Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Illustration Manager- Disney Publishing

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Location: Glendale, CA

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Data Entry Clerk Work From Home - Part-Time Focus Group Participants (Up To $750/Week)

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Location: Ventura, CA

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Data Entry Clerk Work From Home - Part-Time Focus Group Participants (Up To $750/Week)

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Location: American Canyon, CA

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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relocation assistance staffing agency contract

Travel Physical Therapist - $1,955 per week

Company: Focus Staff

Location: San Ramon, California

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Sr. Salesforce Developer - CONTRACT

Company: Rakuten International

Location: San Mateo, CA

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Injury Adjuster

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology globally inclusive financial network industryleading security experts and hackers

Embedded Security Engineer, Device

Company: Worldcoin

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 29, 2025

The text describes a company, TFH, that specializes in privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology and a globally inclusive financial network. The Device Security Team at TFH is seeking an experienced security expert with 5 to 10+ years of experience in designing and delivering security-critical systems for internet-connected embedded devices. The role involves collaborating with industry-leading security experts to design and develop groundbreaking security technologies. The team works on various exciting and impactful areas, including reinventing secure boot mechanisms, hardening device software, redefining peripheral and firmware security, developing advanced tamper detection mechanisms, and redesigning platform software architecture with a security-first perspective. The role offers a chance to work on technically demanding and uniquely meaningful challenges, with opportunities to leave a lasting impact on the industry. TFH provides an open and collaborative office space in downtown SF, unlimited PTO, monthly phone reimbursement, daily DoorDash credit, top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and more.

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Data Control Officer | Security (Access Control)

Company: Sitemetric

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Sitemetric provides construction owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and workers data, hardware, software, and tech-enabled services in combinations…

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SCA Senior Cook (Conformance)

Company: Sodexo

Location: Fallbrook, CA

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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per diem contract locum

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,649 per week

Company: KPG Healthcare

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jan 29, 2025

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Data Entry Clerk Work From Home - Part-Time Focus Group Participants (Up To $750/Week)

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Location: Bakersfield, CA

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Manager Project Management 2

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical hourly or weekly rates for contract tech roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level contractors earn $30–$50 per hour, mid‑level $50–$80, senior‑level $80–$120, specialist roles such as AI/ML or security typically $100–$150, and lead or architect positions can exceed $150 per hour. Regional cost of living and the specific technology stack also influence these ranges.
What skills and certifications are most sought after for contract tech positions?
High‑demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect), Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+, data engineering tools (Snowflake, BigQuery), programming languages (Python, Go, TypeScript), and Agile or Scrum facilitation. Demonstrated project experience on similar stacks is often required.
Can contract tech roles be performed remotely, and what is the typical remote work policy?
Approximately 80–90% of contract tech positions are fully remote, with clients providing VPN access and collaboration tools. Some contracts may require occasional on‑site visits for client meetings or data‑center access, but most clients emphasize a remote‑first workflow and enforce compliance with local data‑residency laws.
How can contractors advance their careers while staying in contract work?
Contractors can build a strong portfolio, specialize in high‑paying stacks, pursue advanced certifications, and secure retainer or multi‑project contracts. Continuous learning keeps rates high, and many contractors transition into permanent roles with the same clients or move into consulting, contract management, or specialized advisory positions.
What current industry trends are influencing the demand for contract tech talent?
Digital transformation, cloud migration, AI/ML adoption, cybersecurity needs, remote‑first culture, microservices architecture, edge computing, and the rise of platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) are driving companies to hire contractors for rapid experimentation, scaling, and expertise that is too scarce for full‑time positions.

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