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Commercial Counsel

Company: Wish

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted May 01, 2024

Wish is a global mobile e-commerce platform that connects millions of customers with a wide range of affordable products. The company is seeking a commercial attorney with 4+ years of experience in e-commerce and/or technology, preferably within consumer goods. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial agreements, managing the contract lifecycle, and providing legal advice to support global business initiatives. Wish values diversity and offers an inclusive work environment.

Market Leader - Life Sciences

Company: Gensler

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Apr 29, 2024

Gensler San Diego is looking for a Senior Practice Area Leader for the Sciences market sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in lab and life sciences facilities design, strong client relationship skills, and the ability to lead projects and teams. The role involves thought leadership, business development, and mentoring. The base salary is estimated between $150,000 - $190,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter (San Diego)

Company: ICW Group

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Apr 30, 2024

ICW Group, a purpose-driven insurance company, is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter for a hybrid role in Rancho Bernardo. The role involves strategic recruitment, candidate sourcing, and onboarding, with a focus on attracting high-quality talent and providing exceptional candidate experiences. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of recruiting experience, and certifications like CIR or CSMR. They should possess strong communication skills, project management, and sourcing abilities. ICW Group offers a competitive benefits package, bonus potential, and opportunities for professional growth.

Client Group Operations & Reporting Analyst

Company: AllianceBernstein

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 29, 2024

The Client Group Analyst (CGA) position within AB's Investor Services division offers an opportunity to support the Global Client Group, delivering investment services to various institutional clients. The role involves coordinating with multiple departments to address client inquiries, provide data and reports, and execute trades accurately. Key responsibilities include managing custom client reporting, routing and monitoring client guideline requests, supporting regulatory requirements, and assisting with client review and marketing presentations. The ideal candidate should have experience in client servicing/reporting, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in office desktop packages. The role offers professional growth through exposure to various teams and departments, and the opportunity to learn about the Institutional Business.

Senior Full-stack Software Engineer (San Francisco, CA - Hybrid)

Company: Academia.edu

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 29, 2024

<p><b>📍Work Tuesdays and Thursdays at our San Francisco office and the rest Work From Home<b><p> <p>Our office in San Francisco is at 580 California Street and is a few blocks from the Montgomery exit of BART and MUNI<p> <p><br ><p> <p>Life is short do something that matters We are Academiaedu Our mission is to accelerate and democratize the worlds research because scientific discovery is based on it which benefits everyone<p> <p> <p> <p><b>Who we are<b><p> <p>We are building the worlds largest network for sharing and finding academic research online With over 255M registered users and nearly half of the worlds academics using our platform monthly Academiaedu has a significant global reach <p> <p><br ><p> <p>By joining our team you will have the chance to make a positive and lasting impact on our users around the globe Our users range from researchers academics industry professionals and college students Our company has over 340000 paying premium subscribers which has resulted in positive cash flow This puts us in a unique position to disrupt the $25 billion academic publishing industry<p> <p><br ><p> <p>Our ~100person team which includes ~45 Software Engineers values curiosity initiative teamwork and collaboration We are passionate about building a great work environment that produces excellent products <p> <p> <p> <p><b>What were looking for<b><p> <p>Our ideal candidates are both great at what they do and missiondriven Ideally you have experience working across the stack and are excited about owning product and engineering initiatives <i>Bonus points for experience scaling web applications to handle an increasing user base into the millions<i><p> <p><b>Your skillset<b> <p><ul><li>Good coding habits are a must<li> <li>Knowledge and use of common data structures and algorithms to solve problems<li> <li>Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to build solutions and products<li> <li>Ability and willingness to learn new languages and technologies as needed<li> <li>5+yrs experience designing and building large scalable systems consumerfacing web apps or web platforms in a UnixLinux environment<li> <li>Professional level of proficiency with one of the following Ruby<b><b> Python or Nodejs+Javascript or Nodejs+Typescript Must be willing to learnwork with Ruby on Rails stack<li> <li>Understanding creating manipulating querying modeling databases<li> <li>Rest APIbackend coding in a scripting language<li> <li>Web Frontend coding experience eg JavaScript Typescript Reactjs a plus<li> <ul><p><b>Our Tech Stack<b> <p><ul><li> Ruby on Rails Sidekiq<li> <li> PostgreSQL Redis Elasticsearch<li> <li> React + Typescript<li> <li> RSpec Chromatic Jest Storybook<li> <li> CircleCI Jenkins Ansible Terraform Datadog<li> <li> AWS ecosystem EC2 S3 RDS Redshift Aurora and many others<li> <li> You dont need to know our tech stack but you must be willing and able to learn and apply it quickly<li> <ul><p><b>What youll work on<b> <p><ul><li>Youll be designing and building systems and web applications to make our user base more productive on our platform Here are some things that we are currently working on<li> <li> A fast and scalable peer review system that identifies and distributes highquality academic works<li> <li>Services that help academic authors understand the impact of their scholarship via text parsing and computation of bibliometrics<li> <li> Algorithmic approaches to identification of academic content and disambiguation of authorships in order to make every paper ever written available for free<li> <li> A paper recommendation engine that helps users discover the most relevant research<li> <li>Search Engine Optimizations to improve the discoverability of our corpus of 50M+ PDFs<li> <p><br ><p> <ul><p><b>What impact will you have<b> <p><ul><li>Researchers from all over the world give us fantastic feedback<li> <li> I go through all the articles in the bulk download save the ones that are clearly going to be useful and discard the remainder This saves loads of time but also points me in directions I might not otherwise have thought of looking<li> <li> The bulk downloads give me the chance to read more related articles as well as see what research is citing the article I am looking at It also helps me rapidly expand my personal digital library of references<li> <li> See more httpswwwacademiaedu<li> <ul><p><b>What youll get<b> <p><ul><li>Our employeefocused benefits program includes<li> <li>100 employerpaid medical dental and vision insurance for employees that covers their spouses and dependents<li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off includes 21 paid vacation days 12 paid company holidays 1 volunteer day and many other PTO leaves<li> <li> Annual professional development allowance amp PTO<li> <li> WorkLife balance with flex hours<li> <li> Unlimited sick days<li> <li> WFH monthly Internet stipend<li> <li>New hardware and accessories for WFH productivity setup<li> <li> Commuter benefits<li> <li> Book stipend <li> <li> Competitive compensation and Stock options<li> <li> Parental amp birth parent leave 8 fully paid weeks each<li> <li> 6week paid sabbatical after 4 years of employment<li> <li> FSA accounts<li> <li>Catered lunches<li> <li> Companypaid retreats<li> <li> 401K plan<li> <ul><p> <p><p>In addition for those who work at our office located near MUNI amp BART in the beautiful downtown San Francisco Financial District The office has snacks and drinks and we cater lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays<p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>Diversity and Inclusion<b><p> <p>Academia is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status<p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>Compensation<b><p> <p>The total cash compensation for this role is targeted at $160000 to $220000 USD for the first year Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above<p> <p><p>

Administrative Assistant _ 3-4months contract _ San Antonio, TX _ Onsite

Company: Kaeppel Consulting

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 30, 2024

Kaeppel Consulting is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 3-4 month contract in San Antonio, TX. The role involves serving as the main point of contact, managing budgets, coordinating schedules, maintaining files, and overseeing student workers. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of clerical/administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and strong communication skills. A High School diploma or GED is required, with an Associate's degree preferred. The role involves working independently, collaborating with team members, and maintaining confidentiality.

CAP Associate - US (2025)

Company: Capital Group

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 29, 2024

The CAP Associate Program is a highly selective global three-year rotational program that offers structured and personalized training, hands-on experience, and opportunities to work with experienced investors. The program is designed to develop the skills relevant for investment management roles and provides a competitive base salary and benefits.

Lifecycle Engagement Specialist

Company: InStride

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 27, 2024

InStride is seeking a Lifecycle Engagement Specialist with 2+ years of experience in lifecycle marketing and marketing automation. The ideal candidate should have experience with platforms like Iterable, Braze, Tealium, and Segment, and be proficient in HTML/CSS, dynamic content in emails, and JSON structure for events. The role involves managing campaign production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing communications and automated workflows. InStride offers competitive compensation, diverse benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

VP of AI

Company: Humane

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 29, 2024

<div> <p><strong>Who We Are<strong><p> <p><strong><span>Humane is a team of proven industry experts who have invented built and shipped categorydefining hardware and software products to billions of people across the globe Were known for building the audacious ambitious and the impossible and were doing it again Our vision for the next shift between humans and computing requires innovation across multiple emerging technologies in hardware and software from devices to cloud services<span><strong><p> <div> <p><strong>About The Role<strong><p> <p>As an innovative startup at the forefront of AIenabled devices with a focus on our groundbreaking product the AI Pin we are actively searching for a visionary and forwardlooking Vice President of AI This leadership position holds a critical role in defining the trajectory of our products and services focused on developing unparalleled and transformative experiences within the realm of artificial intelligence<p> <p><strong>What You Might Do<strong><p> <ul><li>Lead all artificial intelligence AI machine learning ML and computer vision CV departments setting strategic direction and defining clear objectives aligned with the companys vision<li> <li>Foster a culture of innovation excellence and collaboration within cross functional teams<li> <li>Collaborate closely with the CoFounders and other executives to integrate AI strategies across the company<li> <li>Collaborate extensively with the design and engineering teams to develop cuttingedge AI features and experiences for the AI Pin and other products<li> <li>Ensure that product development is aligned with the latest advancements in AI ML and CV<li> <li>Drive the ideation and creation of new AI experiences that are both innovative and commercially viable<li> <li>Oversee RampD initiatives in AI ML and CV ensuring they contribute to the companys strategic goals<li> <li>Establish partnerships with academic and research institutions to support them in the advancement of AI technologies<li> <li>Build and manage a highperforming team of AI experts data scientists and engineers<li> <li>Cultivate a learning environment that encourages continuous professional growth and knowledge sharing<li> <ul><p><strong>Essential Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li>Advanced degree in Computer Science AI ML CV or related fields<li> <li>Proven experience in a leadership role within AI ML and CV<li> <li>Strong track record in developing AIdriven products and solutions<li> <li>Deep understanding of current AI ML and CV technologies and trends<li> <li>Exceptional leadership and communication skills<li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fastpaced innovative startup environment<li> <ul><p>Salary range $290000 $390000<p> <div> <p><strong>Compensation amp Benefits FullTime Employees<strong><p> <ul><li><span>The salary range for this role is listed above Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual jobrelated qualifications education experience knowledge and skills<span><li> <li><span>At Humane youll enjoy benefits that include health amp wellness and worklife balance offerings Our portfolio of benefits include comprehensive healthcare insurance disability insurance life insurance flexible spending accounts and a 401K plan<span><li> <li><span>Humane employees also enjoy generous paid time off and leave programs commuter benefits team events snacks and other perks<span><li> <ul><p><strong>Why Humane<strong><p> <ul><li><span>Develop cutting edge technologies in a creative and innovative environment<span><li> <li><span>Imagine new opportunities in areas that matter and will impact the world you live in<span><li> <li><span>Be a part of a high performing team of the worlds best innovators and executors<span><li> <li><span>Flexible work arrangements to support you in working in the way that you work best<span><li> <li><span>Our values trust truth +joy<span><li> <ul><p><strong>At Humane diversity is important to us<strong><p> <p><span>Humane is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race color religion including but not necessarily limited to religious creed dress and grooming practices citizenship marital status age national origin place of birth height weight ancestry mental or physical disability genetic information medical condition US state and federal military and veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression sex gender pregnancy including childbirth or related medical condition or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal state or local laws protected characteristics or protected categories Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and ordinances we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records At Humane building a healthy and safe workplace is core to our mission We prohibit harassment of any kind<span><p> <div>

Sr Data Engineer II

Company: Tandem Diabetes Care

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Apr 30, 2024

Tandem Diabetes Care is seeking a Senior Data Engineer II to join their Data Science team. The role involves developing robust data pipelines, operationalizing machine learning models, and providing timely dashboards and reporting. The ideal candidate should have expert knowledge in software engineering, distributed computing, and cloud platforms, with experience deploying machine learning models using cloud platforms. They should also have strong programming skills in Spark, Python, and SQL, and be familiar with data warehousing principles. The role requires excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively. Tandem offers a competitive compensation package, including health care benefits, paid time off, and a 401k plan with company match.

Staff Product Designer, Premium Products

Company: Academia.edu

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 29, 2024

<p><b>About Us<b><p> <p><span>At <span>Academiaedu<span> were on a mission to accelerate global research Based in the vibrant hub of San Francisco and backed by venture support we have dedicated the past 15 years to building the worlds largest online network for the sharing and discovery of academic research With over 250 million users and almost half of the worlds scholars relying on our platform each month our product team is crafting innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of academics and researchers worldwide<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>Your Role Staff Product Designer on the Premium Products Team<b><p> <p><span>As a Staff Product Designer on the Premium Products Team youll play a pivotal role in shaping the product experience for millions of academic researchers Your daily tasks will include Engaging with researchers to deeply understand their needs Collaborating with Product Managers to define product strategies and roadmaps and Crafting entirely new products and services The projects youll be involved with will be substantial in scale offering you ample opportunity to make a significant impact <span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Example projects include <span><p> <p><span>1 A comprehensive product overhaul for our Premium product suite<span><p> <p><span>2 Research and design of new Premium products <span><p> <p><span>3 <span><span>Design leadership for other products relating to researchers <span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>Key Responsibilities<b><p> <div><u>Design Leadership amp Strategy<u><div> <p> <span>Proactively identify and champion product amp design opportunities for academic researchers fostering alignment within the Premium Product Team <span><p> <p> <span>Advocate for usercentric design principles UX frameworks and best practices within the Premium Product Team and the broader organization <span><p> <p> <span>Mentor and guide junior designers nurturing their growth within the field of Product Design<span><p> <p><br ><p> <div><u>Design Execution<u><div> <p> <span>Create designs that effectively address academic author needs while meeting business goals <span><p> <p> <span>Conduct quantitative AB tests and iterate on designs based test results <span><p> <p> <span>Solicit feedback from the Product Manager and the Design Team to refine design iterations <span><p> <p> <span>Conduct user interviews to gather valuable feedback and insights on designs and user experiences<span><p> <p><br ><p> <div><u>Collaboration<u><div> <p> <span>Partner closely with the Product Managers and crossfunctional teams to align on the product roadmap and UX requirements<span><p> <p> <span>Collaborate with Data Analysts to analyze user data and test results translating findings into actionable insights to inform design decisions<span><p> <p> <span>Work closely with Engineers to ensure the smooth implementation of design solutions<span><p> <p> <span>Engage in regular design feedback sessions with the Design Team fostering a culture of collaboration and improvement<span><p> <p> <span>Contribute to the refinement of design tools and processes optimizing productivity and effectiveness<span><p> <p><b>Requirements<b> <p><ul><li>At least 8 years of overall design experience<li> <li>Proven endtoend design ability UX strategy and design execution<li> <li>Proven ability to design new large and complex products with positive results <li> <li>Solid understanding of design patterns usability principles and ethical design practices<li> <li>Experience with quantitative AB testing methodologies and optimization strategies<li> <li>Demonstrated leadership skills in leading design initiatives within crossfunctional teams<li> <li>Willingness to adapt and evolve team processes as the organization grows and learns<li> <li>A strong portfolio showcasing your exceptional design work with a particular emphasis on endtoend product design<li> <ul><p><b>Whats in it for you<b> <p><ul><li><b>MissionDriven Company <b>Join a company that is missiondriven but that is also financially secure and stable <li> <li><b>Product Innovation<b> Work on cuttingedge projects such as redesigning the author experience and developing innovative tools powered by AI<li> <li><b>Leadership<b> Lead the definition and implementation of entire product lines<li> <li><b>Impact<b> Make a significant contribution to the user experience driving growth and enhancing user satisfaction<li> <li><b>Career Growth<b> Explore opportunities for career advancement whether you opt to further develop as an individual contributor or transition into a design management role<li> <li><b>Kind Company Culture<b> Work for an organization that values kindness fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture<li> <li><b>Competitive Compensation<b> Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including 100 employerpaid medical dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents Generous Paid Time Off and Flexible Work Arrangements <li> <ul><p> <p><p>Join us at Academiaedu and help us propel research into the future while making a profound impact on the academic community worldwide We have a physical office where many work which is located near MUNI amp BART in beautiful downtown San Francisco The office is stocked with snacks drinks and catered lunches<p> <p><br ><p> <p><b>Diversity and Inclusion<b><p> <p>Academia is a proud equalopportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status<p> <p><br ><p> <p><p>

Dynamics Testing Engineer

Company: ATA Engineering

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Apr 28, 2024

<p><b>Dynamics Testing Engineer<b> <p> <p>Locations <p> <p>San Diego 13290 Evening Creek Drive South San Diego California 92128 <p> <p>Alabama 308 Voyager Way NW Suite 102 Huntsville Alabama 35806 <p> <p>New Mexico 6001 Indian School Road NE Suite 430 Albuquerque New Mexico 87110 <p> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<strong> <p> <ul><li>Plan and perform testing projects such as ground vibration testing of aircraft and spacecraft modal testing for finite element model validation troubleshooting vibration problems and strain gage testing of various structures such as theme park rides<li> <li>Write proposals technical reports and papers<li> <li>Provide client support by conducting onsite test software support installation and training implementation and application support as well as software phone support<li> <li>Provide results to clients that satisfy quality cost timing and other project specifications<li> <li>Give oral presentations to clients and at technical conferences<li> <li>Develop specialized software application tools to enhance testing<li> <ul><p><strong>Requirements<strong> <p> <ul><li>BS MS or PhD in Aerospace Mechanical or Structural Engineering with excellent academic record<li> <li>Willingness to travel and work at client sites<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills<li> <li>Experience with Windows and UNIX operating systems and programming in MATLAB CC++ or Fortran<li> <li>Experience in using instrumentation and experimental techniques<li> <li>Modal testing experience is preferred<li> <li>Experience with Ideas and other MCAE tools is desirable<li> <li>Candidate must be US citizen able to obtain a security clearance and eligible to access government and Department of Defense classified facilities<li> <ul><p><strong>Salary Ranges 2024<strong> <p> <ul><li>EntryMid Career Level $80000$165000 per year<li> <li>ManagerDirector Level $145000$285000 per year<li> <ul><p><b>How to Apply<b> <p> <p>We appreciate your interest in ATA Engineering and request that you submit the following materials if you are qualified and wish to join our team of employeeowners at ATA Engineering <p> <ul><li>A current resume or CV<li> <li>A copy of your uptodate college transcripts You may email them or request that an official transcript be sent directly to the address below If your transcript contains identifying information such as Social Security Number andor date of birth please delete this information prior to submitting your transcripts<li> <li>A statement confirming your US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance<li> <ul><p>Please note we prefer electronic copies of all documents but you may also mail them to the address below if necessary Many of our contracts require access to government defense and classified information We cannot consider your application for this position unless you are a US citizen Unless you specifically state otherwise in your cover letter or email you will be considered for all current openings at all ATA locations Once we have reviewed your qualifications you will be contacted by email regarding the status of your application <p> <p>Email all documents to email protected <p> <p>Or mail them to <p> <p>Manager Human Resources <p> <p>ATA Engineering Inc <p> <p>13290 Evening Creek Drive South <p> <p>San Diego CA 92128 <p> <p>ATA Engineering Inc is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex including pregnancy or related medical condition sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression national origin age disability medical condition genetic information veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law <p> <p>If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability To request an accommodation contact an ATA Engineering Inc Human Resources Representative at email protected <p>

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for different seniority levels in academia?
Assistant professors in STEM departments average $70,000–$90,000, while associate professors range $90,000–$115,000. Full professors can earn $120,000–$160,000, depending on institution type. Research scientists in university labs earn $85,000–$110,000, and academic administrators (department chairs, deans) range $110,000–$180,000.
What skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD or terminal degree in the discipline is mandatory for faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or a state teaching license) is often required for K‑12 or community college positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SPSS), grant-writing (e.g., NIH, NSF, private foundations), and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) is essential for instructional designers and online faculty.
Is remote work available for academic roles?
Many universities now offer hybrid teaching options for faculty, allowing online course delivery via Zoom or LMS. Instructional designers and research staff can work remotely, especially in industry‑partnered labs. Administrative roles may be partially remote, but on‑campus presence is typically required for department meetings.
What are common career progression paths in academia?
Typical progression starts with assistant professor (2–5 years, tenure track), followed by associate professor (tenure decision), and then full professor (tenured). Parallel tracks include research scientist (non‑tenure, funded by grants), department chair (leadership role), and dean (college‑level administration). Advancement often requires publishing, securing external funding, and demonstrating teaching excellence.
What industry trends are shaping academic careers today?
Interdisciplinary research hubs (e.g., data science, bioinformatics, sustainability) are expanding. AI and machine learning are integrated into curricula and research projects. Online and hybrid learning models are becoming standard, increasing demand for instructional designers. Open‑access publishing and data‑sharing mandates are changing scholarship expectations.

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