Agile Methodologies Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Junior Scrum Master: $70k–$90k; Mid‑level Scrum Master/Agile Coach: $90k–$120k; Senior Agile Coach/Release Train Engineer: $120k–$160k; Lead Product Owner or Director of Delivery: $140k–$180k.

Core skills: Scrum ceremonies, backlog grooming, velocity tracking, and stakeholder facilitation. Certifications: CSM/PSM for Scrum Masters, CSPO/PSPO for Product Owners, ICAgile Agile Coaching, SAFe Agilist, and proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Kanban boards.

Yes. 70%+ of Agile roles offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, provided candidates can collaborate asynchronously, use digital Scrum boards, and maintain clear communication with cross‑functional teams.

Start as a Scrum Master or Product Owner, advance to Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer, then move into Program Management, Director of Delivery, and ultimately VP of Agile Delivery or Chief Agile Officer.

Emerging trends include SAFe adoption for large enterprises, AI‑driven backlog prioritization, remote‑first Agile squads, continuous delivery pipelines integrated with DevOps, and the use of Data‑Driven Decision Making to refine sprint metrics.