Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Community Manager - Discord

Company: Movement Strategy

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 09, 2023

Movement Strategy is seeking a Community Manager for their Discord position. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of agency or advertising experience, is organized and enthusiastic, and has a passion for Discord, NFTs, and Web 3. The role involves platform moderation, editorial content development, community management, strategic development, creative writing, and team communication. The candidate should have strong organizational skills, be well-versed in social media technologies, and have a creative background. The salary range is $20-30 per hour.

Regional Design Lead

Company: Rexford Industrial

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 08, 2023

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. is seeking a Regional Design Lead to join their internal Design Team. The role involves managing a region of properties, producing project drawings, and communicating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of drafting and project management experience, a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and expertise in AutoCAD drafting, BlueBeam, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop.

Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

Company: California Academy of Sciences

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 09, 2023

The California Academy of Sciences is seeking a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer (MDCFO) to provide strategic financial and operational leadership. The MDCFO will oversee the Academy's financial management, budgeting, and reporting, as well as its capital budgeting and expenditure reporting. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of significant management and administrative experience in the private and non-profit sectors, an MBA or CPA, and a commitment to the Academy's mission.

Program Management Director- Grid Modernization

Company: AECOM

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 08, 2023

AECOM is hiring a Program Management Director to lead a multi-disciplinary program team to support California-based utility clients. The Director will manage a capital program of significant size and complexity, and must have knowledge of complex electrical system planning, permitting, engineering, construction, commissioning and turnover of above and below-ground systems.

DevOps Engineer

Company: CACI International Inc

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 08, 2023

DevOps Engineer job at CACI, seeking a talented individual to join the Advanced Solutions Group, with responsibilities including fostering continuous improvement, participating in software development lifecycle, and supporting cloud infrastructure, distributed systems design, and container orchestration.

Technology Partner, Team Lead

Company: Adyen

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 10, 2023

Adyen is seeking a Team Lead, Technology Partnerships to build, mentor, and coach a team of technology platform partner managers. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in managing teams and building executive level enterprise relationships, with experience in partnerships, business development, corporate development, or a related field.

Account Manager - Enterprise Accounts (San Francisco Bay Area)

Company: Nextdoor

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 08, 2023

Nextdoor is seeking an Account Manager to join their San Francisco Bay Area team to manage and grow advertising campaigns on their platform. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in account management or a related field, with a strong focus on customer service, campaign execution, and data analysis.

Community Manager - Entertainment

Company: Movement Strategy

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 09, 2023

Movement Strategy is seeking a part-time Community Manager to facilitate engagement on brand accounts across social media. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years writing experience, a passion for the digital and social media space, and experience helping to bring a brand voice and tone to life through two-way social dialogue.

Head of Client Success

Company: Webstacks

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 10, 2023

Webstacks is seeking a Head of Client Success to oversee department strategy, client relationships, and client growth. The role requires 10+ years of experience in an agency environment, strong strategic financial oversight, and excellent communication skills.

Summer Associate, Legal Counsel

Company: AMN Healthcare

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 10, 2023

AMN Healthcare is offering a summer internship for law students to assist with contract review, privacy review, and other tasks. The internship is located in San Diego, CA and is a hybrid position with a mix of virtual and in-office work. The ideal candidate is a 3rd year law student with a 3.0 GPA or higher and applicable knowledge and skillset.

Regional Design Lead

Company: Rexford Industrial

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 08, 2023

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. is seeking a Regional Design Lead to join their internal Design Team. The role involves managing a region of properties, producing project drawings, and supporting various arms of the company. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of drafting and project management experience, a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and expertise in AutoCAD drafting, BlueBeam, Excel, and Adobe Photoshop.

Counsel, Sales & Growth

Company: Tubi

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 08, 2023

Tubi is seeking a Counsel to join its growing legal team. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and reviewing advertising agreements, advising on data use and ownership, and conducting contract analysis. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of legal experience in entertainment, media, advertising, and/or technology, and is familiar with IAB 3.0 terms and Self-Regulatory principles for Online Behavioral Advertising.

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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