Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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OB/GYN

Company: John Muir Health

Location: San Ramon, California

Posted May 27, 2025

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Company: U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion

Location: San Diego, California

Posted May 27, 2025

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Executive Chef

Company: Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 27, 2025

You’ll work closely with ownership and front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless and outstanding guest experience. Kitchen management: 5 years (Preferred).

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HVAC Install Manager

Company: Electric Air

Location: Redwood City, CA

Posted May 27, 2025

Jump in and assist with service calls as needed to support the team. We are seeking a candidate who shares our passion and brings their own energy to the team…

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ERP Project Manager

Company: Leanteq

Location: Milpitas, CA

Posted May 27, 2025

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

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Product Analyst

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Burbank, CA

Posted May 27, 2025

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., statistics, data science, business, computer science) or equivalent experience.

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Construction Project Manager

Company: The Barrie Company

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 27, 2025

Coordinate with architects and design teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements into the construction process. San Diego, CA 92122 (Preferred).

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Family Medicine Physician BC/BE

Company: Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Location: San Jose, California

Posted May 26, 2025

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Credentialed Middle School Physical Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Company: New West Charter School

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 27, 2025

Teachers must be able to use data and other indicators to identify patterns of achievement or challenges and then work with students to develop and implement…

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Project Manager

Company: Qualcomm

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 27, 2025

Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline…

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Journeyman Glazier

Company: ENO GLASS, INC.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 27, 2025

*Driver’s License*: A valid Driver’s license is required for traveling to various jobsites and locations. *Jobsite Upkeeping: *responsible for managing the…

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Electroplating Technician

Company: Fabric8Labs

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 27, 2025

Strong interest and aptitude in hands-on technical and mechanical work. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to study and interpret sample parts,…

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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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