Tech Jobs in Peninsula
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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 Embedded Security Software Engineer
Company: Aeva, Inc.
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 20, 2024
Aeva is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer to design and implement secure embedded software for their 4D LiDAR sensor. The role involves working on component-level requirements, security assessments, threat modeling, and firmware development for Hardware Security Modules. The ideal candidate should have expertise in C/C++ programming, hardware-based security techniques, cryptography, and low-level software development. Aeva offers competitive compensation, benefits, unlimited PTO, and a fun work environment.
Senior Software Engineer - Game Engine Release Team
Company: Roblox
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
Roblox is a platform that allows users to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D digital experiences. The company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain mission-critical release tools. The role involves creating game engine tooling, designing automation tools for production release processes, and improving engine release reliability and scalability. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in developing build tools, proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, and Typescript, and familiarity with continuous integration and multi-platform development environments.
QC Associate II
Company: Twist Bioscience
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 20, 2024
The QC Associate II role involves implementing and improving QC methods in the production laboratory, working closely with the operations team to monitor the quality of Twist DNA products. The successful candidate must have a strong background in biochemistry, chemistry, or molecular biology, with 2+ years of industrial experience in Operations/QC. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles, molecular biology techniques, analytical techniques, and experience with automated robotic systems and LIMS systems. The role offers a competitive salary range of $26-$36 USD in the San Francisco Bay Area, with potential for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package.
Senior Designer
Company: Kodiak Robotics
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
Kodiak Robotics, founded in 2018, is revolutionizing ground autonomy in the trucking industry with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Designer to create a lasting impact on their brand. The role involves designing visual elements for digital and print, contributing creative direction, and collaborating with the brand agency. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong online portfolio. Kodiak offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a dog-friendly office environment.
Senior Sales Planning Analyst
Company: Rubrik, Inc.
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 20, 2024
Rubrik is hiring a Senior Sales Planning Analyst for the Sales Planning & Analytics team. The role involves driving Rubrik's bi-annual planning process for the Global Sales organization, overseeing sales planning, and working with leadership to design and implement GTM initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in analytical projects, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate complex insights to different levels of management. The position is based in Palo Alto, CA, with a salary range of $108,200—$162,400 USD.
Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Front-End Simulation & Visualization
Company: Zoox
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 20, 2024
Zoox is seeking software engineers to develop a front-end for a simulation & validation framework. The framework allows for managing numerous simulation scenarios, executing large-scale runs, and presenting results for user annotation and learning. The company offers competitive compensation, including salary, RSUs, and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Zoox is developing a fully autonomous vehicle fleet and values diverse perspectives for innovation.
IT Support Specialist
Company: Zuora
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
Zuora is seeking a skilled IT Support Specialist to join their team in Redwood City, CA. The role involves providing technical support to both in-office and remote users, troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with other teams, and assisting with hardware setups for new employees. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of hands-on IT support experience, proficiency in macOS and Windows devices, and experience in a large heterogeneous SaaS environment. Zuora offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.
Technical Program Manager III, Product Design Operations, Tablets
Company: Google
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
The job posting is for a Technical Program Manager at Google, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in program management. The role involves leading complex projects, working with stakeholders, and building products that help create opportunities for everyone.
Lead Sales Engineer
Company: Equinix
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, is seeking a Lead Sales Engineer. The role involves selling Equinix solutions to new and existing accounts, focusing on strategic global accounts. Responsibilities include technical consulting, sales support, solution design, customer service, business and market expertise, collaboration, team leadership, and initiative leading. The ideal candidate should have 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent. The targeted pay range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area is $172,000 to $258,000 per year.
Senior Staff Back-end Engineer, Observability Engineering
Company: Coupang
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
Coupang, a rapidly growing e-commerce company in South Korea, is seeking a Sr. Staff Back-end Engineer to work on large-scale cloud infrastructure. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining observability solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements in observability processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in implementing and managing observability solutions, deep knowledge of monitoring, alerting, and logging systems, and experience with cloud-based infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.
Senior Software Engineer - Content Safety
Company: Roblox
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
Roblox is a platform that allows users to explore, create, play, learn, and connect in 3D immersive digital experiences. The company is building tools and a platform for its global community of developers and creators to bring their imaginations to life. Roblox aims to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, focusing on safety and content moderation. The Safety organization detects, removes, and prevents problematic content and behavior, ensuring Roblox accounts are secure. The company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Content Safety to build systems for detecting and addressing problematic user-generated content. The role involves working on challenging problems, developing new detection approaches, and partnering with various teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in software development, building large-scale services, and working on multi-person codebases.
Senior Technical Program Manager I, Hardware Development, Hardware
Company: Google
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 19, 2024
Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager with a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in program management and hardware development. The role involves leading complex projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring diversity and inclusion. The company offers a competitive salary range of $168,000-$252,000, along with bonus, equity, and benefits. Responsibilities include implementing communication standards, establishing program review cadences, leading governance structures, identifying change management opportunities, and defining program portfolios for high business impact.