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.

Associate Director, GMP/GLP Quality Assurance

Company: Synthekine

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Synthekine is a Menlo Park, CA based biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing best in class cytokine therapeutics to treat cancer and autoimmunity. The company has raised $290M from leading biotech investors and is advancing a deep pipeline of therapeutics against some of the most important cytokine targets. The Associate Director, GMP Quality Assurance position involves developing and directing CMC Quality Systems and Operations supporting early phase clinical trials, ensuring consistent application of quality standards, and managing GMP/GLP related quality and compliance issues.

Head of Central StratOps

Company: MOLOCO

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Moloco is a fast-growing innovative company in the digital economy, seeking a strategic leader for their GTM team to drive strategy and execution for new products and supply and data partnerships. The ideal candidate is a passionate strategist with a proven track record of turning ambiguous business challenges into GTM innovations.

Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Downstream Process Development

Company: Synthekine

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Synthekine is a Menlo Park, CA based biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing best in class cytokine therapeutics to treat cancer and autoimmunity. They have raised $290M from leading biotech investors and are advancing a deep pipeline of therapeutics against some of the most important cytokine targets. They are looking for a talented & driven downstream development principal scientist or associate director to play a key role in the development and execution of downstream processes & formulations for Synthekine's various drug candidates.

Lab Systems Administrator

Company: Freenome

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Freenome is a biotech company developing next-generation blood tests to detect cancer in its earliest stages. They are looking for a Lab Systems Administrator to join their team and are offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Sr. Workday HCM Security Business Systems Analyst

Company: Stanford Health Care

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

The text describes a job opening for a Senior Workday HCM Security Business Systems Analyst at Stanford Health Care. The position requires a good understanding of Workday security and experience configuring domain and user-based security. The candidate will learn and apply business process optimization and best practice security framework designs to existing and new workflows. The position involves providing tier-2 support of application incidents, implementing changes, and leading complex software upgrade initiatives. The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a directly related field, and five or more years of progressively responsible work experience. The position requires mid-level Microsoft Office skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex systems and workflows.

Associate Director, GMP/GLP Quality Assurance

Company: Synthekine

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Synthekine is a Menlo Park, CA based biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing best in class cytokine therapeutics to treat cancer and autoimmunity. The company has raised $290M from leading biotech investors and is advancing a deep pipeline of therapeutics against some of the most important cytokine targets. The Associate Director, GMP Quality Assurance position involves developing and directing CMC Quality Systems and Operations supporting early phase clinical trials, ensuring consistent application of quality standards, and managing GMP/GLP related quality and compliance issues.

Manager/Senior Manager, Business Analytics

Company: Corcept Therapeutics

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Corcept is a commercial-stage company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs to treat severe endocrine, metabolic, oncologic and neurological disorders. 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 disorders.

HRIS Systems Analyst

Company: MOLOCO

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Moloco is a fast-growing innovative company in the digital economy, seeking a Human Resources Information Systems Analyst to support Workday and other people's technology tools. The role involves becoming an internal Workday HCM expert, providing production support, testing solutions, educating users, and maintaining awareness of current trends in HCIS and Workday reporting.

Accounting Manager

Company: Simpplr

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Simpplr is a leading AI-powered employee experience platform that enables organizations to deliver personalized experiences, foster employee engagement, and achieve productivity gains. With over 500+ customers, including Zoom, Snowflake, and Moderna, Simpplr is backed by reputable investors and headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. The company is seeking a motivated accounting/finance professional with SaaS experience to manage daily operations, financial close processes, and coordinate financial audits and tax returns.

Associate Director / Director, QC

Company: Synthekine

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Synthekine is a Menlo Park, CA based biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing best in class cytokine therapeutics to treat cancer and autoimmunity. They have raised $290M from leading biotech investors and are advancing a deep pipeline of therapeutics against some of the most important cytokine targets. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join as Associate Director/Director of Quality Control to provide leadership in developing and implementing quality control related activities to support their clinical ready products.

Computational Biologist, Assay Development

Company: Freenome

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Freenome is a biotech company developing next-generation blood tests to detect cancer in its earliest stages. The company is looking for a Computational Biologist to join their team and develop computational methods to optimize and validate innovative technology for sample collection, preparation, and detection.

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Company: Freenome

Location: Peninsula

Posted Feb 22, 2023

Freenome, a high-growth biotech company, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to oversee the development of manufacturing processes and procedures for their next-generation blood tests. The role involves managing design, implementation, and validation of manufacturing processes and equipment, troubleshooting, and driving continuous product and process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Bio Medical or related field, 8 years of professional experience as a manufacturing or process engineer, and experience with molecular diagnostics. The company offers a competitive salary, pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of benefits.

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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