Sign-On Bonus Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Sr Staff Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft,…

Customer Service Coordinator I

Company: Werfen

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

This includes responding to all incoming customer phone calls, fax and email order and inquiries. Education: Associate degree in Business or related field…

Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer 3 (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

BS degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 5 years of experience or an MS…

Utilities Plumber

Company: UC San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Required to hold a California driver's license, have a driving record in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer…

Staff Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Experience with model-based system engineering tools (Cameo). Present your ideas to internal and external groups; lead proposal activities; and represent…

Sr. Information Assurance Security Analyst

Company: SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Knowledge and experience in the certification and accreditation processes that require the knowledge of DoD Guidance (DoDD 8500.1, DoDI 8500.2, 8520, AR 25-2),…

Special Education Teacher, Special Education School

Company: Wayfinder Family Services

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

In the least restrictive environment in our state-certified, non-public school, teachers develop students’ communication, mobility and functional skills to…

Business Data Analyst

Company: Robotics Technologies

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Nor will ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment…

Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation,…

M&S Software Process & Build Engineer 2 or 3 (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

BS degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 2 years of experience or an MS…

Principal/Embedded Software Engineer (SkillBridge)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance are required. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Assistant Project Manager

Company: Lucifer Lighting Company

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration from an accredited college. Assist reps with lead time inquiries, expedited order requests, tracking information,…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges and sign‑on bonuses by seniority?
Entry‑level positions (0–2 years) typically offer $70,000–$90,000 base with a $5,000–$10,000 sign‑on bonus. Mid‑level engineers (3–5 years) see $100,000–$140,000 base plus $10,000–$20,000 bonus. Senior and lead roles (5+ years) command $150,000–$200,000 base with $20,000–$35,000 sign‑on incentives.
What skills and certifications are most valued?
High demand skills include cloud platform expertise (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert), data science proficiency (Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, TensorFlow Developer), and security credentials (Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CISSP). Proficiency in container orchestration (Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and modern programming languages (Go, Rust, Python) further boosts offer potential.
Can I work remotely in sign‑on bonus roles?
Yes—over 70% of sign‑on bonus positions allow full‑time remote work or hybrid arrangements. Companies provide virtual onboarding, 24/7 VPN access, and remote‑first culture tools like Slack, Zoom, and GitHub Copilot to support distributed teams.
How does a sign‑on bonus affect career progression?
A sign‑on bonus can fund continued education, certifications, or side projects that accelerate skill growth. It also signals a company’s confidence in your impact, often correlating with faster promotion timelines and increased equity grants.
What industry trends are driving sign‑on bonus demand?
The surge in AI model deployment, edge computing, and zero‑trust security frameworks is pushing companies to secure senior talent quickly. Additionally, the shift to serverless architectures and multi‑cloud strategies amplifies the need for engineers who can manage complex, cross‑platform environments, leading to higher sign‑on incentives.

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