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.
Software Engineer, Developer Platform
Company: Aptos Labs
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Aptos, a people-first blockchain, is seeking a developer with 5+ years of experience to build developer tooling, collaborate with teams, and ensure high-quality software engineering practices. The role involves creating CLIs and SDKs, scaling initiatives, building development infrastructure, and developing smart contracts. The company offers a competitive salary, equity, protocol token grants, and comprehensive benefits. Aptos is committed to diversity and a safe hiring process.
Senior Biologics Engineer II
Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Gilead Sciences is seeking a Senior Biologics Engineer II (Drug Substance) to oversee commercial manufacture technical oversight. The role involves serving as a key subject matter expert for commercial manufacture oversight, process monitoring, capital improvements, risk assessments, and process validation. The individual will also work with Contract Manufacturing Organizations to establish commercial manufacturing processes for Gilead products, implementing continuous process verification, and providing technical leadership during quality investigations and pre-approval inspections. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences or related field, and appropriate years of experience. They should have a strong understanding of biologics drug substance manufacturing processes with focus on downstream purification operations, and excellent troubleshooting skills.
UX Research Coordinator (Contract)
Company: Aptos Labs
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Aptos, a people-first blockchain, is seeking a UX Research Coordinator with deep web3 experience. The role involves recruiting engineers and users from web3 ecosystems like Ethereum for UX research studies. The ideal candidate will coordinate sessions, maintain community relationships, and collaborate with design teams. The position offers a competitive salary, equity, and protocol token grants. Aptos is committed to diversity and a safe hiring process.
Product Manager
Company: Earnin
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
EarnIn, a pioneer in earned wage access, is seeking a Product Manager for New Products. The role involves developing product vision, scaling the core product, and creating new innovations. The ideal candidate should have experience with 0-1 products, cross-functional skills, and a fintech background. The position is based in Palo Alto with hybrid work required. The salary range is $129,200 - $192,500 + equity + benefits.
Senior Physical Design Engineer
Company: SambaNova Systems
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
SambaNova Suite™ is a comprehensive, generative AI platform designed for enterprise and government organizations. It's powered by the SN40L chip and offers on-premises or cloud delivery, along with fine-tuned open-source models. The company is hiring a Senior Physical Design Engineer to develop and maintain synthesis and physical composition flow using industry tools. The role involves working closely with physical designers, collaborating with tool vendors, and requires a strong understanding of RTL-to-GDS flow and methodologies. The annual salary range is from $140,000 to $180,000, with competitive benefits including medical insurance, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and well-being benefits.
Principal Software Engineer
Company: Snorkel AI
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Snorkel AI is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape its product and technical systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and building customer-facing software systems, particularly for cloud-native applications and large enterprise customers. They should be passionate about promoting technical communication, mentorship, and improving engineering culture. The company is committed to diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision plans, 401k, parental leave, and a workstation setup allowance.
Director of Engineering, UI Platform
Company: Sumo Logic
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Sumo Logic is seeking a Director of Engineering for the Frontend Development team. The role involves leading the strategic direction and execution of the frontend platform and architecture, championing innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years leading high-performing engineering teams and expertise in modern frontend technologies. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible remote work environment.
Senior Software Engineer - Compute API
Company: Roblox
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Roblox is a platform that allows users to explore, create, play, learn, and connect in 3D digital experiences. The company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop the API used by Roblox engineers for infrastructure resource creation and deployment. The role involves building a control plane using Kubernetes primitives, working on the interface for the infrastructure organization, writing high-quality code, and collaborating with an inclusive team. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work policy. Roblox is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a supportive work environment.
Vice President, Security
Company: Navan
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
The Vice President of Security is tasked with leading the organization's security vision, strategy, and programs. This role involves overseeing the protection of all assets, information, and personnel from potential threats. The VP of Security will work closely with other executive team members to ensure a comprehensive security posture. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing security strategies, leading the security team, establishing relationships with external parties, conducting security assessments, managing the security budget, providing leadership, fostering a culture of security awareness, and staying updated on security technologies. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field, extensive security management experience, strong understanding of security principles, excellent leadership and communication skills, and professional security certification. The pay range for this position is $255,000—$415,000 USD.
EDST Full-stack Software Engineer
Company: Tesla
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Tesla is seeking a skilled software developer to join the Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) Software team. The role involves developing internal tooling, such as web applications and APIs, for electrical engineering development across various Tesla departments globally. The EDS team, part of the Low Voltage Architecture and Circuitry team, is responsible for designing the 'nervous system' of all Tesla products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 4+ years of web application development experience, proficiency in back-end development, and experience with React for front-end systems. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.
Principal Software Engineer - Compute API
Company: Roblox
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Roblox is a platform that allows users to explore, create, play, learn, and connect in 3D digital experiences. The company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop the API for infrastructure resources, with a focus on building a control plane using Kubernetes primitives. The role involves working on the interface for the infrastructure organization and writing high-quality code. The company offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Design for Test (DFT) Engineer
Company: Lightmatter
Location: Peninsula
Posted Mar 21, 2024
Lightmatter is a growing startup in the field of photonic computing, seeking a Design for Test Engineer. The role involves working on complex DFT issues, developing test solutions, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering, experience in pre-silicon design activities, and proficiency in scripting languages. Benefits include comprehensive health care, 401k matching, and a competitive salary range of $115,000-$165,000.