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.
Associate Director, IT Product Ownership - Job ID: 1407
Company: Ascendis Pharma
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on Endocrinology, Rare Disease, and Oncology. The company values exceptional science, visionary leadership, and passionate colleagues. The IT Product Manager for Medical and Drug Safety role involves enabling global Medical and Pharmacovigilance teams with technology, partnering with teams, and leading product discovery efforts. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, understanding of medical and commercial IT space, agile team experience, excellent communication skills, and analytical problem-solving abilities. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $180-200K/year.
Associate Scientist II / III, Metabolic Disorders
Company: Insitro
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Insitro is seeking a motivated candidate with cellular and molecular biology experience for a lab-based role in South San Francisco. The ideal candidate will culture and maintain primary and immortalized cell lines, execute medium and high throughput cell-based assays, conduct molecular biology experiments, and maintain accurate documentation. The role offers significant learning opportunities and competitive compensation, including a target starting salary of $90,000-$120,000, benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Business Development Manager
Company: Aisera
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Aisera is a leading provider of AI Copilot solutions, utilizing AiseraGPT and Generative AI to facilitate business transformation and drive revenue growth. The company has received numerous recognitions and is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join their team.
Head of Data Engineering
Company: Step
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Step is a well-funded Series C financial services company that aims to revolutionize banking for teens and young adults. With a mission to empower the next generation to achieve financial independence and knowledge, Step has gained significant traction, surpassing 4 million customers in just a few months. The company is currently seeking a Head of Data to lead its Data Team, which includes Analytics, Data Science, and Data Engineering. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data engineering, data science, or business intelligence, with a strong background in FinTech. The role involves defining the data strategy, architecting the data platform, and partnering with various stakeholders to address their data needs. The company offers a competitive salary, stock in an early-stage startup, flexible work policies, and opportunities for growth.
Technical Development Senior Principal Scientist QC
Company: Genentech
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, is seeking a highly motivated individual to develop and oversee virus safety methods and analytical methods for personalized immunotherapies. The role involves leading development of virus safety QC methods, acting as a technical lead on the Technical Development team, and engaging with partners to expedite test development. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a related discipline with extensive experience in allogeneic cell therapy development, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in method development. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with relocation assistance available.
Application Engineering, Sr Staff
Company: Synopsys Inc
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Synopsys is seeking a Physical Design Specialist (PDS) to support the sale and adoption of Synopsys products. The ideal candidate should have experience in Place & Route, Synthesis, STA, and knowledge of RTL Coding, Constraints, and advanced Node design methodologies. The role involves product demonstrations, evaluations, competitive benchmarking, training, problem resolution, and technical account management. Key qualifications include ASIC design experience, RTL to GDSII full flow knowledge, and deep experience with Synopsys back-end tools. The base salary range is between $134,000.00-$200,000.00, with potential for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
Accountant (Belmont, NH)
Company: CRH Americas
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Pike Industries, a subsidiary of CRH, is offering an Accountant position in Belmont, New Hampshire. The role involves daily ticket importing, processing, and reconciling, CAPEX assistance, financial analysis, and month-end closing. The company provides competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, short- & long-term disability, 401K with a 5% company match, and profit sharing. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, manage time effectively, and willing to work nights, weekends, and travel when necessary.
Sr. Analyst/Associate, GTM Strategic Finance
Company: Verkada Inc
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Verkada, a leading cloud-based B2B physical security platform, is seeking a Strategic Finance professional to join their team. The role involves driving financial planning processes, budgeting, reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 1-2+ years of experience in a startup or fast-growing tech company, strong Excel skills, and a data-driven mindset. Verkada offers competitive benefits and a total rewards package, with an estimated annual pay range of $70,000—$160,000 USD.
Senior DevOps Engineer - Infra Team
Company: DataVisor
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
DataVisor, a leading security company, seeks a senior DevOps Engineer for its Infrastructure team. The role involves maintaining the stability of the big data platform, designing automated tools, and ensuring 24/7 service. The ideal candidate should be proficient in network technologies, automation tools, cloud services, and container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with programming languages and strong communication skills are also required.
Staff Software Engineer
Company: bp
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
The job posting is for a Staff Software Engineer position at bp, a company that is passionate about redefining the commercial transportation sector by removing the challenges, surprises, and learning curves that fleet operators often face when switching to electricity as a fuel. The company is looking for skilled EV experts who are passionate and curious individuals to join their team to help the world electrify. The job requires building and maintaining large scale Java applications, inspiring and guiding a team of software engineers, and promoting design patterns focused on improving code scalability and reusability.
Senior Frontend Engineer - Web Platform
Company: Verkada Inc
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
Verkada, a leading global provider of cloud-based B2B physical security solutions, is seeking experienced front-end engineers to join their Core team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining user experiences for a web-based platform supporting connected devices for enterprise customers. The company offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, unlimited paid time off, and a generous paid parental leave policy. The estimated annual pay range is $130,000—$280,000 USD.
Product Counsel
Company: Earnin
Location: Peninsula
Posted May 12, 2024
EarnIn, a pioneer in earned wage access, is seeking a Product Counsel with fintech experience for a hybrid role in Palo Alto. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of legal experience, a J.D. degree, and expertise in consumer financial products. They will provide legal guidance on product development, manage workload, and stay updated on financial services laws. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, drafting terms of use, and advising on regulatory compliance.