Tech Jobs in Santa Monica

23,121 open positions · Updated daily

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.

Merchandise Associate

Company: The TJX Companies, Inc.

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Posted Jan 21, 2025

TJ Maxx Store 0039 in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a customer service-oriented individual to contribute to the growth of their career. The role involves delivering a highly satisfied customer experience, maintaining a clean and organized store, and supporting a positive store culture. Benefits include an associate discount, 401(k), and various insurance options. The starting pay range is $14.60 to $15.10 per hour. TJ Maxx values diversity and encourages applicants to bring their unique perspectives.

Multi-Site Maintenance Manager - Santa Monica, CA

Company: Bozzuto

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Bozzuto is a community-focused organization that aims to deliver exceptional experiences to all stakeholders. The Maintenance Manager role, supporting two sites with 346 units, involves leading by example, hiring and developing teams, ensuring resident satisfaction, managing maintenance issues, and preserving building value. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in facilities and residential maintenance, supervisory experience, and various certifications. Bozzuto offers competitive compensation, health benefits, paid leave, retirement planning, tuition reimbursement, and a diverse range of employee resource groups.

Machine Shop Operator - 2nd Shift

Company: Eaton

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Eaton's CPDI PDI division is currently hiring a Machine Shop Operator for the 2nd Shift. The role offers a full-time work week of 40 hours with potential overtime, Monday-Friday from 1:45 PM to 10:15 PM. The hourly rate is $19.76, with a $1.00 shift premium and a $500 retention bonus after 3 months. The position involves making, installing, and repairing sheet-metal products, setting up and operating various fabrication equipment, and maintaining sheet metal equipment. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of experience, and skills in welding light, heavy gauge aluminum, stainless steel, and brass. Eaton is committed to equal employment opportunities and offers comprehensive benefits.

Retail Sales Associate

Company: The TJX Companies, Inc.

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

TJ Maxx is a retail company with over 1,000 stores offering exciting merchandise and a positive work environment. The company values diversity and provides various benefits to its employees. The job posting emphasizes the importance of customer service skills, flexibility, and teamwork.

Director OTTAVA Product Strategy - Release 2

Company: Johnson & Johnson

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions is seeking a Director of OTTAVA Product Strategy for Release 1. The role involves leading the OTTAVA marketing strategy, developing product strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams, and defining the target product profile. The ideal candidate should have a BS/BA degree, an MBA or advanced degree is preferred, and at least 10 years of industry experience in medical devices/healthcare technology. They must demonstrate strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in either Santa Clara, CA or Cincinnati OH, with up to 25% travel. The anticipated base pay is $146,000 to $251,850.

Pharmacy Technician

Company: CVS Health

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Posted Jan 21, 2025

CVS Health is inviting applications for Pharmacy Technicians, emphasizing their commitment to human-centric healthcare. The role involves delivering compassionate care, managing prescriptions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. New hires must complete a training program and satisfy state licensing requirements. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, well-being programs, and more. CVS Health values accountability, caring, collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

Pharmacy Technician

Company: CVS Health

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

CVS Health emphasizes its commitment to human-centric health care, guided by the purpose of 'Bringing our heart to every moment of your health'. The company aims to deliver enhanced, personalized, convenient, and affordable health care solutions. Pharmacy Technicians play a crucial role in this mission, supporting pharmacy teams to ensure smooth operations, accurate prescription fulfillment, and exceptional patient service. They are expected to demonstrate empathy, genuine care, and a growth mindset, contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic. The role involves completing basic inventory activities, delivering additional health care services, and adhering to all relevant laws and regulations.

Scrum Master - HRSD ServiceNow

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Posted Jan 21, 2025

The job posting is for an experienced Scrum Master to lead an agile team in developing, implementing, and optimizing HR Service Delivery (HRSD) solutions on the ServiceNow platform. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of agile methodologies and ServiceNow platform, particularly HRSD. They will work with a team of 3 developers, a QA engineer, and a technical manager, responsible for timely and quality delivery of solutions. Other duties include facilitating collaboration across cross-functional teams, participating in M&A projects, aligning and coordinating the development team with other IT teams, and tracking and executing test scripts during large deployments and upgrades.

Sr Dir., Strategic Technology Accounts

Company: ServiceNow

Location: Santa Clara, CA / Remote

Posted Jan 21, 2025

ServiceNow, a global market leader in AI-enhanced technology, is seeking a Sales Leader to drive new business sales growth among strategic technology accounts. The role involves leading sales leaders and executives, developing sales strategies, managing territories, and recruiting, coaching, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have extensive new business sales success, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to build long-term relationships. ServiceNow offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay, equity, variable/incentive compensation, and benefits.

ASIC Design Engineer - Memory Cache Controller

Company: Apple

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

Apple is developing advanced mobile processing systems with high-bandwidth memory subsystems. The role involves crafting special purpose cache and controller for the SOC memory hierarchy. Key responsibilities include participating in cache micro architecture development, exploring system performance, area, and power consumption trade-offs, and developing/debugging RTL design. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in cache design, memory organizations, and multi-processor cache coherence protocols.

PRODUCE/CLERK

Company: Kroger

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Posted Jan 21, 2025

The job description involves creating a positive customer experience, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting in sales goals, and embodying the company's core values. Responsibilities include modeling the 3A's of friendly service, promoting corporate brands, maintaining product knowledge, preparing produce, and ensuring quality control. The role requires effective communication, stress management, and adherence to safety protocols. Qualifications include stress handling, communication skills, basic math knowledge, and a food handler's permit. Previous retail experience is desired. The company, Ralphs, offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, flexible scheduling, emotional and financial support, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

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.

Related Pages