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 Financial Analyst

Company: Sumo Logic

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

The Senior Financial Analyst role at Sumo Logic involves driving planning and reporting efforts for GTM functions, supporting close processes, conducting analysis, collaborating with finance teams, and fulfilling ad-hoc requests. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 4+ years of related experience, strong partnership skills, analytical abilities, and proficiency in Excel/Gsheet and PowerPoint. The role offers a base salary of $120,900 with potential for bonuses, benefits, and equity awards.

Sr. Staff Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Samsung Research America

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

Samsung Research America (SRA) is seeking a Senior Staff Infrastructure Engineer for its Bixby lab in Mountain View, CA. Bixby is a next-generation virtual personal assistant, aiming to become a household name. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience in designing and operating cloud-based infrastructure, with expertise in Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Golang. They should be proficient in container orchestration services like ECS or Kubernetes, and have experience with public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role involves designing a smart build system, maintaining clusters, improving observability, monitoring, and incident response, eliminating toil, integrating security, and responding to production incidents. Excellent communication skills are required due to the need to interface with globally distributed teams. The position offers a competitive salary range of $154,500 to $226,350, along with comprehensive benefits and bonus eligibility.

Payroll Accounting Manager

Company: Jumio

Location: Peninsula

Posted Mar 01, 2023

The job posting is for a Payroll Manager position in a growing company. The role involves managing global payroll functions, stock options, travel portal, and employee expense reimbursement tools. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields, 8+ years of payroll processing experience, and knowledge of payroll systems like Namely, Workday, ADP, Gusto, Paycom, or Paychex. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, be a team player, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Paralegal, IP and Marketing

Company: Take-Two Interactive Software

Location: Peninsula

Posted Mar 01, 2023

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Their products are designed for various gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, and are delivered through different platforms. The company is committed to creativity, innovation, and efficiency, and offers a great place to work with opportunities for individual and team development. They are looking for an experienced paralegal to review marketing and sales assets for compliance with legal guidelines and standards.

G&A Finance Manager

Company: Pure Storage

Location: Peninsula

Posted Mar 01, 2023

Pure is a company that values unique thoughts, celebrates individuality, and offers a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance. They are committed to equality and have a diverse workforce. The role of the Finance Manager of G&A involves driving multi-year strategic planning, coordinating internal management P&L reporting, automating operational processes, and producing analysis for executive reports and finance metrics. The ideal candidate should have a BA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent; minimum 7-10 years of progressively complex roles in a financial function with financial planning and analysis experience. They should have a hands-on analytical mindset, quantitative focus, strong communication skills, and experience with NetSuite and Anaplan software.

Privacy Engineer

Company: MOLOCO

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

Moloco, founded in 2013, is a company specializing in advanced machine learning for growth and performance. Their platform enables app publishers and online retailers to utilize their unique, first-party data for user acquisition, retention, and monetization campaigns. Moloco's technology is highly regarded, having received the SMARTIES X silver award for Machine Learning and AI, and being named the Cross-Industry Winner for Google Cloud Customer Awards. The company is currently in hyper-growth mode, ranking #95 in the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies for 2022 and #91 among Deloitte's 2021 Fast 500. Moloco is seeking a Privacy Engineer to ensure privacy-by-design in product development and to lead initiatives on current privacy changes in the industry.

IT/Devops Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Company: Airtable

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

Airtable's mission is to bring the power of computing and software development to everyone. The company is looking for engineers to implement a secure, reliable, and performant cloud infrastructure. The role involves day-to-day management and automation of cloud infrastructure, resolving issues, onboarding, and utilizing infrastructure services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the vision and strategy of the rapidly growing team and help with hiring and mentoring new team members.

Payroll Manager

Company: Corcept Therapeutics

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

Corcept is a commercial-stage company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs to treat severe endocrine, metabolic, oncologic and neurological disorders by modulating the effects of the hormone cortisol. The company has generated revenue of $366 million and net income of $113 million in 2021. They have discovered a portfolio of over 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and are in various phases of clinical trials for different treatments. The company plans to initiate a Phase 2b trial in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) by the end of the year.

Technical Program Manager - AI - Bilingual – Korean

Company: Samsung Research America

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

The job posting is for a Technical Program Manager position at Samsung Research America, responsible for leading cross-functional teams and delivering technical programs. The role requires a strong technical background, experience in AI, and excellent communication skills.

Senior Software Engineer I, Analysis Pipeline (Remote)

Company: Freenome

Location: Peninsula

Posted Mar 01, 2023

Freenome is a high-growth biotech company on a mission to create tools that empower everyone to prevent, detect, and treat their disease. They are developing next-generation blood tests to detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages using their multiomics platform and machine learning techniques. The company has raised over $1.1B from leading investors and is looking for an experienced backend engineer to help design, build, and maintain automated computational pipelines.

Senior Scientist

Company: BillionToOne

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

BillionToOne, a fast-growing molecular diagnostics company, is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop their product pipeline. The position offers a competitive base pay range, generous equity options, and industry-leading benefits. The Senior Scientist will work on end-to-end R&D, design experiments, analyze data, and own the research and product development process.

Product Design Manager

Company: Airtable

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 28, 2023

Airtable is a company that aims to democratize software creation and provide a platform for anyone to easily create, customize, and supercharge their own software. They are looking for a product design manager to contribute to this challenge from start to finish. The role involves thinking deeply about the future of software creation, leading a team in the full product lifecycle, and shaping the company's strategy. The design team at Airtable strives to craft intuitive product concepts and elegant interaction paradigms. The company values thoughtful, impactful work, collaboration, and continuous learning.

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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