Tech Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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San Mateo sits on the edge of Silicon Valley, offering easy access to BART and a walkable downtown with cafes, parks, and coworking hubs. The city hosts a vibrant mix of startups, Fortune 500 tech firms, and research labs, drawing talent from Stanford, UC Berkeley, and major tech schools nearby.

Tech roles range from cloud infrastructure and AI research to fintech product management and cybersecurity architecture. Companies such as Salesforce, Adobe, Twitter, and Uber maintain regional offices, while emerging startups like Scribe and Sinequa build products in healthtech and search AI. Biotech firms in nearby Redwood City and biotech incubators in San Mateo’s Hillsdale area further diversify the ecosystem.

Living costs are high: median home price exceeds $1.4 million and the average rent for a 1‑bedroom apartment is around $3,200/month. Salary transparency lets candidates compare offers, negotiate effectively, and align compensation with the cost of living and local market rates.

Business Analyst

Company: Allcat Claims Service

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Comfortable handling and resolving customer support phone calls. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or…

Global Practice Architect, Data IV, Google Cloud

Company: Google

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

You will orchestrate across numerous contributing teams including Solutions, Services, Partners, Product Engineering, Marketing, and GTM stakeholder…

Global Practice Architect, Data III, Google Cloud

Company: Google

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Support the design and implementation of integrated GTM Data blueprints across the full ecosystem (e.g., industries, solutions, partnerships, services,…

Project Coordinator

Company: Allcat Claims Service

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

Controller

Company: Pacific Coast Commercial

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Cash Flow Management: Monitor all property cash accounts, approve banking transactions, and track cash flow for Pacific Coast Commercial and the properties…

Staff ML Engineer, ML Compute Platform

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Our platform supports the training and deployment of state-of-the-art (SOTA) machine learning models with a focus on performance, availability, concurrency, and…

Senior ML Engineer, ML Compute Platform

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

You’ll be responsible for building critical backend services, integrating with GPU hardware and orchestration systems, and driving improvements to both system…

Marketing Administrator

Company: Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Job responsibilities will include coordinating with other departments to meet deadlines, liaising with media vendors, monitoring outsourced work, monitoring…

Staff ML Engineer, Inference Platform

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Proactively research and integrate state-of-the-art model serving frameworks, hardware accelerators, and distributed computing techniques.

Staff ML Engineer, ML Orchestration

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Passion for autonomous vehicles, infrastructure engineering, and advancing the state of ML platforms. Project Ownership: Lead technical projects end-to-end—from…

HP Territory Retail Sales Representative

Company: 2020 Companies, Inc.

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Must have and maintain reliable transportation and state-required minimum liability automobile insurance coverage. Meet or exceed quarterly sales goals.

Laser Operation

Company: Manpower

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Provide technical support to estimating and production teams for quoting and manufacturing processes. Perform routine machine servicing, including mirror…

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in San Mateo, CA?
San Mateo hosts roles in software engineering (full‑stack, mobile, data), product management, UX/UI design, DevOps, AI/ML research, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, fintech development, healthtech R&D, and biotech software support.
Are tech jobs in San Mateo remote, on‑site, or hybrid?
The majority (≈65%) of openings require on‑site presence in Downtown or Hillsdale, but 30% offer hybrid schedules and 5% are fully remote, reflecting the city’s mix of legacy firms and agile startups.
Who are the major employers in San Mateo?
Key employers include Salesforce, Adobe, Twitter, Uber, Lyft, Palantir, and regional offices of Google, LinkedIn, and Meta. Startups such as Scribe, Sinequa, and local biotech incubator companies also dominate hiring.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in San Mateo?
Base salaries for software engineers begin at $110,000 and average $150,000–$170,000 for senior roles; product managers average $135,000–$160,000; data scientists average $145,000; cybersecurity roles average $140,000–$165,000. Total compensation often includes bonuses, RSUs, and benefits.
What should I know before relocating to San Mateo for tech work?
Plan for high housing costs—factor in $3,200 monthly rent or $1.4 million median home price. Evaluate commute options: BART, Caltrain, and local bus routes serve downtown. Research local coworking spaces, networking events, and community groups like San Mateo Tech Meetups to ease transition.

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