Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Sr Director, Business Development

Company: Flex

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Flex, a diversified manufacturing partner, is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development for its Communications team in San Jose, CA. The role involves qualifying new customers, developing relationships, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, or business, with 10+ years of related experience in Communications or Optical sales. They should possess strategic selling skills, understand financial metrics, and be able to influence senior management. Flex offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Global Supply Manager, Marketing Content

Company: Apple

Location: Culver City, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Apple is seeking a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager with experience in advertising, marketing, and content procurement. The role involves strategic planning, long-term deal structuring, and negotiations with various teams and third-party agencies. The manager will develop sourcing strategies, recommend innovations, and manage multiple projects. Key responsibilities include understanding the creative agency landscape, performing financial research, negotiating optimal terms, and optimizing supply chain performance. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include an MBA, industry knowledge, and a network in the media and content partner space.

Associate Corporate Counsel

Company: Rakuten International

Location: San Mateo, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Rakuten Rewards, a leading e-commerce company, is seeking an associate corporate counsel for its San Mateo office. The role involves reviewing and negotiating legal agreements, providing legal advice on various subjects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a J.D., be admitted to the bar in California, and have 1-3 years of relevant legal experience. Strong communication skills, business acumen, and organizational abilities are required. Experience in tech, marketing, or ecommerce is a plus. Rakuten offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, 401k matching, and PTO.

Aircraft Operations Technician

Company: Southern California Edison (SCE)

Location: Ontario, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking an Aircraft Operations Technician to contribute to the clean energy revolution. The role involves providing support to aircraft for operations such as rigging, fuel management, and flight planning. The technician will help reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air. Key responsibilities include reviewing assignments, creating support plans, coordinating projects, and ensuring safety compliance. Required qualifications include a Class A driver license with specific endorsements and experience in helicopter external load operations. The position offers opportunities for growth and innovation in the clean energy sector.

Vehicle Condition Assessor

Company: CarMax

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Posted Dec 24, 2024

The Vehicle Condition Assessor (VCA) position at CarMax in Costa Mesa, California, involves delivering exceptional customer service by accurately collecting, recording, and communicating information about customer appraisals. The role includes conducting vehicle condition assessments, accurate optioning of vehicles, performing quality imaging, completing vehicle secures, and assisting with customer transfers and lot merchandising. The job requires multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, effective communication, and teamwork. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $28.80, with benefits including sick time, vacation time, and holiday pay.

Category Manager - IT

Company: Southern California Edison (SCE)

Location: Rosemead, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Join Southern California Edison to build a better tomorrow by leading high impact sourcing strategies in technology related areas. As a Category Manager - IT, you'll help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone.

Injury Adjuster

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Dec 24, 2024

USAA, a company dedicated to the financial security of U.S. military members and their families, is seeking an Injury Adjuster. The role involves adjusting non-attorney involved soft tissue bodily injury claims, confirming coverage, determining liability, and settling claims in compliance with state laws. The company values honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of injury adjusting experience, a high school diploma, and an insurance adjuster license within 90 days. USAA offers competitive compensation, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Territory Sales - Field Sales Account Executive - Senior

Company: Cummins

Location: San Bernadino, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Cummins is seeking a Territory Sales Account Executive to join their team in San Leandro and Bloomington, CA. The role involves increasing sales opportunities, managing strategic accounts, building customer relationships, offering customized solutions, communicating market insights, negotiating effectively, achieving sales targets, and providing leadership. Key responsibilities include business insight, effective communication, customer focus, articulating value proposition, channel awareness, pricing strategy, negotiations excellence, account planning, adapting to target audience, developing account strategy, integrating customer perspective, sales forecasting, sales pipeline management, and relevant education/experience. The ideal candidate should possess high energy, networking skills, and a passion for building relationships within the service industry.

Strategic Sales Executive

Company: Sodexo

Location: Los Angeles, CA / Remote

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Sodexo is seeking a Strategic Sales Executive to join their Schools Segment. The role involves investigating new business opportunities, developing positive relationships with clients, and analyzing client needs to maximize business and solutions. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in large, complex sales and exceptional presentation and communication skills.

General Manager I

Company: Aramark

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

The General Manager role at Aramark involves planning, managing, and guiding multiple contracted services for a client, typically generating $2-15M+ in revenue. Responsibilities include leading a team to provide excellent service, managing client and community relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in the service industry. Aramark offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $140,000, with potential for growth and skill development.

Product Quality Manager- Watch

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Apple is seeking an individual to strategically identify and drive corrective actions for top issues affecting the Apple Watch product family. The role involves working with various teams to ensure product quality, develop new technologies, and implement innovative metrics for performance measurement. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of technical experience in high-volume manufacturing of consumer electronics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis. The position offers a competitive salary range between $122,300 and $227,600, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Silicon Validation Hardware NPT Program Manager

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Dec 23, 2024

Apple's Silicon Validation (SiVal) Hardware Program Management Team is seeking a Project Manager for custom silicon validation hardware development. The ideal candidate will have a history of leading multi-functional teams to deliver complex systems efficiently and with high quality. Responsibilities include managing procurement, coordinating with engineering teams, leading RFQ and build processes, and planning long lead components. The role requires proficiency in MS Excel/Numbers, PowerPoint/Keynote, and experience with Agile and SAP is a plus. The base pay range is between $136,300 and $248,700, with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement.

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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