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 Manager, Quality Assurance
Company: Maze Therapeutics
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 14, 2024
Maze Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance to join their team. The role involves ensuring the quality and compliance of clinical development pipelines and studies, leading the development and management of the quality management system, and acting as the quality representative in CMC teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, 5+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance and compliance, and a strong understanding of GXP regulations. The company offers a competitive salary, robust benefits package, and a culture that encourages vision, initiative, and talent development.
Hardware Operations Program Manager
Company: Mill
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 14, 2024
Mill is a company focused on reducing waste, particularly food waste, to save resources and combat climate change. They are seeking a Hardware Operations Program Manager to lead and report on hardware-related operations projects, aligning with business goals and cost performance objectives. The role involves working with manufacturing partners, managing supply inventory, leading cost reduction programs, and driving operations cost tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent, along with 7+ years of experience in Hardware Operations, Program Management, or related fields. They should possess strong leadership, program management, and cross-functional teamwork skills, along with excellent communication abilities.
Associate Director, Statistical Programming
Company: Corcept Therapeutics
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 13, 2024
Corcept is a leading company in the research and development of cortisol modulators, with over 1,000 proprietary molecules discovered. They received FDA approval for Korlym® (mifepristone) in 2012, the first treatment for hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome). Currently, they have more than 30 ongoing studies across various disease areas, including endocrinology, oncology, metabolism, and neurology. The Associate Director position involves planning, executing, and ensuring the quality of SAS programming for statistical analyses in clinical trials. The role requires in-depth knowledge of SAS, CDISC SDTM and ADaM specifications, and familiarity with Pinnacle 21. Preferred skills include experience in clinical trial development, FDA/EMEA submission, and project management of statistical programming projects. The position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and offers a pay range of $215,000-$250,000.
Associate Professional Services Engineer
Company: Aisera
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 13, 2024
Aisera, a leading provider of AI Copilot solutions, is seeking a software implementation specialist with 1-3 years of experience. The role involves driving the deployment of Conversational AI solutions, developing custom workflows/RPAs, and serving as the primary technical point of contact for customers. The ideal candidate should have experience with SSO, REST APIs, AWS, and software integrations, along with scripting skills in Java/Python/JavaScript. A passion for customers and problem-solving is essential. The role is based in Palo Alto, CA, and requires onsite interviews. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $100,000, with potential for benefits, bonuses, and equity. Aisera is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities.
Factory Operations Manager
Company: Mill
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 14, 2024
Mill is dedicated to reducing waste, particularly in the food sector, to save resources and combat climate change. The company is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead manufacturing efforts, manage partnerships, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely product delivery. The role involves managing a team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a BS in ME or equivalent, 10+ years of manufacturing experience, and strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.
Director of R&D Applications Development
Company: The EVERY Company
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 14, 2024
EVERY™, a leading food tech ingredient company, is seeking a Director of R&D Applications Development. The role involves leading a team of Food Scientists, managing projects from benchtop to commercialization, and providing technical expertise to B2B partners. The ideal candidate should have a MS/PhD in Food Science, extensive industrial experience, and a strong background in food chemistry, processing, and formulation. The company offers comprehensive benefits, flexible PTO, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.
Senior Scientist, Statistical Genetics
Company: Maze Therapeutics
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 14, 2024
Maze Therapeutics is seeking a Sr. Scientist in statistical genetics to design and lead genetic association studies, identify potential drug targets, and contribute to target validations and clinical strategy. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with high-performing teams, and proficiency in genetics tools, coding in Hail, python, and R. The candidate should be able to leverage major scientific and technological advances, identify and integrate data tools, and contribute to writing patents, reports, and scientific publications. Maze Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on genetically informed therapies for common diseases, with a pipeline of novel precision medicines.
Senior Priority Insight Engineer
Company: Snowflake
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 13, 2024
Snowflake is seeking a Senior Priority Insight Engineer to join their expanding Support team. The role involves using SQL, data analytics, and pattern identification skills to review platform and performance metrics for customer accounts, providing efficiency recommendations, and assisting Support Account Managers. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS in an Information Systems related field, 8+ years of experience in the software or cloud platform industry, and expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud environments. They should also have experience managing enterprise customer relationships, working with relational databases, and writing, debugging, and optimizing SQL queries. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are required.
Senior Product Manager - Data & AI
Company: Spotnana
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 14, 2024
Spotnana is a modernizing travel platform that offers next-generation travel experiences for Fortune 100 companies and leading airlines, hotel chains, technology providers, and financial services firms. The company is seeking individuals who are obsessed with customer needs, innovative, globally-minded, owner-minded, adaptable, and respectful. Spotnana provides competitive compensation, including equity, 401(k) options, comprehensive benefits, vacation days, parental leave, and various additional benefits. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
Senior User Researcher
Company: Snowflake
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 13, 2024
Snowflake is seeking an experienced user researcher to lead research efforts with significant impact on strategic pillars. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, shaping product roadmapping, and guiding prioritization of high-value features. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of leading high-impact user research, thrive in ambiguity, and have a proven track record of setting and executing research roadmaps. The position is hybrid-based in San Mateo, CA.
Senior Clustered Storage Engineer
Company: Zoox
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 13, 2024
Zoox is seeking a storage systems expert to design, implement, and maintain high-performance storage systems. The role involves working with a team of developers and engineers, overseeing data and storage infrastructure, and collaborating with application developers. Qualifications include experience with scaled clustered storage systems, strong project management skills, and proficiency in scripting/programming languages. The compensation package includes a salary, RSUs, and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, with a range of $193,000 to $243,000. Zoox offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to diversity and innovation.
Senior/Staff Software Engineer - High Performance Computing Infrastructure
Company: Zoox
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 13, 2024
Zoox is seeking a software engineer to work on its custom High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure and related tools. The engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing improvements to the in-house HPC infrastructure, investigating new distributed system paradigms, and creating production-grade APIs and tools. The role requires experience with distributed systems, proficiency in Python or Java, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science. Bonus qualifications include experience with cloud computing platforms and workload management systems. The compensation package includes salary, Amazon RSUs, and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, with a range of $234,000 to $294,000. Zoox also offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to diversity and innovation.