Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Commercial Software & Services

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Mar 24, 2025

Extensive experience in architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.

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Assistant Nurse Manager, L&D

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Leandro, California

Posted Mar 25, 2025

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Brakes and HVAC Repair Technician

Company: Knorr Brake Company

Location: Union City, CA

Posted Mar 25, 2025

The Brakes and HVAC Repair Technician provides repair or overhaul of pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment. High School Diploma or GED.

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Window Installer / Carpenter

Company: Renewal by Andersen

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 25, 2025

We use no sub-contractors in our product installation, and provide the best labor warranty on the market. Technical Skills: Proficiency with hand and power…

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Skilled Subcontractor – Woodworking, Welding & General Fabrication

Company: Rally Department

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Mar 24, 2025

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and sketches. Fabricate custom structures, installations, and props based on design specifications…

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LVN II Outpatient - ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Pulmonology-Regular Clinic - On Call

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Mar 25, 2025

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Physician, Neurological Surgery (San Francisco, CA)

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Mar 24, 2025

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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECH-LI

Company: VIP Staffing

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Mar 24, 2025

2-3 years of experience in electrical maintenance, repair, or a related field. Proficiency with electrical testing tools (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ohmmeters).

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Physician, Family Medicine / Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Mar 25, 2025

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Endocrinologist BC/BE

Company: Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Location: San Carlos, California

Posted Mar 23, 2025

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Respiratory Care Practitioner I Registered

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Leandro, California

Posted Mar 23, 2025

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Senior Accountant

Company: Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Mar 25, 2025

Must have a vehicle, valid CA Driver’s License, proof of insurance and driving record acceptable by Goodwill’s insurance company. Maintains Gift Card recording.

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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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