Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Experienced Project Manager

Company: ADORE Homes Inc.

Location: Campbell, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Valid driver's license with clean record for site visits. You'll be the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize housing through innovative prefab…

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AWS IAM Architect/ Remote

Company: Motion Recruitment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 14, 2025

This role will lead the design and implementation of scalable IAM and PAM solutions in modern enterprise cloud environments. 20% IAM Automation, CI/CD, IaC.

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Electrical-Mechanical Technician

Company: AppleOne Technical

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Troubleshoot PLC, motion control, and I/O subsystems using PC based software, and electrical metering and measurement tools will be keys to success in this…

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MWR Motor Vehicle Operator

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Coronado, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

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ESL Coordinator/Teacher

Company: Great Hearts Texas

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Through the state mandated Language Proficiency Assessment Committee identification, monitoring and reclassification processes, ESL Coordinators and Teachers…

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Program Manager

Company: Hyve Solutions

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or business. Work with our Supply Chain Managers to release work orders and own those work orders until they are…

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Accountant II

Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Ensures adherence to all state and federal rules and regulations, as well as departmental standards. Conducts in-depth analysis, reviews and audits of assigned…

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Nursing Assistant- Nursing Escort Equipment Management

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jul 15, 2025

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Plumbing Cable Technician

Company: L.A. Hydro-Jet & Rooter Service

Location: Torrance, CA

Posted Jul 14, 2025

2 years of service and repair plumbing experience REQUIRED (residential or commercial). You will be responsible for assembling, installing, and repairing pipes,…

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Residential Electrician

Company: Interwest Electric

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Utilize hand tools effectively for building and framing carpentry tasks related to electrical installations. Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and…

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Group Strategy Manager

Company: Marriott International, Inc

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or…

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Customer Service Representative (Bilingual)

Company: Community Choice Financial Family of Brands

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and personal vehicle to use throughout the workday (mileage compensated). Company-Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.

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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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