Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Company: SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 20, 2025

Stay current with developments in the field of behavior analysis and autism treatment, integrating new research and best practices into clinical work.

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Community Manager

Company: Avanath

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted May 19, 2025

Coordinate and oversee on-site operations, including budget implementation, compliance matters, vendor relationships, contractor workmanship, rent collections,…

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Developer I

Company: IBC Bank

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 19, 2025

Ability to prepare, read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation and design specifications. Understanding of fundamental design principles for building…

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Electrical Journeyman

Company: HR Power 10

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 19, 2025

A valid Journeyman Electrician license in the state of Texas is required. A valid driver’s license is also required. High school diploma or equivalent.

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Data Analyst, CRM

Company: Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted May 20, 2025

Analyze data across multiple marketing technology platforms, including CRM systems, email marketing tools, social media analytics, and website traffic sources,…

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Senior Optical packaging design engineer

Company: APPLIED MATERIALS

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted May 19, 2025

You are also expected to design / develop multi-fiber optical connectors and work with external vendors to develop connector eco-system.

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sign-on bonus relocation assistance full time

Transplant Hepatologist BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted May 19, 2025

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California Marine Welder/Brazier 2

Company: Q.E.D. Systems

Location: National City, CA

Posted May 19, 2025

The candidate must be able to interpret NAVSEA technical drawings and understand welding symbols on drawings. Must have experience using hand tools, power tools…

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Hull Welder Repair/Fabrication Technician I

Company: Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc

Location: Imperial Beach, CA

Posted May 20, 2025

Ability to work in a field environment for extended periods (and in some cases, areas of extreme heat and humidity such as Guam, Djibouti, Bahrain, etc).

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Allergist Opportunity (Part-Time)- San Francisco, CA

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

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted May 19, 2025

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Powerpoint Presentation Graphic Designer

Company: NVIDIA

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted May 19, 2025

A BFA, BS, or MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent field (or equivalent experience). Demonstration of the fundamental principles of graphic design for brand,…

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Distinguished Software Engineer- RUCKUS Edge

Company: Commscope

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted May 18, 2025

Mentor and Inspire: Serve as a technical leader and mentor, championing engineering best practices, clean architecture, and performance optimization across…

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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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