MIT Profile
MIT is located on 154 acres in Cambridge, MA (on the MBTA’s Red Line) and extends more than a mile along the scenic Charles River Basin. We employ over 10,000 individuals, both on campus and at Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA.
The MIT culture is rich with intellectual and cultural stimulation and provides unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth. We take pride in offering our employees greater autonomy, flexibility, and an opportunity to grow and learn new skills.
MIT offers sophisticated educational resources, a cutting-edge computing environment, world-class libraries, diverse arts programs, and athletic activities that provide our employees with the ability to learn, work and play in a collaborative and enjoyable environment.
MIT is a great place to work – for many reasons.
- Competitive pay
- T-Pass subsidy program
- Athletic and fitness centers
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Rewards and recognition opportunities
- On-site computer and professional development opportunities
- On-site child care
- Summer camps for children
Many of our employees are eligible for our outstanding benefits. Depending on their eligibility, our employees have access to:
- Medical plans
- Dental plan
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Life insurance
- Generous tuition assistance plan
- Four weeks of vacation after one year
- Twelve paid holidays
- And much more
Explore some of the many resources that enrich our work life including:
- The Center for Work, Family and Personal Life
- The Workforce and Career Planning Office
- The Office of the Arts
Learn more about MIT’s culture by checking our new employee orientation video (Requires RealPlayer).

