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.
Business Operations Director
Company: Mashgin
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 09, 2024
Mashgin, a innovative point-of-sale company using computer vision and AI, is seeking a Business Operations Director to join their fast-growing B2B SaaS startup. The role involves strategic and operational projects to accelerate growth, improve customer experience, and increase operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, corporate planning, business finance, or a related field.
Technical Recruiting Lead
Company: IXL Learning
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 09, 2024
IXL Learning is seeking a Technical Recruiting Lead to help hire top talent for their technical teams. The position offers full-time employment in their San Mateo CA headquarters office and reports to the Senior Manager Recruiting. The candidate should have a BABS degree, 7+ years of in-house technical recruiting experience, and full-cycle recruiting experience. The role involves sourcing and working closely with candidates, hiring managers, and peers across all technical teams. The salary range is $120,000 to $145,000 + bonus + benefits.
Senior Software Engineer, DevOps
Company: IXL Learning
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 09, 2024
IXL Learning, the country's largest EdTech company, is expanding its software engineering team to ensure high-quality service for its diverse range of products used by millions of learners globally. The company is seeking engineers with experience in site reliability and operations who are passionate about simplifying complex systems and building highly scalable infrastructure.
Senior Product Manager - Fault Tolerance Quantum Computing (FTQC) Applications
Company: PsiQuantum
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
PsiQuantum is a pioneering company aiming to build the world's first useful quantum computer. They are focusing on harnessing the laws of quantum physics for exponential performance increases and are uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than competitors. The company is building a utility-scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault-tolerant quantum applications. They are looking for exceptional talent to join them on this extraordinary journey.
Quality Engineer, Design Assurance
Company: Biointellisense
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
BioIntelliSense is a Denver CO based company that specializes in continuous health monitoring and clinical intelligence. They have world-class executive management and a dedicated team of engineers, data scientists, and commercial and operational professionals. Their technologies, including the FDAcleared and award-winning BioButton®, BioHub™, BioMobile™, BioCloud™, and BioDashboard™, create a comprehensive tech-enhanced solution for reliable and scalable continuous monitoring. They aim to enable earlier detection of patient deterioration and proactive intervention for better, safer care.
Mortgage Product Counsel
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
Wealthfront is seeking a talented Mortgage Product Counsel to join its Legal team. The role will provide legal advice and support to the company ensuring compliance with federal and state laws related to residential lending, mortgage origination, and consumer protection. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape governing mortgages and strong expertise in managing risk, compliance, and litigation.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Company: AtkinsRéalis
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
The job description is for an Executive Assistant position at AtkinsRéalis, a global design engineering and project management organization. The role involves high-level support to the CEO, assisting the national Senior Leadership Team, managing and coordinating critical projects, and handling various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, excellent calendar management, and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The company values diversity and inclusivity.
Commercial Applications Scientist
Company: Elegen
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
Elegen is a company that specializes in a biology-based economy with a highly innovative approach to DNA synthesis. They offer an industry-leading length of 7kb in 7 business days with a 99.999% accuracy. The company is seeking a Commercial Applications Scientist to support the development of content demonstrating the use of Elegen products in scientific applications.
Senior Software Engineer, Rosetta Stone
Company: IXL Learning
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 09, 2024
Rosetta Stone, a leading company in language learning with products for 25 languages, is seeking Senior Software Engineers. The ideal candidates should have a passion for technology and language learning, and be able to add new features to their successful products. The position is full-time and located in San Mateo, CA. The salary range is $130,000 to $200,000, plus equity and benefits.
Staff Engineer, Optical Systems Design
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
The text describes a job opening for a Staff Optical Systems Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Genetic Sciences Division in South San Francisco, CA. The role requires expertise in optical systems and involves technical leadership for new product development and innovation in genetic analysis instrumentation. The position offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to advancing scientific discovery and improving global health outcomes.
Manager, Technical Recruiting
Company: IXL Learning
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 09, 2024
IXL Learning is seeking a highly motivated Technical Recruiting Manager to lead a team of technical recruiters and drive the hiring strategy from sourcing to hire. The position is full-time and based in San Mateo, CA. The candidate should have a bachelor's or advanced degree, 8+ years of in-house technical recruiting experience, and experience managing a team of recruiters. The salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $165,000 + bonus + benefits.
R&D Engineer, Process
Company: PsiQuantum
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
PsiQuantum is a pioneering company aiming to build the world's first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering transformative results in various industries. They are uniquely positioned to achieve this earlier than competitors, using photonics-based architecture and existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes.