsure how the tech culture is there. Although people say the culture in SV can be toxic, I actually like the ambition and enthusiasm there for new ideas. I'm worried New York may be too "practical" and money driven over the save the world type energy that's in SV. Thoughts?

Any practical advice about job opportunity for SWDs in each area would also be appreciated.

x-posting from r/learnprogramming

hi everyone!

i recently moved to new york city in manhattan and am looking to get involved in the tech community here. i’m interested in networking events, meetups, or any similar spaces. could anyone recommend some good places to start or ways to find tech-related events around the city both online and in-person?

appreciate it!

Hey guys,

I've been at Amazon in Seattle for the last few years but I've always been a bigger city person, so I've been thinking about a move to NYC this fall when my lease is up. I get that covid times prob isn't the best time to move to an expensive city, but it's not like my rent is exactly cheap in Seattle.

My question is, how is the tech tech companies in NYC? I'm less interested in fintech mainly because I don't think I'd like to go back to needing to dress up for work or needing to come into work at a specific time. So far, I'm eyeing Google, FB, and Twitter in NYC but obviously that's not a lot of companies and all those interviews can be tough. I know there's a lot of fintech and hedge funds that probably pay well too, but ideally I'd like to work at a tech tech company.

Also on that note, I know NYC perks probably isn't SF but how many of the companies in NYC have free food?

I've also considered SF and potentially LA, but after reading several threads here it seems like NYC would be the best fit for what I want at least in my next move.

Tl;dr: I’ve always wanted to live in NYC but am a little worried about the number of pure tech companies there and setting my career back compared to staying in Seattle or say a SF

https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/05/06/technology-economy-new-york-city-doubleclick/

Hi, I am an international student who has lived in places like Singapore, Tokyo, and Dubai in the past. I have been going to a top MBA program in the US, and I finally landed a full-time job in big tech. It is strategy related, and hybrid work. The company has major hubs in San Francisco as well as Manhattan, NYC, and I have to go to the office 2-3x a week. My base salary + total compensation is pretty good, but I also have a lot of MBA student debt. Although I'm not in a huge rush to pay that off as fast as possible, I don't want to be paying them for too long.

The thing is, I can't decide between NYC and SF. I currently live in the middle of nowhere so have not had personal experience living in a major US metro area. I hear SF is the "place to be" for tech jobs, but NYC is more of an "actual city" that will make me feel "more like home" having lived in places like Tokyo. I've heard while housing is $$$$ in NYC, you can find cheaper places to eat and the subway is inexpensive. While in SF, food is expensive across the board and you still need a car to get to the "real draws" of the Bay Area like Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa, etc. I don't know how to drive. However, the weather in NYC seems abysmal often. I'm also not sure how good the tech job market in NYC is.

For anyone who has lived in either area, what are the pros/cons of each and what would you recommend? Ideally I'd love to visit each place a bit in depth before making a decision, but my company is only giving me 2.5 weeks to finalize a location.

I'm trying to move back to NYC after working remotely from another state for three years. I really don't like full time WFH and I would like to be back in an office at least two days a week. It's been surprisingly hard to screen job postings for this because it seems like almost all tech jobs are now listed as hybrid/remote but when you dig deeper they turn out to be remote first and very few people actually go into the office at all. I have talked to a few people at companies with a hybrid option and it sounds like most of them only have a few people in the office at any given time and those people are still on remote-first teams so they're simply doing all their zoom calls from the office rather than from their home. This is what I'm trying to avoid; I miss the collaborative, social office environment that existed pre-pandemic. Even though I'm a software engineer, a stereotypically antisocial profession, I am much happier and more productive when I get to leave my house and spend time with other people every day. I miss in person meetings and whiteboarding sessions and team lunches and after work happy hours.

I'm looking for a tech company with a New York office where people who take the hybrid option actually do go into the office and where there's still some opportunity to collaborate in person. Does this even exist anymore? I feel so disconnected from the New York tech scene after being remote from another state for so long. Hoping someone here can shed some light on the situation.

Curious what some of the biggest most prominent ones are?

I'm actually sick of working from home and am ready to go in office. Figure I should focus my search there since I'll find the least competition.

I've decided to move on from San Francisco. Where are some great places to work in New York?

I work as a software engineer and I know jobs have dried up but would you say they've dried up enough to push off or just not move at all?

I recently moved to NY and got my first job as a software engineer. I would like to continue learning and I think NY has a lot of talented and interesting people. Are there any interesting tech events happening? And if so, how can I stay in the loop? I’d also be interested in social events like hackathons or similar things. Is there a newsletter or a good website for events in the tech scene?

There is a huge tech hub in the tri-state. Three of the FAANG, plus Sun, have facilities here. You have NYSE and it has two backup data centers in New Jersey. Most of the major broadcasting networks have broadcast and data facilities there. MLB and NFL games have all their replays done through computers in offices there.

But it does it not get as much attention as the Bay Area? Seems like a nice place for a developer to live in with similar COL and salaries as the Bay Area from the large companies.

Hi everyone,

I’m feeling a bit lost and need some guidance on breaking into the NYC tech industry. Here’s my background:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science

• Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+

• Experience: 2 years as a Tier 2 IT Helpdesk technician

I’ve always dreamed of living in NYC again (lived there as a kid) and would love to work there for at least a couple of years. However, I’m unsure of the best way to approach this.

1. Do I need to be living in NYC already to have a good chance of getting hired, or can I apply online while living elsewhere?

2. Are there specific strategies or resources I should use to target NYC tech jobs?

3. Is my background strong enough for an entry-level tech role, or should I upskill in something else to stand out?

I’m open to anything IT/tech-related, but I realistically feel like I don’t have a clear path forward. Any advice, tips, or even success stories from those who’ve made the move would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help!

So I’m about to graduate, and as I’m planning out my job search and where to eventually settle down I really like New York City as an option. I’m originally from New York but moved away for college. Does anyone know how difficult it is to get a job around there for Computer Science.

I’m graduating in December of 2024, from a top 50 university for computer science (college of engineering) with a 3.1. I’ve had CS internships for 2 years straight (at a health insurance company and ford), and all of that experience has been in software engineering but I’m open to any area of CS.

I’ve just been stressing about jobs and was wondering if New York would be ambitious/competitive to get a job that would pay enough for me to afford to live there.

Hello, I would like to know what is the tech job market like in NYC? (Over 5 years work experience.)

Salary for a full stack developer? (JavaScript proficient.)

Is there a lot of discrimination when hiring? (Race, sex..etc)

What part of NYC would you say most of the tech companies are located in?

Is moving to NYC, Manhattan to be specific, a good idea for a change of scenery? (I will be moving from Phoenix, Arizona.)

I love big cities, lots of people, I am outgoing and have no fear of trying new things and making new friends. I have another 2 and a half full years to prepare and save for this move.

(If there is a specific subreddit I should go to for a more detailed answer please let me know.)

I’ve decided to look into these 3 locations to move my startup to, does anyone have perspective on pros and cons of each?

Obviously they’re all expensive locations. NYC & SF have great talent, does Miami have any pros worth considering? Lots of talk from tech people in SF to move to Miami. Citidel moved there. I feel like I am missing something.

No state income tax and much more affordable rent are compelling.

Let me know your thoughts!

Hi everyone,
I’m from a developing country in Latin America. I graduated a little over a year ago with a degree in Software Engineering and I’ve been working remotely ever since for a Canadian company as a fullstack developer using Angular, AWS, and Spring Boot.

I have U.S. citizenship, so I’m fully legal to live and work in the U.S. My plan is to move to New York in August. I chose NYC because I have family there and it makes the transition easier, but I’m completely open to relocating elsewhere if better opportunities come up.

One of the main reasons I decided to make this move is because I’ve grown tired of the situation in my country. Even though I have a decent job, it feels like everything is an uphill battle. My family has been encouraging me to leave, and honestly, I’ve always wanted to. Now feels like the right time.

I’m really interested in transitioning into cybersecurity. It’s something I’m passionate about, and I’d like to get a few certifications (like CompTIA Security+ or similar) before moving. That said, I’d still be happy with any fullstack developer roles if that’s what comes up first.

To be honest, I’m scared. Even though I have strong English skills and graduated from a well-known university in my country, landing my first job was very, very, very hard. It took several months, even for a remote position. So I’m worried about how the job market will treat me in the U.S., especially considering how competitive and tough it seems right now.

I’m also open to taking on any kind of job in the meantime—retail, customer service, delivery—whatever helps me stay afloat while I settle in. Ideally, I’d love to keep working in tech, but right now stability is the priority.

If anyone has advice on job searching in tech (or otherwise), networking, valuable entry-level cybersecurity certs, or just any encouraging words, I’d really appreciate it 🙏

A few years ago, I transitioned from working on the business side of theater to working in tech.

Back when I worked on and around Broadway, I felt like that was not only my job, but also my tribe and social community.

Any advice for how to break into the social community side of tech in NYC? The startup I work at is fully remote and we're spread across the country so it's not going to be through my coworkers.

Would love to meet some more folks with a sense of curiosity about the same things.

I was recently laid off from my web development job here in Florida and I’m going to be relocating to NYC and living with family for a little while I get back on my feet. I was wondering if anyone could recommend any good networking events or ways to get my foot in the door of the NYC tech scene. Thanks in advance!