Contract Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Speech Therapist II, Outpatient Pediatrics

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Jun 22, 2025

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Customer Solutions Specialist II

Company: Vantedge Medical

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2025

Efficiently field customer interactions, process and acknowledge orders and open order reporting with accuracy. Up to 5% travel based upon business need.

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Senior Software Engineer - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will work with the chatbots that we are building in order to measure…

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A San Antonio, Texas, Hospital Seeks a Non-Invasive Cardiologist

Company: CompHealth

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jun 23, 2025

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Operations & Market Research Manager, LG NOVA (Contractor)

Company: LG Electronics

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2025

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Marketing, or a related field. Identify, design, and implement process improvements to…

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Customer Specialist - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Long Beach, CA

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will have conversations with chatbots in order to measure their progress,…

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Data Analyst

Company: Ignite Digital Services

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 24, 2025

Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment…

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Sr. Custodian - TP128773

Company: UC San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2025

Under supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled cleaning of College Residences /Dining Halls facilities, meeting rooms, study rooms, laundry facilities,…

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Customer Specialist - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). You will have conversations with chatbots in order to measure their progress,…

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Advanced Marine Electrician - San Diego, CA

Company: Serco North America

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2025

Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.

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Copywriter - AI Trainer

Company: DataAnnotation

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jun 24, 2025

You can work on your own schedule. A bachelor's degree (completed or in progress). Write high-quality answers when given specific prompts.

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Electrician - Shipyard

Company: Ameri-Force

Location: Long Beach, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2025

Measuring equipment, hammers, drills, grinder, welding equipment, hand tools, cable cutters, electrical tape, screwdrivers, electrical test equipment,…

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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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