Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Senior Plumbing Engineer (PE)

Company: AlphaStaff Talent Search

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with eligibility to transfer to Texas if currently licensed in another state. Half-day Fridays year-round.

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Assistant Chef - RWC (Part Time)

Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula

Location: Redwood City, CA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Food Handler's certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire). Track inventory levels for ingredients, tools, and equipment. Assistant Chef - RWC Part Time.

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Senior Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

Company: CoolSys

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Sr, senior, Service Tech, refridgeration, HVAC, refrigeration, HVAC-R, HVAC/R, diagnostic, commercial, service, install, mechanical, mechanic, apprentice, AC,…

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Lead Carpenter

Company: Timeline Design+Build

Location: Saratoga, CA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Assist with post-construction warranty or maintenance calls as needed. Operate hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment safely and effectively.

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Acquisition Security Analyst

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 15, 2025

Provide technical analysis and OPSEC support to SAF/AAZ and SAF/AQ Special programs and other associated operations, missions, and organizational elements…

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IT Solutions Architect

Company: Booz Allen

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Collaborate with systems and network engineering teams to assess current-state environments and identify migration dependencies.

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Manager, Cloud Development and Automation

Company: KPMG

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored solutions, utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills to interact…

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Sous Chef

Company: Water Grill San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to troubleshooting variances, to developing the line…

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Robatayaki Chef

Company: Iki Toro, Sushi, Robata, Bar

Location: Glendale, CA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Food handler’s certification (preferred). Minimum 5 years of experience as a Robata or Japanese grill chef in a high-end or busy kitchen.

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Womens Apparel Sales Data Analyst and Entry

Company: Style Melody Inc

Location: Vernon, CA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Minimum 2 years of experience in sales operations, sales strategy, or a related field (experience in the women’s apparel wholesale clothing industry preferred).

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Dialysis Nurse Manager (PCC)

Company: No Employer

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Aug 14, 2025

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Project Manager

Company: Greenberg Constrction

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Travel to job sites as needed (valid driver’s license required). Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction management or a related field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Technical Leadership roles by seniority level?
Engineering Manager: $140k–$190k base, often topped with 10–20% bonus and 0.5–1% equity. Director of Engineering: $190k–$240k base, 15–25% bonus, 1–3% equity. VP/Head of Engineering: $240k–$320k base, 20–30% bonus, 3–7% equity. Adjustments for cost‑of‑living and company size apply; leaders in AI/ML or multi‑cloud sectors may see a 5–10% premium.
What core skills and certifications are essential for Technical Leadership positions?
Core skills: Kubernetes & container orchestration, Terraform or Pulumi for IaC, GitOps with Flux or ArgoCD, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI), cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI Ops (MLflow, Kubeflow), data platform architecture, security (CISSP, ISO 27001), cost‑optimization, and people management. Certifications that add credibility: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified DevOps Professional, and Scrum Master for cross‑functional leadership.
How common is remote work for Technical Leadership roles?
Approximately 65% of Technical Leadership openings allow full‑time remote work, 20% are hybrid (3–5 days on‑site), and 15% require on‑site presence. Remote roles often demand 24/7 coverage across time zones, so leaders use asynchronous OKR reviews, distributed retrospectives, and tooling like Slack, Zoom, Azure DevOps, and Jira to coordinate squads worldwide.
What are the typical career progression paths for Technical Leaders?
Typical trajectory: Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering → VP/Head of Engineering → Chief Technology Officer or Chief Architect. Lateral moves include Enterprise Solutions Lead, AI/ML Platform Lead, Technical Advisor, or Consulting roles. Advancement hinges on mastering cross‑functional strategy, earning advanced certifications, publishing technical roadmaps, and demonstrating measurable impact on product velocity and revenue.
What industry trends should Technical Leaders be aware of?
Key trends: AI/ML Ops integration for automated model deployment, serverless and Function‑as‑a‑Service for cost‑efficient scaling, multi‑cloud governance tools like Anthos or Terraform Enterprise, AI‑driven observability and predictive monitoring, edge computing for low‑latency services, data mesh and governance frameworks, automated security (SecOps), sustainability metrics for cloud usage, and remote‑first culture with distributed leadership practices. Leaders should adopt Kubernetes‑native ops, implement cost‑monitoring dashboards, and champion DevSecOps to stay competitive.

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