Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Customer Service Representative

Company: Shea Properties

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted May 30, 2025

Completes and tracks telephone calls to residents, including follow up calls, welcome calls and apartment work orders. Time management and organization skills.

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Nuclear Medicine Tech - Part Time - San Diego

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jun 01, 2025

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Kitchen Manager/Chef

Company: Blue Daisy

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Posted May 31, 2025

Collaborate with front-of-house staff to enhance customer service and dining experiences. Experience in budgeting and cost control within a food service…

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Sr. Software Engineer 2 - Fullstack

Company: ICANN

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 31, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field. Design, develop, and refactor applications and features based on evolving requirements.

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Staff RN - Hospital - Med/Surg

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Marcos, California

Posted Jun 01, 2025

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Mobile Application Engineer (Information Systems)

Company: San Antonio Water System

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 31, 2025

This position is responsible for providing technical expertise and analytical guidance to architects, management and technical resources, collaborating closely…

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Sous Chef

Company: White Lodging - Kimpton Santo San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 31, 2025

A passion for coaching, developing talent, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Organize, oversee, and manage food prep operations, including creating…

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Mobile Application Engineer (Information Systems)

Company: San Antonio Water System

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 31, 2025

This position is responsible for providing technical expertise and analytical guidance to architects, management and technical resources, collaborating closely…

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Occupational Medicine Opportunity with Loan Forgiveness in San Francisco, CA

Company: Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Jun 02, 2025

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Cardiology Non-Invasive

Company: Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Jun 02, 2025

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Corporate Accountant

Company: General Atomics and Affiliated Companies

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 31, 2025

Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive experience in…

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Consumer Health Business Manager

Company: Open Healthcare US

Location: Torrance, CA

Posted Jun 01, 2025

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

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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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