Tech Jobs in Santa Monica

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Santa Monica’s tech scene thrives on proximity to the entertainment industry, its vibrant beach community, and an influx of venture capital. Companies leverage the city’s creative energy to build consumer‑facing products, while the local ecosystem offers easy access to investors and industry events.

Prominent employers range from media giants like Comcast Xfinity and Disney’s LA studio to startup incubators such as The Venture Lab, and digital agencies like Brafton. The area also hosts major tech firms—Google’s LA office, Snap Inc., and Spotify—whose Santa Monica campuses focus on product design and AI research.

The cost of living in Santa Monica tops $2,500 for a one‑bedroom apartment and median home prices exceed $1.3 million. With salaries averaging $120k for software engineers, salary transparency gives candidates a clear view of how compensation stacks against the high living expenses.

Principal Site Reliability Engineer (Cortex Cloud Security Posture Management)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are committed to innovation, challenging the status quo, and fostering a culture of disruptive thinking. The company values collaboration, integrity, and inclusivity. They offer competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The Cortex team, in particular, is seeking a Senior Staff SRE with expertise in cloud platforms, particularly GCP, DevOps/SRE, Kubernetes, Docker, and observability tools. The role involves optimizing infrastructure, managing incidents, automating tasks, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve product reliability and availability.

70120-Retail Merchandising Associate

Company: The TJX Companies, Inc.

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

TJ Maxx Store 1048 in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a customer-focused individual to contribute to the growth of their career. The role involves delivering a highly satisfied customer experience, maintaining a clean and organized store environment, and adhering to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for cross-training and career advancement. Benefits include an associate discount, 401(k) contributions, and various insurance options. The starting pay is $16.50 per hour, with potential for more based on skills, qualifications, and experience. TJ Maxx values diversity and inclusivity, embracing each employee's unique perspectives and differences.

Accounting Analyst I

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Accounting Analyst I role is crucial for the Record to Report department, focusing on processing general accounting activities like end-month and quarter-end closings, intercompany processes, and account balance reconciliations. The position involves identifying discrepancies, proposing solutions, and promoting continuous process improvement. Key responsibilities include performing accounting activities, processing intercompany invoices, reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring proper system entry with support documentation, analyzing accounting information, responding to client inquiries, supporting audits, maintaining communication with clients, finding optimization opportunities, and supporting supervisors. Basic requirements include a technical high school degree or college bachelor's student in a relevant field, 4 years of experience in similar roles, Shared Service Centers experience, B2 English level, intermediate MS Office skills, ERPs experience, and experience in Backline or Hyperion and bank platforms (plus). Essential competencies include prioritizing the customer, owning results, problem-solving, attention to detail, presentation skills, prioritization, proactiveness, driving engagement, and effective communication.

Senior Content Distribution Engineer

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Location: Santa Monica, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Senior Executive and Internal Communications Manager, Global Customer Services

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a senior executive and internal communications manager to support the Global Customer Services (GCS) organization. The role involves being the principal communications advisor to the Chief Customer Officer and their leadership team, responsible for executive communications and internal communications for a large global services and support organization. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of communications experience, including supporting a CxO, and a strong background in both internal and executive communications. They should be able to synthesize data and technical information, work under pressure, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role offers the opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity, work in a dynamic environment, and contribute to the company's mission of protecting the digital way of life.

System Design Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple is seeking a skilled electrical and physical design engineer for multi-layer boards. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements, develop physical design implementations, and drive co-optimization of physical design on MLB and package. The ideal candidate should have a BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience, with a preference for 4+ years in physical design of multi-layer boards. Familiarity with Cadence APD/Allegro for physical design, High Density Interconnect (HDI) PCB, and Flip-Chip (FC) BGA package substrate technologies is required. The base pay range is between $143,100 and $264,200, with additional benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement.

CPU CDC/RDC/STA Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

AIML - Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist, Siri and Information Intelligence

Company: Apple

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The AIML Information Intelligence team at Apple is developing cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and natural language processing technologies. They are redefining search and find functionalities across Apple products like Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Messages, and Lookup. The team is also advancing generative AI technologies based on Large Language Models for innovative features in Apple's devices and cloud services. The role involves large scale machine learning and deep learning to enhance Open Domain Question Answering and creating foundational AI building blocks. Responsibilities include analyzing search ranking, developing domain-specific LLMs, conducting applied research, understanding product requirements, building ML models for QA, search relevance, ranking, and query understanding, integrating search functions into Apple products, and utilizing distributed data processing tools.

Phlebotomist Flexible Float

Company: Labcorp

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica offers roles in software development, product management, UX/UI design, data science, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. Many companies focus on consumer apps, media streaming, and AI.
Is work remote or on-site in Santa Monica tech roles?
While the city’s culture encourages on‑site collaboration, most Santa Monica firms offer hybrid arrangements. About 70% of tech positions allow remote work at least part of the week, with on‑site days for design sprints and team meetings.
Who are the major employers in Santa Monica?
Key employers include Google, Snap Inc., Spotify, Comcast Xfinity, Disney, and local startups like The Venture Lab and Brafton. Media agencies such as C3 Creative and digital marketing firms also hire tech talent.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in Santa Monica?
Software engineers average $120k–$140k, product managers $140k–$170k, and UX designers $110k–$130k. These figures reflect the high demand for tech talent in the Southern California market.
What should I know about relocating to Santa Monica for tech work?
Research local housing options and use tools like Zillow for rental estimates. Join the Santa Monica Tech Meetup to network, and leverage the city’s public transit for commuting. Apply for roles that offer relocation packages or remote-first options to ease the transition.

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