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.
Scientist I, Downstream Development
Company: Vaxcyte
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Vaxcyte, a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company, is seeking a Scientist I for downstream development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in protein purification, experience with AKTA systems, and excellent communication skills. The role involves assisting with process optimization, generating material for analytical method development, and contributing to data packages for technology transfer. The compensation package is competitive, including comprehensive benefits and an equity component, with a salary range of $125,000 - $130,000.
Content Marketing Editor
Company: NEXT Insurance
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
NEXT Insurance, a technology-led provider of small business insurance, is seeking a content manager with 5+ years of experience. The role involves developing and executing SEO and organic content strategies, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in SEO best practices, able to simplify complex topics, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. NEXT offers a competitive salary range of $117,000—$158,000 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package. The company values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification.
Accounting Manager
Company: Dexterity
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Dexterity, a rapidly growing robotics company, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. The role involves managing monthly accounting close activities, analyzing complex balance sheet accounts, and partnering with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a CPA degree, experience in public accounting and startups, and a strong appreciation for robots. The company offers a competitive base pay range of $122,000 to $155,000, along with potential benefits and equity.
Sr. Manager of Lifecycle/CRM Marketing
Company: Klarity Health
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
The company is seeking a Sr. Manager of Lifecycle/CRM Marketing for their telehealth innovation team in Redwood City, CA. The ideal candidate will develop and execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels, optimize marketing efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include designing targeted campaigns, utilizing analytics, segmenting lists, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in lifecycle/CRM marketing, proficiency with marketing platforms, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of successful campaigns. Compensation includes a salary of $120,000 to $200,000 annually, health insurance, and generous PTO.
People & Culture Partner
Company: Deepmind
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Google DeepMind is seeking a People and Culture Partner to work closely with research and engineering teams in Mountain View and the Bay area. The role involves delivering high-impact solutions, building innovative HR practices, and supporting senior team members. The ideal candidate should have extensive HR experience, preferably in small and large companies, and a proven understanding of human behavior. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $129,000 - $198,000+ bonus + equity + benefits.
Head of PeopleOps & HR
Company: Klarity Health
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
The company is seeking a Head of People Operations & Human Resources to establish and lead their HR function. The role involves overseeing all aspects of human resources, fostering a positive workplace culture, building a strong team, ensuring legal compliance, and adapting to the evolving needs of the organization. The company is a leader in telehealth innovation, with a track record of over 300k telehealth visits and a team comprising top talents from tech giants and healthcare leaders. Key responsibilities include establishing HR infrastructure, developing HR policies, leading recruitment and onboarding, acting as a cultural champion, providing HR coaching, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and adapting to the startup environment. The qualifications required are a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, at least 7 years of progressive HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships. Preferred qualifications include experience as the first HR hire in a startup, SHRM or HRCI certification, and experience in healthcare or technology industries. The compensation is 120k~200k plus options & bonus, with comprehensive health benefits and generous paid time off.
Quality Control Analyst
Company: Synthego
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Synthego, a genome engineering company, is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join their team. The role involves conducting routine testing of raw materials, in-process, stability, and finished goods samples using various techniques such as LCMS, HPLC, UV/Vis, and microbiology testing. The analyst will also perform molecular biology tests, maintain lab equipment, manage contract testing labs, and troubleshoot analytical equipment. The ideal candidate should have 1+ years of experience in a regulated Quality Control role, a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry, and strong communication skills. Synthego offers company perks including equity options, medical benefits, and flexible paid time off.
Head of Finance
Company: Klarity Health
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
The company is seeking a Head of Finance with startup experience to lead its finance team. The role involves overseeing financial planning, analysis, accounting, tax, AP, AR, and bookkeeping. The candidate will develop financial strategies, provide insightful analysis and reporting, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. The company is a leader in telehealth innovation with a track record of over 300k telehealth visits. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field, minimum of 7 years of progressive finance experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Compensation ranges from 120k to 200k based on experience, with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and generous paid time off.
Mission Success Lead
Company: Vannevar Labs
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
<div> <p>Vannevar Labs builds next generation defense software for the public servants keeping our country safe As a team we exist because we believe in public service and we think that our democracy and government improve only if we put serious collective effort into improving them including the technology our government uses <p> <p> <p> <p>This mission has become urgent Ukraine is engaged in a war for survival with Russia China regularly flies nuclearcapable bombers into Taiwan and Japans airspace The US and our allies are fighting a war of deterrence with woefully outdated technology We build software to support these missions including providing battlefield information to allies identifying malign activity and helping the US deter and deescalate conflict <p> <p> <p> <p>We are a profitable growth startup with some of the best defense investors in the world including General Catalyst DFJ Growth Point72 and enterprise tech investors Costanoa and Felicis <p> <div> <p><b>About the role<b> <p><div> <p>We are looking for a Mission Success Lead to execute on our deployments and deliver great technology outcomes to our defense and national security partners at Vannevar This position will report to a Mission Success Manager aligned to one of our pods These pods focus on launching foothold pilots converting pilots into larger projects and embedding those projects within existing programs or inventing new ones within the national security space<p> <p> <p> <p>Were looking for someone who brings experience and intuition to deploying new defense products with the Department of Defense You are a mission domain expert with mission user experience intelligence domain knowledge or military service You understand our partners needs and challenges because you lived them You are a motivated problem solver who takes ownership acts with urgency and is comfortable with ambiguity You like a challenge and you dont quit As a Mission Success Lead<strong><strong> you will execute on the delivery strategy on our current deployments and new footholds as we develop them to deliver unitchanging mission outcomes for our defense partners through the technology we deploy <p> <p><b>What youll do<b><p><div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <ul><li>Own the delivery of capabilities outlined within contracted periods of performances POPs whether it be a 6month pilot 12month period of performance or multiyear program of record <li> <li>Go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations and overdeliver to the point where continuing to partner with us is a nobrainer <li> <li>Deeply understand the mission sets and pain points of our users so that we can tackle their challenges using a combination of Vannevars capabilities <li> <li>Go to where the users are To best understand how Vannevar can provide value we need to sit in the same spaces as our users <li> <li>Help us build worldclass software While product and engineering teams speak with customers directly mission success is often our eyes and ears for ontheground reality You will bring this expertise back to the rest of the company to ensure we are developing disruptive capabilities for our user base <li> <li>Direct resources as needed whether that be onsite embedded personnel product managers engineers or other mission personnel You will need to be able to influence crossteam members to direct the appropriate resources to customer objectives <li> <ul><div> <div> <p><b>What were looking for<b><p><div> <div> <ul><li> <p>2+ years experience deploying SaaS software<p> <li> <li>A mission domain expert with 5+ years of mission user experience intelligence domain knowledge or military service You understand our partners needs and challenges because you lived them<li> <li>A motivated problem solver who takes ownership acts with urgency and is comfortable with ambiguity You like a challenge and you dont quit<li> <li>Previous experience owning customer renewal and expansion cycles <li> <li>US Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems <li> <li> <p>Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance or have held one previously Ability to receive an SCI nomination is required<p> <li> <ul><div> <div><b><strong>What we offer<strong><b><br ><p dataqa=salaryrange>The salary range for this position is $150000$170000 + equity + 401K match Within the range individual pay is determined by experience relevant education andor training<p> <div dataqa=closingdescription> <div> <ul><li>Health dental and vision insurance<li> <li>100 remote work from anywhere in the US<li> <li>401k matching<li> <li>Mental benefits<li> <li>Flexible work environment you manage your workday<li> <li>Pet and child care reimbursement during travel<li> <li>Unlimited PTO<li> <ul><div> <div> <div> <div> <p> <p> <div> <p>Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status<p> <p> <p> <p>We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply even if you dont feel like youre a perfect fit If youre passionate about contributing to our mission wed love to hear from you<p> <p> <p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE<br >We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants Official emails from the company will come from an vannevarlabscom domain Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords financial information or other sensitive personal data Please be vigilant of potential scams<strong><p> <div>
Sr. Software Engineer - Decision Engine, Behavior Planning
Company: Cyngn
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Cyngn, a Menlo Park-based autonomous vehicle company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Decision and Planning team. The role involves designing, implementing, and tuning autonomous vehicle decision-making algorithms in C++. The company offers a unique blend of startup energy and public trading benefits, with a focus on innovation and real-world impact. Cyngn values inclusivity, diversity, and open collaboration, with a strong team culture. The role requires a Master's or PhD in robotics or a related field, 3+ years of industry experience, and proficiency in C++, Python, and ROS.
Mission Development MBA Intern
Company: Vannevar Labs
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
<div> <p>Vannevar Labs builds next generation defense software for the public servants keeping our country safe As a team we exist because we believe in public service and we think that our democracy and government improve only if we put serious collective effort into improving them including the technology our government uses <p> <p> <p> <p>This mission has become urgent Ukraine is engaged in a war for survival with Russia China regularly flies nuclearcapable bombers into Taiwan and Japans airspace The US and our allies are fighting a war of deterrence with woefully outdated technology We build software to support these missions including providing battlefield information to allies identifying malign activity and helping the US deter and deescalate conflict <p> <p> <p> <p>We are a profitable growth startup with some of the best defense investors in the world including General Catalyst DFJ Growth Point72 and enterprise tech investors Costanoa and Felicis <p> <div> <p><b>About the role<b> <p><div> <ul><li><strong>Develop mission engagements <strong>With support from tenured mission development mentors you will identify DoD mission groups that need our technology and develop partnerships with them to drive deployments of our software in support of their mission<li> <li><strong>Scope and implement pilots with our partners<strong> You will help each mission group determine the scope of a pilot engagement and navigate the groups internal bureaucracy to implement the pilot<li> <li><strong>Expand successful pilots into larger projects<strong> You will convert the pilots tangible outcomes generated by our mission success team in partnership with the mission group into a shared roadmap for expanding the pilot into a sustained capability<li> <ul><p><b>What youll do<b> <p><ul><li>Get our software into the hands of mission users who need it by identifying mission groups with a problem our technology can solve and enabling them understand the technologys value<li> <li>Work handson with our partners to help them navigate complex organizational contracting and budget pathways to implement a pilot or project<li> <li>Enable DoD seniorlevel visibility on mission wins generated through our pilots and projects and develop a shared roadmap with our partners for converting these mission wins into largerscale projects<li> <ul><p><b>What were looking for<b> <p><ul><li>Incoming first or second year MBA students interested in business development and national security intelligence or defense<li> <li>A motivated problem solver who takes ownership acts with urgency and is comfortable with ambiguity You like a challenge and you dont quit<li> <li>Prior DoD mission user experience domain knowledge or military service You understand our partners organizational constructs and challenges because you lived them<li> <li>US Persons status is required active security clearance is required<li> <ul><p><b>What we offer<b> <p><p>The salary range for this position is competitive with market rates Individual pay is determined by experience relevant education andor training and interview performance<p> <ul><li>Health dental and vision insurance<li> <li>100 remote work from anywhere in the US<li> <li>401k matching<li> <li>Mental benefits<li> <li>Flexible work environment you manage your workday<li> <li>Pet and child care reimbursement during travel<li> <li>Unlimited PTO<li> <ul><div> <div> <p>Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status<p> <p> <p> <p>We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply even if you dont feel like youre a perfect fit If youre passionate about contributing to our mission wed love to hear from you<p> <p> <p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE<br >We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants Official emails from the company will come from an vannevarlabscom domain Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords financial information or other sensitive personal data Please be vigilant of potential scams<strong><p> <div>
Senior Staff Scientist
Company: Mission Bio
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Mission Bio, a Series D company based in South San Francisco, California, is dedicated to eradicating cancer through its innovative microfluidic system. This system is used by major cancer centers and pharma/biopharma companies globally for better cancer characterization and accelerating therapeutic development. The company is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to work on new product introduction, reagent development, and process optimization. The role involves conducting experiments, studies, and troubleshooting, requiring excellent organizational skills, analytical abilities, and proficiency in statistical analysis software. The company offers a competitive annual compensation package ranging from $140,000 to $200,000, comprehensive benefits, unlimited PTO, flexible working hours, and an Employee Assistance Program.