Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Orange, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Cinemark is offering a Server - Beer and Wine position with epic opportunities for growth and immersion in the industry. The role involves guiding guests to order food and beverages, maintaining strong menu knowledge, and ensuring a timely counter service. The Server - Beer and Wine may also cross-train in other roles as needed. Responsibilities include greeting guests, accurately recording orders, verifying age for alcohol transactions, and maintaining cleanliness. Requirements include proof of age, basic food handling training, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and excellent guest service skills.

Entegra Enterprise Sales Executive

Company: Sodexo

Location: Lafayette, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Entegra Procurement Services, a subsidiary of Sodexo, offers procurement management for various industries. The company manages over $10 billion in spend and serves more than 80,000 client sites. The Entegra Enterprise Sales Executive role involves selling new business, participating in sales planning, and developing client relationships. The role focuses on Large Enterprise Accounts in the US, specifically Healthcare & Seniors, Lodging & Education. The position requires 7 years of selling experience to Enterprise Accounts and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Sodexo provides a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a culture committed to employee growth.

Information Systems Security Officer/Engineer - T4S/TTS - 36531

Company: Alion Science and Technology

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Alion is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer/Engineer for a contract in China Lake, CA. The role involves overseeing daily security operations for information systems, certifying and accrediting networks, preparing System Security Plans, and conducting vulnerability testing. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 8-10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in various computer applications. CISSP or DOD 8570-1 certifications are preferred. Active Secret clearance is required. The position involves working directly with program managers and system security engineers, and assisting in reporting and mitigating security incidents.

Sr. Engineer, Electrical

Company: BD

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

The Senior Electrical Engineer role at BD involves leading engineering projects, providing product lifecycle management support, and resolving issues related to component and peripheral obsolescence. The role requires strong technical and leadership skills, and the ability to work with peers and leadership across functional groups. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies. Proficiency in SolidWorks software and understanding of EMI/EMC standards and FDA regulations are required. The role offers opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Server - Beer and Wine

Company: Cinemark

Location: Palmdale, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Cinemark is offering a Server - Beer and Wine position with epic opportunities for career growth. The role involves guiding guests to order food and beverages, enhancing the movie-going experience, and cross-training in various roles. Responsibilities include greeting guests, having full knowledge of menu items, accurately recording orders, verifying age for alcohol transactions, and maintaining cleanliness. Requirements include proof of age, basic food handling training, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, excellent guest service, accurate cash handling, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Senior Counsel, Technology Commercial Contracts - San Francisco, NY or West Coast Based

Company: Gap Inc.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Gap Inc. is seeking an experienced commercial transactions lawyer to join its Global Legal team. The role involves providing strategic legal guidance to business partners for Gap, Old Navy, Athleta, and Banana Republic brands, as well as corporate functional teams. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience in law firms or multinational companies, with in-house experience preferred. They must possess a practical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple complex matters under time pressure. The company offers competitive benefits including merchandise discounts, extensive PTO, 401(k) plan, and more. Gap Inc. is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.

Data Center Equipment Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Google

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Google is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, and 8 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, reliability, or product engineering. The ideal candidate should have 5 years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and 4 years in designing and implementing municipal high-voltage applications in data center construction. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Engineering, experience in yields improvements, cycle time reductions, Lean Manufacturing/5S/8D practices, and commissioning data centers. The role involves evaluating product designs, creating processes, tools, and procedures, collaborating with Commodity Managers and Design Engineers, and leading complex, multidisciplinary projects. The Manufacturing Engineer will be a valued partner to the new product development team, identifying advanced manufacturing techniques, and providing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $134,000-$198,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

Manager Contract Administration 1 (Clearance Required)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Contracts Manager 1 for the Network Operations Sustainment Support & Modernization (N-OSSM) Operating Unit within the SPAN Business Unit in San Diego, CA. The role involves leading a team of contract professionals to deliver strong customer satisfaction, successful financial performance, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate will support proposal and negotiation efforts, train and mentor a team, support business development, and build strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience in Contracts Administration, or a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience. A DoD Secret clearance is required. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports mutual success.

Sr. Mission Integration Engineer

Company: SpaceX

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

SpaceX, a company dedicated to making human life on Mars possible, is seeking a Senior Mission Integration Engineer. The role involves collaborating with SpaceX and customer teams to ensure mission success, driving vehicle readiness, and leading payload integration for customer payloads. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or science, and 7+ years of industry experience. Preferred skills include excellent communication, diplomacy, and experience with government or commercial space programs. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

Kitchen Support

Company: Cinemark

Location: Roseville, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Cinemark is offering a Kitchen Support position with opportunities for growth and development in the culinary field. The role involves preparing food items according to approved recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a memorable guest experience. The ideal candidate should be energetic, outgoing, and quality-driven, with excellent communication skills. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Physical demands include frequent bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing for extended periods.

Engineering Technician

Company: Leidos

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Leidos is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician in Ridgecrest, CA for the Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactical Training Range (AEWTTR) Program. The role involves assembly, production, installation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex radar, electronic warfare, instrumentation, and communications systems. The successful candidate will provide technical support to engineers and manufacturing personnel, and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance if required.

Full-Time Assistant Manager

Company: Cinemark

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Cinemark is currently hiring for Assistant Manager positions, offering a range of benefits including employee discount, 401k, growth opportunities, education assistance, health benefits, parental leave, and paid time off. The role involves assisting in the overall operation of the theatre, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and providing training to team members. The position is often temporary or training, with potential for promotion after six months and completion of the Management Accreditation Program. Essential duties include following the General Manager's direction, training team members, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate is at least 18 years old, has a high school diploma or equivalent, and possesses excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

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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