Center for Career Exploration

Technology and Tech Ventures

Nearly 15% of Brown graduates pursue employment in the field of technology each year.

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Technology and Tech Ventures

Nearly 15% of Brown graduates pursue employment in the field of technology each year.

Employers in virtually every sector seek professionals for technology and technology-adjacent positions, valuing skills in areas such as data science, software development, cybersecurity, and technology systems management. Career opportunities span various fields, including fintech, digital media, educational technology, health tech, and beyond. Recent graduates have secured positions at leading tech giants, innovative startups, cloud computing firms, and companies specializing in artificial intelligence, user experience (UX) design, and more.

Tech companies often begin as startup ventures, with some students choosing to join early, middle, or late-stage technology ventures, or start their own ventures. Startup founders need strong storytelling skills and the ability to make connections with advisors, colleagues, and funders. 

The Brown Center for Career Exploration can support you in these areas and help you figure out if a technology venture is the right fit for you. Additionally, you can visit the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship to learn more about the entrepreneurial process.

Visit the Career Exploration Library

An amazing resource for Tech and Tech Ventures internship, job, and fellowship opportunities, industry insights, campus connections, networks, and other resources.

Career Exploration Library

Key Things to Know about Employers in Tech and Tech Ventures

Recruiting in the tech industry can vary by organization, but the majority of employers share a few common practices:

  • Variable Recruitment: Big Tech companies often begin the recruiting process early. These organizations recruit during the early-mid fall for upcoming summer internships and new grad roles. It is essential to have your application materials ready early if you want to apply to Big Tech companies. Small and even medium-sized companies recruit throughout the year as they determine their hiring budget, so you'll find plenty of tech opportunities throughout the year.
  • Utilize Handshake: Recruiters post positions and events on Handshake and often message students directly. Keep your profile updated and follow key employers to stay informed about events and opportunities.
  • Employers often directly connect with the Computer Science (CS) Department and the Career Center. Many tech employers work directly with the Computer Science (CS) Department and the Career Center to host information sessions, hackathons, and interactive forums. Follow the CS Department blog and the Career Center events calendar to stay updated on upcoming events.

Chart your Path and Develop a Strategy

Because of the dynamic nature of jobs in technology and tech ventures, you will need a tailored job and internship search strategy. Here are steps to help you navigate this pathway:

Partner with the Brown Center for Career Exploration. 

  • Schedule a meeting with a Career Counselor:  They are experts at helping you make a plan and get started. Read more about Career Counselors and how they can help and make an appointment
  • Attend Peer Career Advisor or Grad Student Fellow Open Hours:  Receive help from your peers with application materials and navigating the Career Center’s resources.
  • Handshake: Find Tech and Tech Ventures workshops, advising appointments or open hours with the Assistant Dean of the College for Careers Tech and Tech Ventures, internship and job opportunities.
  • BrownConnect+: the easiest way to connect with Brown alumni  working in technology and tech ventures through conversations, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Utilize the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship: to explore and develop your entrepreneurial skills. The Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship offers a wide range of resources and programs designed to support students at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re looking to start your own tech venture or join an existing startup, the Nelson Center can help you with access to mentorship, funding opportunities, collaborative workspaces, as well as a vibrant community and networking.

Get updates on employers, programs, and workshops

Interested in exploring careers in Technology and Tech Ventures or any other professional pathways programs? Log in to Handshake, Brown’s main jobs board, and click your initials in the upper right corner. Select the industries and job or job functions that you’re interested in under “My Career Interests” to receive relevant information throughout the year regarding events, information and resources.

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Additional resources

Vault

Get information and insights about a variety of career fields and industries with free access to Vault Guides.

BrownConnect+

Connect with Brown alumni and search for internship opportunities — many reserved exclusively for Brown students.

Career Exploration Library

An amazing online resource for internship, job, and fellowship opportunities, industry insights, campus connections, networks, and other resources.

Exponent: A Complete Resource for Tech Interview Prep

Exponent brings together everything you might need for a well-rounded tech interview prep experience. Alongside coding challenges, Exponent offers mock interview recordings, behavioral question guides and even a live mock interview platform where you can connect with friends or other users. Tailored to roles like Software Engineering, Product Management & UX Design, Exponent covers the essentials of technical interviews.