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.
SVP Sales
Company: Databook
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Databook is a growth startup that provides an award-winning SRM platform to empower B2B sales teams. They are seeking a seasoned SVP of Sales to drive their ambitious growth trajectory and build strong relationships with Enterprise Sales Leadership.
Software Developer in Test (SDET)
Company: Databook
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Databook, an AI-powered enterprise customer intelligence platform, is seeking a Software Developer in Test (SDET) with 10+ years of experience in software development or quality assurance. The ideal candidate will collaborate with development engineers, work on test frameworks, and develop test tools. They will be responsible for creating reliable and maintainable code, developing test cases, and evolving performance and scalability tests. The role involves working in an Agile environment, mentoring employees, and having strong technical communication skills.
Account Executive (Remote - US)
Company: Skyflow
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Skyflow, a data privacy vault company, is seeking an Account Executive to develop, manage, and close business with prospects. The role involves engaging new Skyflow prospects, managing complex enterprise sales campaigns, and aligning the overall Skyflow solution to customer's business value needs. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience selling developer-facing products, significant enterprise sales experience, and a proven track record of closing complex deals. Benefits include work from home expense, excellent health insurance, Vanguard 401k, generous PTO, flexible hours, and generous equity. Skyflow values diversity and operates from a place of high trust and transparency.
Director, CMC Analytical
Company: Maze Therapeutics
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Maze Therapeutics is seeking a Director of CMC Analytical to join their Technical Operations leadership team. The role involves developing and executing analytical strategies for early-phase small molecule programs, leading method development and validation, setting product specifications, and overseeing QC testing at CMOs. The Director will report to the VP of Technical Operations and collaborate closely with the CMC team. Key responsibilities include creating a forward-thinking analytical development strategy, designing phase-appropriate specifications, overseeing analytical activities at third-party labs, reviewing CMO documents, managing internal method development and stability studies, collaborating with QA, contributing to regulatory filings, and demonstrating leadership competencies such as effective communication, teamwork, execution, and development of others.
Engineer, DevOps (Palo Alto, CA - Hybrid)
Company: Hyperfine
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Hyperfine, a MedTech company, is seeking a DevOps/Infrastructure Engineer for their Palo Alto, CA location. The role involves supporting developer and IT operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to improve software releases and product introductions. The ideal candidate should have a background in AWS, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD, with 5+ years of experience in the software industry and 3+ years in a DevOps role. The position requires proficiency in Python, Bash, and various programming languages, as well as experience with RBAC design and provisioning.
Clinical Biobank Associate
Company: Karius
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Karius is a life science startup that uses Next-Generation Sequencing and proprietary data analysis to identify over 1,000 pathogens from a single blood sample. The company is seeking a Clinical Biobank Associate to support the Clinical Affairs team and manage clinical study samples. The role involves receiving, unpacking, accessioning, aliquoting, and inventorying clinical samples, as well as maintaining databases for sample tracking. The company aims to revolutionize infectious disease diagnosis and has already delivered unprecedented insights into the microbial landscape. The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and see the direct impact of one's work on patients' lives.
Associate Scientist, Analytical Development
Company: Cellares
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Cellares is seeking an Associate Scientist in Analytical Development to contribute to the development of their advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform. The role involves developing, optimizing, and qualifying various molecular and cell-based analytical methods, interfacing with multiple departments, and ensuring high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate should have a BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, or related field with 2-6 years of analytical experience in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. They should be proficient in methods like ELISA, qPCR, digital PCR, microplate-based assays, and multicolor flow cytometry. Excellent communication skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and a growth mindset are required. Cellares is an Industry 4.0 company developing integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing, with a mission to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies.
Value Analyst
Company: Databook
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Databook is a customer intelligence platform that uses AI to provide insights and recommendations for sales teams. The company is backed by prominent investors and is expanding its team. They are seeking a highly-driven Value Analyst with a background in strategy consulting or financial analysis, proficiency in prompt engineering and Excel, and experience with BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio. The role involves LLM Moderation, Research & Development, Financial & Product Modelling, and Data Analytics. The company offers competitive benefits including equity, medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible time off, and an employee referral bonus program.
Buyer/Planner
Company: Cala Health
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Cala Health, a company dedicated to freeing people from chronic diseases, is seeking a Buyer/Planner for their San Mateo office. The role involves purchasing materials, managing suppliers, planning production builds, and ensuring quality products. The compensation range is $70,000 - $88,000 with a robust benefits package. The ideal candidate should have a minimum AA degree in business or related field, 3+ years of purchasing experience, and proficiency in ERP systems. Cala Health values diversity and offers tools, training, and mentoring for employee success.
Engineer, Microbial Fermentation
Company: Hexagon Bio
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Hexagon Bio, a Menlo Park, CA-based company, is seeking a microbial fermentation engineer. The role involves designing and executing experiments in bioreactors, optimizing fermentation processes, and utilizing various process control and analytical technologies. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.Sc. with relevant experience, expertise in microbial physiology, and proficiency in experimental design and statistical techniques. Hexagon Bio offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
Software Engineer, Platform
Company: Attain
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
Attain is a company that aims to empower consumers to leverage their data for modern financial services, while also benefiting businesses with data insights. They offer a platform with savings tools, earned wages, and rewards without hidden fees. In return, consumers grant permission to use their real-time data for research, targeted advertising, and more. Attain values collaboration, learning, and open feedback. They are seeking experienced backend engineers with microservices expertise, preferably in the financial tech industry. The role involves building new features, writing quality code, creating stable APIs, and working cross-functionally with various teams. Attain is passionate about continuous growth and encourages applications even if the candidate's experience doesn't match every detail of the job description.
General Counsel
Company: IXL Learning
Location: Peninsula
Posted Apr 03, 2024
IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company, is seeking a General Counsel to manage legal affairs, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate should have a J.D. degree, admittance to the California State Bar, and at least 10 years of legal experience. They will direct all aspects of legal affairs, provide counsel to management, and conduct due diligence for transactions. The company offers a competitive salary range of $450,000 to $600,000 + equity + benefits.