Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Graphic Design Teacher (Part-Time)

Company: Notre Dame High School San Jose

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

Willingness to work with individual students to develop portfolios and independent study projects in the arts. Teach assigned 2 graphic design classes.

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Sp Unit Staff RN - Hospital

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jun 03, 2025

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Security Specialist - NREMT Preferred

Company: Gavin de Becker & Associates

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jun 03, 2025

PLT includes 500 hours of training, mentoring, instructing, and certification + 4 additional advanced executive protection/leadership training academies.

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Cybersecurity RMF Analyst

Company: Boarhog LLC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

Verification and validation, engineering analysis, technical documentation analysis, reviewing software and hardware designs for cybersecurity risks or issues…

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SPI Tech Operator 1

Company: Sierra Circuits

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jun 03, 2025

The ability to lift 20 lbs., open filing cabinets, and bend, stand, or climb on step ladders as necessary. Support continuous improvement initiatives and root…

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Project Manager

Company: thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc

Location: Poway, CA

Posted Jun 03, 2025

A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness. Leads cross-functional operational excellence initiatives (non-product…

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SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Company: Bon Appetit

Location: Redwood City, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

Brainstorm, develop, and execute creative ideas for the design of sales materials including sales proposals and presentations.

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Data & Business Analyst

Company: Realty Income Corporation

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

It is expected to execute the duties of this position a qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, computer science,…

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Embedded Platform Engineer

Company: Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Location: Long Beach, CA

Posted Jun 03, 2025

Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis and design. Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, system debugging,…

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Welder Lead

Company: PROPULSION CONTROLS ENGINEERING LLC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which…

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Marketing Manager

Company: Vicarious

Location: Los Gatos, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

At least 5 years of experience in marketing, with additional background in public relations, sales, or a similar field.

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Head of Brion Marketing & Business Development

Company: ASML

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jun 02, 2025

MS or higher in science / engineering or MBA with engineering background. Ability to develop deep understanding of technology and engage with discussions with…

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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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