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.
Director, Quality Assurance
Company: Cellares
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Cellares is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Quality Assurance for its South San Francisco location. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining a cGMP Quality management system for Cell & Gene Therapy operations. The individual will lead the site Quality Assurance group, ensure cGMP compliance, manage quality-related customer interactions, and oversee new product introduction and tech transfer activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, 10+ years of relevant experience, and demonstrated knowledge of cGMP regulations. Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills are required. Cellares is an Industry 4.0 approach company developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing.
Manager, People Operations
Company: Firework
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Firework, a leading video commerce platform, is seeking a strategic People Ops generalist to join their global team. The role involves partnering with leaders to develop people strategies, analyzing function performance, and driving a high-performance culture. The candidate will also oversee HR operations, manage technical processes, and improve efficiency. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of HR experience, strong business acumen, and excellent communication skills. The role is hybrid in the San Mateo office with a pay range of $130,000-$140,000.
Staff Fullstack Engineer, AI Products
Company: Khan Academy
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, world-class education to learners worldwide, with a focus on math and science. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and is committed to improving learning outcomes for students in historically under-resourced communities. The role involves integrating state-of-the-art learning science into the product, partnering with public school districts, and building tools for teachers. The company is remote-first and uses technologies like Go, GraphQL, JavaScript, React, and React Native. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in building world-class product experiences, experience with Generative AI/LLMs, deep technical project management skills, and a strong commitment to the Khan Academy mission.
Product Manager, Law Enforcement
Company: C3 AI
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
C3.ai, Inc. is hiring a Product Manager, Law Enforcement for their Redwood City headquarters. The role involves developing AI-based criminal investigation applications, collaborating with customers and internal teams, and ensuring successful implementation. The ideal candidate should have a STEM degree, law enforcement experience, and strong communication skills. C3 AI offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Product Manager
Company: NimbleRx
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
NimbleRx is a technology company dedicated to improving access to affordable healthcare. They aim to bring pharmacies into the future with a convenient, easy-to-use service that supports pharmacists and empowers patients. As a Product Manager, you will set direction, drive major initiatives, and build delightful products that serve millions of users. Nimble values a patient-first mentality, diversity, and inclusion, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a fun work environment.
Technical Trainer
Company: C3 AI
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
C3.ai, Inc. is seeking a Technical Trainer to empower customers through exceptional training programs. The role involves collaborating with Instructional Design and Product teams to deliver innovative learning experiences. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, data science, or related fields, and 3-5 years of experience in a technical, customer-facing training role. They should have proven experience as a facilitator, speaker, or coach, and strong empathy and communication skills. Knowledge of Python, databases, ETL techniques, and machine learning concepts is required. C3 AI offers excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and generous equity plans.
Senior Solutions Consultant
Company: Workato
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Workato is a powerful integration and automation platform that empowers users to automate workflows across any apps and databases. The company is proud to be named a leader by Forrester and Gartner and trusted by 7,000+ top brands. Workato is looking for a Senior Technical Consultant to join their growing team.
Senior Engineering Manager, Khanmigo Platform
Company: Khan Academy
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. They have a diverse team and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students around the world.
Hardware Systems Engineer
Company: Mill
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
<div> <p>Mill is all about answering a simple question how can we prevent waste Less waste can save time money energy maybe even our planet And theres no better place to start than food Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today Plus our trash really stinks Its gross heavy and our least favorite chore At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all as we take on climate and kitchen change<p> <div> <p><strong>Role Description<strong><span><span><p> <p><span>As a Hardware Systems Engineer you will work with Engineering Product and Operations teams to turn product requirements into hardware specifications design and validate the system performance and operating parameters As a member of a small early stage team you will have the opportunity to work on every stage of product development from concept to design with implementation to validation You will help build out best practices and procedures to ensure fast development velocity and robust test coverage This role requires a selfstarter who enjoys working in an interdisciplinary environment to solve challenging integration problems involving thermal and mechanical systems to deliver on next generation products in the space of consumer food waste recycling<span><p> <p><strong>Responsibilities<strong><p> <ul><li><span>Collaborate with Product Management Mechanical Product Design Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering and Supply Chain teams to architect devices such as food grindingdehydration systems and bring conceptual solutions into robust scalable highperforming products<span><li> <li><span>Own Systemlevel integration of electromechanical subsystems such as motor and heater systems collaborating with Mechanical Product Design Engineering Electrical Engineering and Firmware Engineering teams<span><li> <li><span>Simulate system performance and validate by testing real hardware throughout development cycle from rapid prototyping through production<span><li> <li><span>Risk assessment of new and existing systems using FMEA techniques devising mitigation strategies and development of solutions to improve system performance reliability and cost<span><li> <li><span>Provide handson technical leadership to navigate complex problemsolving efforts for product in development and in production<span><li> <li><span>Develop and manage system and subsystem requirements test documentation outlining device design capabilities and operating procedures translating business needs into rigorous hardware design specifications<span><li> <ul><p><strong>Skills and Minimum Qualifications<strong><p> <ul><li><span>Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical aerospace or a related engineering field<span><li> <li><span>8+ years of experience in the design of complex systems or subsystems including dynamic motor andor thermal control systems<span><li> <li><span>Experience shipping consumer products from concept through production<span><li> <li><span>Experience designing resilient systems for harsh environments safety critical structural and thermal systems fault tolerant electromechanical systems<span><li> <li><span>FEA skills including structural analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD modeling for airflow and thermal systems <span><li> <li><span>Demonstrated familiarity with ComputerAided Design CAD NX experience preferred<span><li> <li><span>Material selection of high performance plastics and metals<span><li> <li><span>Handson experience making and testing prototypes<span><li> <li><span>Demonstrated experience creating simple solutions to complex problems<span><li> <li><span>Excellent communication skills in written verbal and visual forms with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly<span><li> <li><span>Growth mindset and passion for learning<span><li> <ul><p><br ><p><p><em><span>The estimated base salary range for this position is $138k to $200k which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets market conditions experience and training licensure and certifications and business and organizational needs At Mill it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role<span><em><p> <div> <p>For your awareness we have been requiring that all employees and visitors who come into our offices verify that they are fully vaccinated with respect to COVID19 Of course we are open to discussing accommodations where legally required such as for medical or religious reasons If you need to discuss accommodations or better understand this requirement please let me know Otherwise please prepare to provide verification of your vaccination<p> <div>
Senior Software Engineer
Company: Bluevine
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
Bluevine is a dynamic fintech company with a mission to empower small business owners through innovative banking solutions. Backed by leading investors, Bluevine has grown exponentially since its launch in 2013, amassing over 400,000 customers across all 50 states. The company is seeking a Senior Fullstack Engineer to join their team and help shape the future of their technology platform. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in designing and building fast, reliable, scalable client-server applications, with proficiency in Python, Flask/Django, and front-end JavaScript frameworks. The role involves working on Bluevine's flagship banking application, collaborating with product managers and designers, and providing mentorship to other engineers.
Senior Backend Engineer
Company: Aerospike
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
<p><br ><p><p><strong>About Aerospike<strong><p> <p>At Aerospike we dream big Our focus is helping companies tackle seemingly insurmountable problems and doing whats never been done before That is why we developed the worlds leading realtime data platform that powers missioncritical applications at the worlds most innovative categorydisrupting companies Aerospike companies have deployed extremescale realtime applications to fight fraud dramatically increase shopping cart size enable global digital payments and deliver hyperpersonalized user experiences to tens of millions of customers<p> <p>Customers like Airtel Experian Nielsen PayPal Snap Verizon Media and Wayfair rely on Aerospike as the data foundation for the future to help them act in the microsecond moments that matter Headquartered in Mountain View California Aerospike has a global presence with offices in London Bangalore and Tel Aviv<p> <p>As a Senior Backend Engineer at the Aerospike Cloud team your role is pivotal in developing the Aerospike Cloud Platform the companys MultiCloud MultiTenant Aerospike Platform cloud offering Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver innovative solutions to our global customer base<p> <p><b><strong>Responsibilities<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Communicate regularly with stakeholders project managers quality assurance teams and other developers regarding progress on a longterm technology roadmap<li> <li>Produce quality code raising the bar for team performance and speed<li> <li>Write code and tests build prototypes resolve issues and profile and analyze bottlenecks<li> <li>Optimize backend services for performance and scalability<li> <li>Develop automated unit and integration tests to ensure business needs are met<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Required skills and qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Excellent foundation in computer science and algorithms<li> <li>Experience in developing distributed multitenant autoscalable backend services<li> <li>Proficient knowledge of one or more statically typed backend programming languages Go Kotlin Java Scala <li> <li>Experience with at least one of the major public cloud providers AWS Google Azure<li> <li>Experience with NoSQL and relational databases and database fundamentals including data storage data replication data modeling and data access patterns<li> <li>Experience with developing deploying and maintaining distributed services with containers Docker amp orchestration Kubernetes EKS GKE<li> <li>Experience with Git and CICD pipeline engines<li> <li>Technical knowledge and understanding of techniques and standards for authentication authorization and encryption <li> <ul><p><b><strong>Preferred skills and qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Proficient in Go<li> <li>Experience with NoSQL database development<li> <li>Experience with Terraform Ansible and other DevOps technologies<li> <li>Experience with the Kubernetes Operator pattern<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>Aerospike is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental<br >disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law<p> <p>Join us at Aerospike and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data management Salary Range for California Based Applicants $170000 $195000 actual compensation will be determined based on experience location and other factors permitted by law<p> <p> <p>
Senior Manager, Backend Engineering - Data Plane
Company: Aerospike
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 30, 2024
<p><strong>About Aerospike<strong><p> <p>We built our company around mission driven engineering<p> <p>Were engineers not academics At our headquarters in Mountain View our engineering offices in Bangalore Portland Tel Aviv and many other remote locations and our sales offices worldwide weve assembled a global team that combines practical expertise in building highperformance products using distributed systems engineering cloud computing networking databases and software development Whatever their role each Aerospiker combines an uncompromising mindset with an unwavering focus on executing in service of the mission and on behalf of our community<p> <p>Were here for the long haul Continually improving Aerospike takes time energy and the hard work of many people Our business model allows us to continue to innovate in systems and data structures to provide high grade support and be here to help when our customers and users need it<p> <p><b><strong>Responsibilities<strong><b> <p><ul><li><strong>Technical Leadership<strong> Provide technical guidance mentorship and oversight to a team of backend engineers ensuring the delivery of highquality scalable and reliable solutions<li> <li><strong>Team Building and Managemen<strong>t Recruit onboard and develop top talent fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on innovation continuous learning and excellence<li> <li><strong>Strategic Planning<strong> Collaborate with Product Management and other stakeholders to define the longterm technical roadmap for our Data Plane services aligning with business goals and objectives<li> <li><strong>CrossFunctional Collaboration<strong> Work closely with Product Management Control Plane team DevOps QE and other teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of endtoend solutions<li> <li><strong>Architecture and Design<strong> Architect and design scalable faulttolerant highperformance services Implement robust architecture and design patterns for our Data Plane services ensuring optimal performance scalability and maintainability<li> <li><strong>Documentation and Communication<strong> Document architectural decisions design rationale and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain architectural integrity Communicate effectively with crossfunctional teams stakeholders and leadership to solicit feedback align priorities and drive consensus on architectural matters<li> <li><strong>Development and Implementation<strong> Lead by example in handson development and code reviews ensuring adherence to best practices coding standards and quality assurance processes<li> <li><strong>Scalability and Performance Optimization<strong> Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges within the data processing pipeline optimizing system efficiency and throughput<li> <li><strong>Cost Management and Cost Optimization<strong> Incorporate cost management and optimization strategies into architectural decisions balancing performance requirements with cost constraints Identify opportunities to minimize infrastructure costs through efficient resource utilization and strategic use of cloud services<li> <li><strong>Operational Excellence<strong> Implement and improve monitoring alerting and automation systems to ensure the reliability availability and performance of our data plane infrastructure<li> <ul><p><b><strong>Required skills and qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>7+ years of experience in developing distributed multitenant autoscalable backend services<li> <li>2+ years of experience in technical leadership or management roles leading highperforming engineering teams<li> <li>Demonstrated ability to provide strong technical leadership mentorship and guidance to a team of backend engineers Proven track record of ensuring the delivery of highquality scalable and reliable solutions in a fastpaced environment<li> <li>Experience in recruiting onboarding and developing top talent within a backend engineering team Ability to foster a collaborative inclusive team culture that values innovation continuous learning and excellence<li> <li>Proficiency in collaborating with product management and other stakeholders to define and execute the longterm technical roadmap for Data Plane services Strong alignment with business goals and objectives with a focus on driving innovation and competitive advantage through technology<li> <li>Excellent foundation in computer science and algorithms<li> <li>Experience in developing distributed multitenant autoscalable backend services<li> <li>Proficient knowledge of one or more statically typed backend programming languages Go Kotlin Java Scala <li> <li>Experience with at least one of the major public cloud providers AWS Google Azure<li> <li>Experience with NoSQL and relational databases and database fundamentals including data storage data replication data modeling and data access patterns<li> <li>Experience with developing deploying and maintaining distributed services with containers Docker amp orchestration Kubernetes EKS GKE<li> <li>Experience with Git and CICD pipeline engines<li> <li>Technical knowledge and understanding of techniques and standards for authentication authorization and encryption <li> <ul><p><b><strong>Preferred skills and qualifications<strong><b> <p><ul><li>Proficient in Go<li> <li>Experience in developing Databases<li> <li>Experience with Terraform Ansible and other DevOps technologies<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>Aerospike is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental<br >disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law<p> <p>Join us at Aerospike and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data management Salary Range for California Based Applicants $190000 $210000 actual compensation will be determined based on experience location and other factors permitted by law<p> <p><br ><p> <p><br ><br ><br ><p>