Tech Jobs in Peninsula

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Peninsula, anchored by the San Francisco Peninsula, remains the beating heart of Silicon Valley. With 18,951 tech openings, the region attracts top talent through its dense network of venture capital, world‑class research institutions, and a culture that rewards innovation.

Tech talent here works for a mix of industry titans and dynamic startups. Google, Apple, Meta, and LinkedIn dominate the large‑company scene, while companies like Stripe, Instacart, Canva, and Palantir drive the startup pulse. The Peninsula also hosts cutting‑edge biotech and fintech firms in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Menlo Park.

Living cost in the Peninsula is high—median home prices exceed $2.5 million and rent averages above $3,500/month. Salary transparency gives candidates a clear picture of how compensation stacks against living expenses, helping them negotiate offers that truly meet their financial needs.

Senior Manager, Offensive Security

Company: Box

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

The text describes Box's mission to bring intelligence to content management and empower customers to transform workflows. It also highlights the company's values, including community and in-person collaboration. The text also mentions the role of the Offensive Security Team Manager, which involves leading a technical team to execute various operations to test security architecture and incident response.

Marketing Strategist

Company: Firework

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

The job posting is for a Marketing Strategist role at Firework, a unified video commerce platform. The role involves supporting and executing various marketing initiatives to drive growth, working with marketing and other stakeholders, and creating high-volume engaging content.

Pricebook Operations Manager

Company: Intapp

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

The job posting is for a Pricebook Operations Manager at Intapp, a growing public company. The role involves managing the price book process, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving process improvements. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Senior Frontend Engineer - Ecosystem - Ecosystem Experiences

Company: Canva

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

Canva is looking for a software engineer to join their team, working on building tools and frameworks to rapidly conduct experiments across different parts of the Canva app. The role involves designing and developing solutions, working closely with leads, designers, and product managers, and collaborating with teams to unblock frontend work. The team is focused on innovation and offers a range of benefits, including equity packages, inclusive parental leave, and flexible leave options.

Workplace Specialist

Company: Guidewire Software

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

The job requires a highly adaptable professional with excellent customer service and organizational skills to manage workplace services, operations, and events. The role involves coordinating with internal and external customers, managing building operations, and providing administrative support.

Technical Development Principal / Senior Principal Engineer or Scientist

Company: Genentech

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

The job posting is for a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer position at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. The role involves leading a team in developing scalable and sustainable cell culture processes for biologics production, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Technical Support Engineer

Company: Qualys

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 26, 2024

Qualys is seeking a Senior Technical Support Engineer for Security Applications to resolve global customer and partner service requests. The ideal candidate has experience in vulnerability management, web application security, and firewall application support, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Senior Front-End Engineer, Creator Foundation

Company: Roblox

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 26, 2024

Roblox is building a platform to empower developers and creators to bring their imagination to life. The company is looking for a Senior FrontEnd Engineer to work on the Creator Foundation, building tools and features to enable creators to manage teams and share resources.

Scientist, Analytical Operations

Company: Cellares

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

Cellares is seeking an innovative and highly motivated Scientist in Analytical Operations to advance the development of their cell therapy manufacturing platform. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise in cell therapy analytical methods and enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Frontend Engineer - Home & Content Management

Company: Canva

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

Canva is looking for a frontend engineer to join the Content Permissions Team. The team is on a mission to help teams organize their designs effectively while being in control of who has access to them. The role involves building rich features into the Canva home page and editor, working closely with teams across the company, and facilitating knowledge sharing and advocacy for engineering needs.

Frontend Engineer - Conversational Editing

Company: Canva

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 27, 2024

Canva is looking for a Frontend Engineer to join their team, working on designing and developing solutions with AI. The role involves working closely with designers and product managers to deliver features and experiments. The team is passionate about making design accessible to everyone and offers a range of benefits.

Senior Studio Builder Tools Software Engineer

Company: Roblox

Location: Peninsula

Posted Nov 26, 2024

Roblox is a platform that empowers developers and creators to build immersive digital experiences. The company is looking for a Senior Engineer to work on tools and reusable tooling frameworks for Roblox Studio, a collaborative IDE for making Roblox games.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in the Peninsula?
Software engineering, data science, product management, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, DevOps, AI/ML research, and fintech roles are abundant. Junior to senior positions exist across all technical disciplines.
How common are remote versus on‑site roles in Peninsula tech companies?
Most large firms offer hybrid models—employees may work from home two days a week and use Peninsula offices for collaboration. Startups lean toward fully remote, while mid‑size companies often require on‑site presence for team cohesion.
Which major employers dominate the Peninsula tech job market?
Google, Apple, Meta, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks, HP, VMware, and Cisco are the primary employers. Startups such as Stripe, Instacart, Canva, Palantir, and Snowflake also drive significant hiring.
What salary can I expect for tech roles in the Peninsula?
Median salaries vary by role: software engineers average $180K–$200K, data scientists $165K–$190K, product managers $155K–$170K, and cybersecurity specialists $150K–$165K. Benefits and equity can add 20%–30% to total compensation.
What advice should I follow when relocating to Peninsula for tech work?
Research neighborhoods to match your budget—Menlo Park and Palo Alto are pricey, while Sunnyvale and Mountain View offer more balanced options. Use local co‑working spaces for networking, factor in commute time, and remember California’s state tax impact when negotiating offers.

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