Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Lancaster, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Apple Valley, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Cinemark is hiring for a Server - Beer and Wine role, which involves guiding guests to order food and beverages, making menu suggestions, and delivering quick counter service. The role requires excellent guest service skills, basic math skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Military Family Life Counselor - (Adult)

Company: Leidos

Location: Oceanside, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Leidos is recruiting licensed behavioral health professionals for the Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support Camp Pendleton, California. The role involves providing non-medical counseling to military service members and their families, addressing military life adjustments. Benefits include no insurance filing, no progress notes, no treatment plans, an iPad for reporting, and paid federal holidays. The position requires a Master's degree, independent practice level licensure, and U.S. citizenship.

Senior Account Executive 1 (Hybrid)

Company: Equinix, Inc

Location: El Segundo, CA / Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, offers a Senior Account Executive role. The role involves selling Equinix solutions to new and existing accounts, focusing on larger domestic and global accounts. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, facilitating strategic account planning, leading sales negotiations, and collaborating with global sales teams. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree, and be proficient in Equinix product solutions. The targeted pay range for this position in specified U.S. locations is $274,000 to $408,000 per year.

Buyer

Company: Esri

Location: Redlands, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Senior Solutions Engineer, Partnerships

Company: Nearmap

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Nearmap is a global technology company specializing in providing high-resolution aerial imagery, 3D content, AI datasets, and geospatial tools. The company is a market leader, recognized by Fast Company magazine as one of the world's 10 Most Innovative Companies. The Solutions Engineering Department at Nearmap is a highly technical group that helps customers in various industries unlock the full value of Nearmap content. The role involves working closely with Sales Leaders, Partner Account Managers, and customers to support technical engagements, provide demonstrations, and design custom applications. Key responsibilities include understanding content delivery requirements, enabling customers to leverage the analytical power of Nearmap products, and creating technical demonstrations and documents. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Geography or STEM, 5+ years of experience in a technical role, and expertise in Python programming, APIs, and web mapping applications. Strong communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills are essential. Nearmap offers a holistic approach to employee wellness, flexible working options, and development opportunities.

Lead Business Solution Architect

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: San Javier, Chile

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Vehicle Condition Assessor

Company: CarMax

Location: Woodland Hills, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Theatre Team Member

Company: Cinemark

Location: Roseville, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Cinemark Team Members create a welcoming environment for movie lovers worldwide. They ensure the highest quality in everything served and strive to provide an unforgettable experience. The role involves various duties such as operating the POS system, verifying tickets, and responding to guest inquiries.

Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) - Hardware Enclosures

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Apple is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer to drive development of key mechanical manufacturing processes. The role involves working closely with various teams and suppliers worldwide. Responsibilities include defining best-in-class processes, developing and documenting processes, and providing leadership at manufacturing sites. Required qualifications include 3+ years of mechanical manufacturing experience and strong interpersonal skills. The base pay range is between $122,300 and $227,600, with additional benefits and stock programs.

Senior Program Manager - (CSRF) - Poway, CA

Company: EpiSci

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

EpiSci is seeking a Senior Cognitive Sensing and RF CSRF Program Manager to lead programs in research, design, prototyping, and field testing of systems across various Tactical AI solutions, including networking, wireless communications, cognitive sensing, and RF domains. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in defense solutions, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering defense solutions to warfighters. The role involves managing programs that build wireless and advanced communication infrastructure, researching and implementing state-of-the-art electronic warfare sensing and detection algorithms, and designing network management software. The candidate will collaborate with third-party radio vendors, manage hardware-in-the-loop systems, and contribute novel ideas to improve programs and projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a computer science-related engineering field, 7+ years of program management experience, and a strong understanding of software development, programming, and autonomy software products.

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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