This Week in Jobs: 31 career opportunities for tech industry 'Warriors'
'Hamilton' lovers, this'll be music to your ears.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator behind Broadway sensation 'Hamilton,' has a new project, and you won't even have to leave your home to experience it.
Collaborating with playwright Eisa Davis, Miranda released a concept album, 'Warriors' last week. Inspired by the 1979 cult classic 'The Warriors,' you can listen to Miranda's latest musical now anywhere you typically stream music.
While it's just a concept album for now, the team said they'd love to see it adapted to the stage in the future. Take a listen!
But remember, there's no need to fight over a new opportunity. We've got plenty below.
The News
'I want people to understand that the Tech Council of Delaware is not just another organization, it's a verb,' said Code Differently CEO Stephanie Eldridge. 'It's about taking action to build a better tech ecosystem for Delaware and doing the work to grow it.' Learn more about the Tech Council's efforts here.
Here's why tech and startups continue to flourish in the Washington DMV region.
Voting in Philly may be more accessible than ever, but troubleshooting the tech behind the systems has driven away some long-time poll workers.
Pittsburgh's Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute is offering no-cost evaluation, prototyping and testing for members of its Robotics Manufacturing Hub program.
Roll call! Say hello to the eight new startups accepted into Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator cohort focused on Collaborative AI.
Wilmington-based legal management company DoeLEGAL was acquired by Paris, France-based DiliTrust.
No, AI can't fix potholes — why how we talk about AI is undermining the value of human labor.
The Jobs
Philly + Delaware
Financial services group Susquehanna International Group is hiring a Help Desk Analyst.
Power Home Remodeling is seeking an iOS Developer.
Path Forward IT wants an Onsite Support Engineer II.
Work with the team Vanguard! They're looking for:
Data Engineer
Senior Agile Coach
Advanced Analytics Manager
NLP Engineer, Senior Specialist
DC + Baltimore
T. Rowe Price is searching for a Head Enterprise Architect – Security and Senior Project Manager.
Behavioral Health System Baltimore is hiring a Data Analyst.
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights is looking for a Data Systems Specialist.
The National LGBTQ Task Force wants a Web and Content Manager.
The National Democratic Institute is keeping an eye out for a Temporary Project Assistant.
Pittsburgh
The autonomy team at Caterpillar is seeking an Autonomy Engineering Specialist.
Technology consulting firm Booz Allen is hiring an Artificial Intelligence Technical Program Manager.
GTT, LLC is searching for a FHIR Developer.
Game on! Dick's Sporting Goods needs a Systems Admin – Master Data.
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