Technical Leadership Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Substation Electrician-General Construction, Journey Level (All Regions)

Company: Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Sep 07, 2025

Uses power tools and hand tools to install equipment and systems, such as wire terminations, high voltage equipment, overhead and underground electrical and…

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Internal Communications Technical Designer

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Sep 06, 2025

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is adept at translating highly technical content into a clear and compelling story-with pixel-perfect precision.

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Manager 3, Customer Experience

Company: Intuit

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 06, 2025

Proven experience in service experience strategy, customer experience design, or related field with a focus on service delivery.

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Post consruction cleaning/Janitor

Company: World Technical Services

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Sep 08, 2025

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various locations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all…

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Data Scientist- Data Cloud

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 06, 2025

In your role as a Data Scientist you will: * Design and implement complex analytical models using dbt, SQL, and Python * Optimize and create data extraction…

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Cardiology - Electrophysiology Physician BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Sep 06, 2025

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Staff Software Engineer, AI/Machine Learning

Company: PSEMI CORPORATION

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 08, 2025

As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI/ML, you will be entrusted with end-to-end ownership of designing, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art AI/…

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Staff Data Scientist

Company: Intuit

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Sep 06, 2025

Solid communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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Senior Software Engineer - Data Cloud

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 07, 2025

We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer to build scalable services, data extraction tools, infrastructure as code automation, and AI agents in a…

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Integrative Medicine BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Sep 06, 2025

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California - Leadership Role on California’s Central Coast for a Dermatologist to Build an Exceptional Private Practice Career + Coastal Lifestyle!

Company: myDermRecruiter

Location: San Luis Obispo, California

Posted Sep 06, 2025

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Window Treatment Specialist

Company: Arena Direct Hire

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 07, 2025

Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively during the installation process. Familiarity with hand tools and power tools commonly used in…

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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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