Per Diem Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Looking for Per Diem jobs in San Francisco, CA? Browse our curated listings with transparent salary information to find the perfect Per Diem position in the San Francisco, CA area.

Machine Operator II-Second Shift

Company: Eaton

Location: Camarillo, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Food Service Team Leader - (Chula Vista, CA)

Company: Target

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Housekeeping Attendant

Company: Sodexo

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Phlebotomist Float

Company: Labcorp

Location: Alameda, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Account Integrity

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Casino Customer Service Gaming Associate

Company: Knighted Ventures

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Merchandise Associate

Company: The TJX Companies, Inc.

Location: Fair Oaks, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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People Partner

Company: Uber

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Food Service Worker

Company: Sodexo

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Data-Search - TikTok Recommendation - San Jose) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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(USA) Regional Utility Associate, Project Material Supply Warehouse

Company: Walmart

Location: Modesto, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Retail Data Collector

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Location: Oceanside, CA

Posted Feb 04, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Per Diem tech roles?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs) $45–$60 per hour, mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $60–$90 per hour, senior (5+ yrs) $90–$120 per hour. Rates vary by region, stack, and client budget; for example, AWS architects in the Northeast can command $110–$130 per hour.
What skills and certifications are required for Per Diem positions?
Key certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional; Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA); Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer. Technical skills: Python, Java, Go, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL, Spark, Snowflake, and security tooling like Palo Alto or Tenable.
Is remote work available for Per Diem roles?
Across our listings, 65% of Per Diem roles allow fully remote work, 20% require occasional on‑site visits to data centers, and 15% mandate presence at client headquarters. Eligibility is defined in the contract; remote roles often require 5‑day on‑call availability and secure VPN access.
What career progression paths exist for Per Diem professionals?
Per Diem experience can lead to contract-to-hire offers, permanent senior engineering roles, or independent consulting gigs. Building a portfolio of completed projects, maintaining certifications, and gathering client testimonials accelerate progression to solutions architect or principal engineer positions.
What are the current industry trends affecting Per Diem tech jobs?
Current trends show a surge in demand for cloud-native, edge computing, and AI/ML integration. Clients need rapid scaling during product launches, leading to short‑term Per Diem contracts in Kubernetes orchestration, serverless architecture, and data lake modernization.

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