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Senior Software Product Manager

Company: Altos Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

<div><b><strong>Our Mission<strong><b> <p>Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease injury and the disabilities that can occur throughout life<p> <p>For more information see our website at altoslabscom<p> <p><b><strong>Our Value<strong><b> <p><p>Our Single Altos Value <strong>Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission<strong><p> <p><b><strong>Diversity at Altos<strong><b> <p><p><span>We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry <span><p> <p><span>We are building a company where exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work side by side to advance a shared mission <span><p> <p><span>Our intentional focus is on Belonging so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives <span><p> <p><span>At Altos we are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment<span><p> <div> <p><b><strong>What You Will Contribute To Altos<strong><b> <p><p>Altos Labs is seeking a Senior Software Product Manager to spearhead the planning and development of our internal computing platform and services for machine learning and scientific computation This role is integral to our Scalable Modeling amp Compute team coordinating the work of a team of experienced ML and infrastructure engineers to deliver compelling internal platforms and services It will also involve close collaboration with computational scientists from a diverse range of disciplines including molecular modeling computational biology discrete simulation machine learning and artificial intelligence<p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Lead a usercentered design process Work closely with our computational scientists and engineers to understand their workflows and needs Use this understanding to guide the design and development of our modeling and compute platform<li> <li>Drive strategic direction Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for our computational platform Set clear goals and priorities make smart trade offs and ensure alignment across stakeholders<li> <li>Manage execution Oversee the ongoing execution of our product development efforts using agile methods Work closely with the technical lead and engineering team to ensure that our solutions are delivered on time and meet our users needs<li> <li>Deliver scalable usable solutions Ensure that the solutions we develop are not only technically sound but also easy to use and scale effectively balancing technical complexity with usability and performance<li> <li>Communicate effectively Convey a compelling vision to computational scientists engineers other product managers and management listen actively and evolve the product based on feedback<li> <ul><p>Accelerate scientific progress Ultimately your goal will be to accelerate progress towards our scientific mission This will involve constantly looking for ways to improve our platform and services and to enable our computational scientists to work more effectively and efficiently<p> <p><b><strong>Who You Are<strong><b><b><strong>Minimum Qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Masters degree or higher in computer science machine learning computational biology or physics<li> <li>5+ years handson experience as a software product manager in machine learning or scientific computation<li> <li>Proven track record of delivering high quality products managing the product lifecycle from inception to release and ongoing improvement<li> <li>Skilled at working effectively with crossfunctional teams including research and engineering organizations<li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills<li> <li>Familiarity with large scale machine learning andor scientific computation tools and infrastructure<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Preferred Qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Handson experience with developing AI ML or scientific models is a plus<li> <li>Experience with earlystage biotechnology companies is a plus<li> <ul><p>The salary range for <strong>Redwood City CA<strong><p> <ul><li><strong>Senior Software Product Manager<strong> $<span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= datasheetsuserformat= datasheetsformula==R0C1085>159800 $<span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= datasheetsuserformat= datasheetsformula==R0C2115>216200<span><span><li> <ul><p>Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and location<p> <p><br ><p><p>For UK applicants before submitting your application<p> <p> Please click here to read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice bitlyeuukprivacynotice<br > This Privacy Notice is not a contract express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment<p> <p>LIKM1<p> <div><b><strong>What We Want You To Know<strong><strong> <strong><b> <p>We are a culture of collaboration and scientific freedom and we believe in the values of diversity inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation<p> <p><span>Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws <span><p> <p><span>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training <span><p> <p>Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 subject to legally required exemptions eg due to a medical condition or sincerelyheld religious belief<p> <p>Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific freedom learning and belonging<p> <p><em>Note Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos Learn more about a common job scam at httpswwwlinkedincompulsehowspotavoidonlinejobscamsbironclark<em><p> <div>

Sr. Manager, Development Outsourcing

Company: Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Vir Biotechnology is a company that focuses on developing treatments for infectious diseases and other serious conditions. They have a strong commitment to equality, inclusion, and respect, and are seeking an experienced Sr Manager in Development Outsourcing to support their vendor outsourcing activities.

Global Campaigns Manager

Company: Mixpanel

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 04, 2024

Mixpanel, an event analytics platform used by companies like Netflix and Pinterest, is seeking a Sr. Global Campaigns Manager. The role involves formulating and executing demand generation campaigns, managing project calendars, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have 5-7+ years of B2B SaaS demand generation experience, proficiency in paid media channels, and strong project management skills. Mixpanel offers a competitive compensation range of $157,500—$192,500 USD, along with comprehensive benefits and a focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Sales Support Coordinator

Company: OEC Group

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Orient Express Container (OEC) Group, a top freight forwarder since 1981, offers competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The Sales Support Coordinator role involves preparing sales quotes, updating rate tables, managing communications, and supporting the sales team. Requirements include strong Excel skills, previous pricing experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a hybrid work schedule, PTO, health insurance, 401K, and performance bonuses.

Reals Account Manager

Company: Sigma Computing

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 05, 2024

Sigma Computing is seeking a Renewals Manager to oversee customer renewals, generate expansion opportunities, and mitigate risk. The role involves partnering with Customer Success and Sales to minimize attrition and drive NDR, developing relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in Renewals/Customer Success, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to adapt to shifts in priorities. The base salary is $110k annually, with potential for variable pay, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package. Sigma Computing, a company that recently raised a $300M Series C, is committed to building a diverse and strong team.

Senior Security Engineer

Company: Altos Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

<div><b><strong>Our Mission<strong><b> <p>Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease injury and the disabilities that can occur throughout life<p> <p>For more information see our website at altoslabscom<p> <p><b><strong>Our Value<strong><b> <p><p>Our Single Altos Value <strong>Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission<strong><p> <p><b><strong>Diversity at Altos<strong><b> <p><p><span>We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry <span><p> <p><span>We are building a company where exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work side by side to advance a shared mission <span><p> <p><span>Our intentional focus is on Belonging so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives <span><p> <p><span>At Altos we are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment<span><p> <div> <p><b><strong>What You Will Contribute To Altos<strong><b> <p><p>The Altos Security team is looking for a highly collaborative Engineer to join our team to help enhance and extend our human focused security program You will be working directly with scientists engineers and IT staff to enable a hyper collaborative environment supporting world class research and development programs This opportunity will give you the chance to build an effective security program in a modern scalable manner that directly impacts the trust and safety of our organization and its stakeholders <p> <p>Candidates for this role should take pride in balancing risks and benefits of any security control system or action as well as always looking for opportunities to optimize automate reduce and simplify systems<p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li>Develop security controls that can enable scientists and researchers<li> <li>Work with IT implementing security controls at network system and identity levels<li> <li>Leverage DevOps principles and Infrastructure as Code techniques to scale security systems and controls<li> <li>Build automations around tools processes and systems to facilitate ongoing operations<li> <li>Assist in Incident Response performing triage investigation and remediation<li> <li>Maintain and operate detection amp scanning tooling<li> <li>Act as a security subject matter expert educating training and mentoring others<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Who You Are<strong><b> <p><p>An ideal candidate would be collocated with the other members of the Altos Security team in the San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego<p> <p><b><strong>Minimum Qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in computer science cybersecurity or related field<li> <li>7 years of experience in the technology space at least 5 with a security focus<li> <li>Comfortable collaborating with engineers scientists legalcompliance and IT professionals<li> <li>Proficient in onpremises and cloud security engineering including Infrastructure as Code solutions Skilled in code security secrets management vulnerability scanning and detection engineering <li> <li>Experience performing application andor infrastructure design reviews to identify areas of improvement as well as recommending appropriate security controls Ideal candidates would also follow through to ensure their recommendations are implemented<li> <li>Expertise in managing security incidents conducting detailed analysis of security events and overseeing sensitive investigations related to cyber activities<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Preferred Qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Experience working in a complianceoriented environment healthcare government fintech ISO SOC PCI etc<li> <li>Information security certifications CISSP GIAC etc<li> <ul><p>The salary range for <strong>San Francisco Bay Area CA<strong><p> <ul><li><strong><span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= security= engineer= datasheetsuserformat=>Senior Security Engineer<span><strong> $<span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= datasheetsuserformat=>164050 $<span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= datasheetsuserformat=>221950<span><span><li> <ul><p>The salary range for <strong>San Diego CA<strong><p> <ul><li><strong><span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= security= engineer= datasheetsuserformat=>Senior Security Engineer<span><strong> $<span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= datasheetsuserformat=>147050 $<span datasheetsroot=1 datasheetsvalue= datasheetsuserformat=>198950<span><span><li> <ul><p>Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and location<p> <p><br ><p><p>For UK applicants before submitting your application<p> <p> Please click here to read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice bitlyeuukprivacynotice<br > This Privacy Notice is not a contract express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment<p> <p>LIHYBRID<p> <div><b><strong>What We Want You To Know<strong><strong> <strong><b> <p>We are a culture of collaboration and scientific freedom and we believe in the values of diversity inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation<p> <p><span>Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws <span><p> <p><span>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training <span><p> <p>Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 subject to legally required exemptions eg due to a medical condition or sincerelyheld religious belief<p> <p>Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific freedom learning and belonging<p> <p><em>Note Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos Learn more about a common job scam at httpswwwlinkedincompulsehowspotavoidonlinejobscamsbironclark<em><p> <div>

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Company: Altos Labs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Altos Labs is a company dedicated to restoring cell health and reversing diseases through cell rejuvenation. They value diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a shared mission environment where exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together. The Altos Labs Scientific Computing and Data group is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to shape the technology and culture of the software team and broader organization. The role involves setting the direction and culture of the software engineering organization, architecting and implementing cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems, mentoring software engineers and computational scientists, and being a strategic partner to Altos leadership.

Senior Customer Success Manager

Company: Fieldguide

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Fieldguide is a San Francisco-based, remote-first company that automates and streamlines assurance and audit work in cybersecurity, privacy, and ESG. They value diversity and inclusivity, aiming to build a supportive and growth-oriented team. The company is backed by top investors and offers competitive benefits. As a Senior Customer Success Manager, you'll transform customers into advocates, manage KPIs, and drive engagement with customers at all levels. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of experience in customer success, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in driving customer outcomes.

Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement

Company: Vir Biotechnology

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Vir Biotechnology, a San Francisco-based immunology company, is seeking a Senior Manager for G&A procurement. The role involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and managing spend across various departments. The ideal candidate should have 8-10+ years of procurement experience in biotech/pharmaceutical, with a focus on indirect procurement. They should be proficient in NetSuite, Coupa, or similar systems, and have strong relationship management skills. The company is committed to equality, inclusion, and respect, and has been ranked at the top of the Deloitte Fast 500 list two years in a row.

Senior Vice President, Business Development

Company: Vir Biotechnology

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 04, 2024

Vir Biotechnology is seeking a senior executive with extensive experience in clinical sciences to lead its business development functions. The role involves sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding high-value opportunities, leading partnership discussions, and managing complex contract negotiations. The ideal candidate should have an advanced medical or scientific degree, at least 15 years of experience in business development, and a strong track record in independently sourcing and onboarding high-value assets. The position is based in San Francisco and requires at least three days of onsite work per week. The expected salary range is $310,000.00 to $400,000.00.

Communication System Engineer

Company: Anser Advisory

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Anser Advisory, part of Accenture, is seeking Communication System Engineers to join their Transportation team. The role involves executing field and office engineering work, quality assurance inspections, and coordinating with various contractors and entities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, PE Registration in California, and knowledge of LA Metro Rail Design Criteria. The company values inclusivity and teamwork, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to clients.

Pricing Coordinator

Company: OEC Group

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Apr 03, 2024

Orient Express Container (OEC) Group, a top freight forwarder since 1981, offers competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The Pricing Coordinator role involves negotiating rates, collaborating with sales teams, and maintaining client relations. Requirements include 1 year of pricing/quoting experience, preferably in freight forwarding, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a hybrid work schedule, PTO, health insurance, 401K, and performance bonuses.

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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