Think There Are No Tech Jobs? Think Again —Jersey City’s Market Is Thriving

Let’s be real: Everywhere you look online, people are talking about layoffs, hiring freezes, and how hard it is to land a tech job in 2025. It’s enough to make anyone feel stuck. But zoom in closer — right here in Jersey City, the reality looks very different.

According to recent data from early 2025, tech employment in Jersey City is up 25%. That’s right — in the middle of what people are calling a hiring drought, this city is growing. And it’s not just niche roles or hyper-specific unicorn startups. We’re seeing major growth in software development, data analytics, and AI-related jobs — the very skills that will shape the next decade of innovation.

 
The Demand is Real — And It’s Local

This growth isn’t just coming from massive tech firms with headquarters far away. Jersey City is now home to new U.S. offices for Zoi North America (cloud-native development) and Hexaware Technologies (AI and IT), along with local branches of global players like CoreWeave and emerging AI startups from NJ BASE.

Translation? These companies aren’t just hiring — they’re investing in here. In local offices. With local talent.

 
 Bootcamps Are Winning (And So Are the Grads)

With this wave of opportunity comes an equally impressive rise in AI bootcamps and tech training programs. Several programs now report job placement rates of 80% or higher, especially in fields like machine learning, Python development, and prompt engineering.

Local coding schools and workforce development programs have seen a jump in enrollment, and the state is even backing initiatives like the NJ AI Hub to train the next generation of technologists — from high school grads to career changers.

So, whether you're a builder, a business owner, or a dreamer finally ready to pivot into tech, Jersey City is ready for you.

 
What This Means for You

It’s not about being lucky. It’s about being local. This moment is about showing up, whether that’s through upskilling, attending meetups, or just plugging into a community that’s actively growing. At JCTM, we’ve met first-time coders who are now building apps for national brands, and restaurant owners who pivoted into full-stack development — all because they got involved and stayed curious.

Yes, the job market is tough in some places. But here in Jersey City, we’re proving every day that opportunity still exists — and it’s not just for the few, but for anyone ready to show up and grow.

 
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The future is hiring. And it’s happening right here.