Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Retail Associate

Company: Ross Stores

Location: San Ysidro, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Responds to Customer Service calls immediately. Follows all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card and refund transactions, voids and…

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Enrolled Agent, Tax Planner

Company: J&L Creative Solutions, Recruiters

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Represent clients during audits, appeals, and other interactions with the IRS or state tax authorities. Prepare and file federal and state tax returns for…

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Research Data Analyst 1- Onsite/Hybrid Opportunity

Company: Stanford University

Location: Stanford, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or…

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Localization Program Manager - TikTok Design (San Jose)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Experience with internationalization (i18n) engineering processes and best practices. Hands-on experience with AI-powered localization workflows, such as…

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Sous Chef – San Pedro Social

Company: San Pedro Social/Slice of Homage

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification (or ability to obtain). Assist with scheduling, ordering, inventory, and cost control.

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Installer – FF788

Company: Express Employment Professionals

Location: Reseda, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license preferred. Proficient with power tools, hand tools, and fabrication equipment. _*Full time – Temp to hire*_.

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Medical Assistant

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Aug 11, 2025

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Sales Associate - San Diego, CA - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Orthopaedics

Company: Johnson & Johnson

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

A valid driver's license issued in the United States. The overall responsibilities of the Sales Associate position include providing clinical and customer…

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Graphic Designer - Association Office

Company: YMCA of Silicon Valley

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Experience in video production, photography, and/or website design/management preferred, but not required. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills…

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Business Intelligence Analyst

Company: AECOM

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Translate complex data into clear, concise, and compelling visual stories and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences through various…

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Pharmacy General Manager

Company: Honeybee Health

Location: Culver City, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

*Technology enablement:* Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure our tools support long‑term operational goals and deliver actionable analytics…

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Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Monetization Technology - TikTok Ads Creative & Ecosystem) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 11, 2025

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and business growth through technical…

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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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