Tech Jobs in Peninsula
11,185 open positions · Updated daily
Peninsula sits between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, offering a unique blend of urban convenience and tech innovation. The region hosts over 300 high‑growth startups, from fintech leaders like Braintree in San Mateo to AI pioneers such as Petal. With climate‑friendly coastal breezes and easy access to major transit hubs, Peninsula draws talent who want both career momentum and a high quality of life.
Tech roles span software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and product management across diverse sectors. Fintech firms like Braintree and Stripe (nearby Redwood City) dominate, while biotech powerhouses such as Gilead Sciences in South San Francisco and Seagen in Sunnyvale drive research and development. SaaS companies—Salesforce in San Mateo and Evergreen Software—and e‑commerce platforms like Petal keep the ecosystem thriving.
Living costs in Peninsula are some of the highest in the country; the median rent for a two‑bedroom apartment in San Mateo tops $3,200/month, and the median home price exceeds $1.5 million. Because of this, salary transparency helps candidates negotiate roles that match their financial expectations. With a median tech salary around $155,000, knowing the exact pay band can save years of uncertainty and ensure you get a package that reflects your experience and the local market.
Senior Research Engineer, Generative AI
Company: Samsung Research America
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Samsung Research America is looking for a PhD-level Senior Research Engineer to join their Digital Health Team. The team is responsible for developing innovative digital health products and solutions using AI and health services. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of success in academic and industrial settings, and experience in generative AI and Large Language Models.
Sr. Engineering Manager - Identity Access Management
Company: Databricks
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Databricks is a data and AI company that helps data teams solve complex problems. The company is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the IAM team in building an identity system. The role requires experience in managing engineering departments, building product features, and working with customers.
Senior Software Engineer, Perception, Multi-Platform
Company: Waymo
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that has developed the Waymo Driver, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service. The company is looking for a Perception Team member to build the system that sees the world around the self-driving car.
Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Company: Niantic
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Niantic Engineering Team is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance Niantic Products through Machine Learning Engineering. The team leads the advancement of AR and other immersive technologies, and the role involves implementing scalable infrastructure solutions, developing automation tools, and optimizing infrastructure performance.
Sales Development Representative
Company: Imply
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Imply is a company that helps developers build analytics applications with its unique database. They are looking for a Sales Development Representative to join their team and are offering a competitive compensation package.
Staff Scientist, Translational Sciences
Company: Septerna
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Septerna is an early-stage biotechnology company that aims to become the industry-leading G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) focused R&D company. They are seeking an experienced translational and biomarker scientist to help establish and expand their capabilities for preclinical and clinical biomarker discovery and development.
VP of Farming and AgTech Services
Company: Agtonomy
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Agtonomy is a company that is pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions to transform agriculture and beyond. They are seeking a Vice President of Farming Services to join their team, who will be responsible for leading the company's farming services and working closely with the engineering team to develop and implement new products and services.
Manager, People Partners
Company: Zoox
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Zoox is a company that is passionate about building amazing technology in a fun and collaborative work environment. They are looking for a Manager People Partners to support clients within their Hardware teams. The role involves developing and implementing strategies for hiring, integrating, retaining, and developing talent, as well as driving and supporting various operational components and talent programs.
Sr. Manager or Director, Revenue Operations (Remote)
Company: Nexla
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Nexla is a company that provides ready-to-use data to organizations, helping them become data-ready for GenAI use cases. They are seeking a strategic and analytical leader to oversee Revenue Operations and drive sustainable revenue growth.
Senior Distributed Systems Engineer
Company: Luma
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
The job posting is looking for experienced professionals with strong backgrounds in ML and distributed systems to work on building platforms for training next-generation foundation models. The role involves collaborating with researchers, optimizing model training codebase, and building systems for efficient model training and robustness.
ML Engineer - Offline Perception
Company: Applied Intuition
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. The company delivers AI-powered ADAS and autonomy stack to help customers shorten time to market and build high-quality systems.
Senior Perception Software Engineer - Navigation
Company: Zipline
Location: Peninsula
Posted Sep 10, 2024
Zipline is a company that uses drones to deliver medicine to hospitals, and they are looking for an engineer to work on their GNSS system. The role involves designing systems to handle various geographic environments and operating without high-definition maps. The company values diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.