Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Baseband Hardware Design Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Global Planning Manager

Company: SpaceX

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Program Area Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Company: RTX

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Payment Administrator

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Culver City, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Sports Director / Athlete Evaluator (baseball, Softball, Football, Volleyball, Or Lax)

Company: Area Scouts

Location: Oxnard, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Area Scouts is a rapidly growing athlete health and development platform, aiming to become the world's leading program. They focus on preventing injuries and providing high-level training to athletes of all ages and skill levels. The company is currently hiring for various roles including full-time and part-time positions for sports coaches, instructors, trainers, physical therapists, and evaluators. The job requires 2+ years of professional coaching or playing experience and a background check. The company offers comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Hardware System Electrical Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Federal - Subcontracts Associate Manager

Company: Accenture Federal Services

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Accenture Federal Services, a subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is seeking a Subcontracts Associate Manager for their Arlington, VA or San Antonio, TX offices. The role involves managing subcontract administration duties for complex contracts, assessing risk, preparing RFPs, negotiating subcontracts, monitoring performance, and providing advice on financial and contractual matters. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of federal government contracting experience, and 2 years of subcontracting experience. Bonus points for experience in preparing CPSR compliant subcontract documentation.

Analyst, Marketing Services, US Client Marketing

Company: Visa Inc,

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Visa, a global leader in payments and technology, is seeking a Business Operations Analyst for its US Client Marketing team. The role involves leading operations reporting, workforce management, and pipeline operations for the Marketing Services Delivery team. The ideal candidate should have experience in marketing finance, consulting, or data analytics, with strong analytical skills, process orientation, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The position requires travel up to 50% of the time and is based in an office setting. The estimated salary range is $105,800 to $135,000 per year.

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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