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  • Senior PMM, CUDA-X Libraries - Lead GTM & Content

    Nvidia Corporation 4.9company rating

    Lead developer job in Santa Clara, CA

    A leading technology company located in California seeks an experienced product marketer to join its team. This role involves leading go-to-market strategies for the CUDA-X libraries, creating compelling content, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in technology marketing and a solid understanding of NVIDIA's platforms, along with strong public speaking skills. Competitive salary offered up to $287,500 plus equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $287.5k yearly 2d ago
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  • Senior Design Lead, Payments & Risk Platform

    Monograph

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A financial technology company is hiring a Senior Staff Product Designer to enhance payment and risk solutions. This role requires over 10 years of experience in product design and a history of collaborating effectively with engineering teams. You will influence product strategy and work closely with user researchers to create intuitive experiences. The position is located in San Francisco with a competitive salary range of $202,000 to $253,000 per year, emphasizing equity as part of its compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $202k-253k yearly 2d ago
  • Senior GTM Incentive Design Lead

    Klaviyo Inc. 4.2company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company is seeking a Senior Manager of GTM Incentive Compensation Design in San Francisco, California. The role focuses on creating incentive programs that align with strategic goals. Candidates should have 7+ years in Sales Compensation within SaaS or technology sectors, and experience with AI and analytics. The position offers a base salary range from $152,000 to $228,000, and involves leading cross-functional partnerships and continuous program improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $152k-228k yearly 5d ago
  • Senior Accounting Operations Leader: Scale & Automate

    Kubelt

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading tech company in San Francisco is looking for a Senior Manager of Accounting Operations to lead core accounting processes and drive automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in senior accounting roles and a track record of managing end-to-end operations. You will oversee accounting activities complying with U.S. GAAP while mentoring a talented team. Competitive salary of $170,000 - $200,000 plus excellent benefits are offered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $170k-200k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior Telecom & Systems Consulting Lead

    Teecom 3.5company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading technology consulting firm in San Francisco seeks a Principal Consultant to lead complex engineering projects and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering and over eight years of experience in structured cabling design. This role includes developing client relationships and maintaining project budgets while enhancing the firm's training programs. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $107k-160k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Frontend Platform Lead - Ambient AI

    Commure Incorporated

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading healthcare technology company in California is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead its Frontend Platform team. This role requires a strong candidate with 7+ years of engineering experience and at least 3 years in management. You will drive architectural decisions and improve frontend performance for our Ambient AI products, impacting over 500,000 clinicians. Join us in transforming healthcare through innovative technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Senior Demand Gen Campaign Lead | AI-Driven Growth

    Menlo Ventures

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading technology investment firm in San Francisco seeks a Senior Campaign Manager to oversee the lifecycle of demand generation programs. The role involves designing and executing integrated marketing campaigns aligned with strategic objectives, leveraging analytics for optimization, and managing cross-functional teams. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in demand generation and familiarity with tools like HubSpot and Salesforce. Benefits include unlimited PTO and a lucrative bonus plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Senior Revenue Accounting Lead

    Nacba

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Revenue Accountant to oversee revenue streams and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years in revenue accounting, ideally in SaaS, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing the revenue accounting team, cross-functional collaboration, and driving process improvements. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering a collaborative work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Technical Lead (Design | Verification)

    Quix Recruitment Group Ltd.

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    Our client is a world-leading technology company driving innovation in next-generation ASIC and SoC architectures. They are delivering cutting‑edge silicon for AI, high‑performance computing, and custom memory-intensive applications. We are partnering on a strategic ASIC program involving advanced ARM-based architectures, chiplet/UCIe technologies, and custom high-speed memory interfaces. The program is already in motion, and a specialized 60/40 RTL Engineering - DV team is being built to accelerate critical design and verification milestones. This role offers immediate technical impact: you will be contributing directly to the tape‑in of new custom IP, integrating complex third‑party components, and driving verification at scale. What You'll Do Lead design or verification of complex IP blocks, owning them end‑to‑end from specification through integration. Define specs, architecture, and microarchitecture for your blocks. Build, guide, or mentor teams on UVM verification environments and testbench architectures. Collaborate directly with senior client engineering leadership on critical technical decisions. Mentor junior engineers and ensure long‑term stability and continuity of the program. Support integration of third‑party IP into larger SoCs or subsystems. Optimize designs and verification strategies for performance, reliability, and scalability. Requirements 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design or design verification (DV). Strong hands‑on experience with custom memory controllers/interfaces. Deep expertise in ARM-based ecosystems, including AMBA interconnects, buses, and debug infrastructure. Strong proficiency in RTL/Verilog/SystemVerilog, microarchitecture, synthesis, timing constraints, and lint/CDC checks. Demonstrated ability to own blocks independently, from specification to integration and verification. Proven experience in UVM-based verification, testbench architecture, and subsystem‑level verification. Comfortable representing engineering decisions to senior stakeholders. Bonus Points Experience with DRAM memory controllers. Experience with UCIe or other chiplet‑integration technologies. Prior leadership of complex IP block design/verification. Strong spec interpretation and documentation discipline. Demonstrated stability with long‑term program ownership. Why This Role Matters This position is pivotal for the success of a strategic next‑generation ASIC initiative. You will have ownership of major IP blocks with immediate technical impact on AI and high‑performance computing roadmaps. This is a role for strong, independent technical leads who can operate confidently, mentor others, and scale with a rapidly evolving program. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Senior AI Security Demand Gen Lead

    Lakera Inc.

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading cybersecurity company is looking for a Senior Demand Generation Manager to drive the demand engine for their AI Security business. This role includes developing and executing multi-channel campaigns while ensuring pipeline creation and campaign effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years in B2B SaaS demand generation, especially in cybersecurity or AI, and proven skills in tools like HubSpot and Salesforce. The position offers a chance to work with a dynamic team and shape the future of AI security. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Senior Backend Lead - Healthcare AI Platform

    Onos Health Inc.

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A healthcare technology firm in San Francisco is looking for an experienced technical leader to drive the development of its platform. The role involves leading integration efforts for enterprise customers and developing new features, with a focus on improving healthcare administration. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, expertise in data engineering, and strong collaboration skills. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 2-3 times per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Energy Consulting Lead - Policy & Markets

    Environmental Economics, Inc.

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading energy consulting firm in San Francisco seeks a Managing Consultant to tackle crucial energy issues. The role involves leading projects, collaborating with clients, and driving innovative solutions in the electricity sector. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and have significant experience in energy-related fields. Exceptional benefits, a hybrid work environment, and a commitment to employee development are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Tax & Filings Operations Leader

    Numeral

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A fast-growing tech company in San Francisco is looking for a Senior Manager, Tax and Filings to lead their filings operations. In this role, you will manage a distributed team and ensure compliance in tax filings while building scalable processes. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in U.S. tax filings and proven leadership in operations-heavy roles. This position is critical as the company scales, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Frontend Platform Lead - Ambient AI

    Commure

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A healthcare technology company in San Francisco is searching for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Frontend Platform team. This role is pivotal in developing and managing the frontend infrastructure for Ambient AI products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in frontend development, particularly in real-time and data-intensive systems, and will be responsible for improving user experiences across clinical workflows. Join us to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Workday Platform Lead

    Wdbeacon

    Lead developer job in San Mateo, CA

    A leading cloud platform for insurers is looking for a Manager, Workday Technology in San Mateo, California. This role involves providing functional and technical leadership of the Workday platform, managing a high-performing team, and driving initiatives for optimization and integration. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of Workday experience, including team management, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary and benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Senior Capital Markets & Credit Analytics Lead

    Goodleap, LLC 4.6company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading technology financing company in San Francisco is seeking a Sr. Capital Markets & Credit Analytics Analyst to enhance capital markets performance through data-driven insights. The role involves developing credit strategies, conducting market research, and engaging in financial modeling. Ideal candidates have 4-6 years of experience, strong skills in SQL and Python, and a passion for credit analytics. The position offers a competitive salary between $105,000 and $140,000 annually, with opportunities for professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $105k-140k yearly 3d ago
  • Fullstack Web Developer

    Right Professionals Ltd.

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    # Fullstack Web Developerby in#### OverviewAs a Human Resources Coordinator, you will work within a Product Delivery Team fused with UX, engineering, product and data talent. You will help the team design beautiful interfaces that solve business challenges for our clients. We work with a number of Tier 1 banks on building web-based applications for AML, KYC and Sanctions List management workflows. This role is ideal if you are looking to segue your career into the FinTech or Big Data arenas.#### Responsabilities* Be involved in every step of the product design cycle from discovery to developer handoff and user acceptance testing.* Work with BAs, product managers and tech teams to lead the Product Design* Maintain quality of the design process and ensure that when designs are translated into code they accurately reflect the design specifications.* Accurately estimate design tickets during planning sessions.* Contribute to sketching sessions involving non-designers Create, iterate and maintain UI deliverables including sketch files, style guides, high fidelity prototypes, micro interaction specifications and pattern libraries.* Ensure design choices are data led by identifying assumptions to test each sprint, and work with the analysts in your team to plan moderated usability test sessions.* Design pixel perfect responsive UI's and understand that adopting common interface patterns is better for UX than reinventing the wheel* Present your work to the wider business at Show & Tell sessions.#### Requirements* 4+ years of system administration experience with the Microsoft Server platform (2012/2016, Microsoft IIS, Active Directory)* 3+ years of hands-on system administration experience with AWS (EC2, Elastic Load Balancing, Multi AZ, etc.)* 4+ years of SQL Server, MySQL* Working knowledge of Encryption techniques and protocols, Multi-factor authentication, Data protection, Penetration testing, Security threats* Bachelor's Degree, or 4+ years of hands-on IT experience#### Skills* Programming experience developing web applications with the Microsoft .NET stack and a basic knowledge of SQL* Development experience with Angular, Node.JS, or ColdFusion* HTML, CSS, XHTML, XML* Hypervisors, SAN's, load balancers, firewalls, and Web Application Firewall (WAF)* Experience with Higher Logic (a collaboration platform)* MongoDB, Drupal* Mobile App Development (iOS and Android)* Episerver CMS* Microsoft Team Foundation Server* Speaker Management System (Planstone) ExperienceNo ExperienceWork LevelNo ExperienceLocationSan Francisco #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $82k-113k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Software Engineer - Jobs Platform & Certifications

    Openai 4.2company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    About the Role We're looking for exceptional engineers to help build one of the most transformative applications of AI: using ChatGPT to expand economic opportunity at scale. This is a unique chance to work at the intersection of agents, search/matching, personalization, UX, and real-world economic impact and building AI products that directly change people's lives. Millions already turn to ChatGPT for career help, but the job market is stuck in static résumés, keyword search, and opaque hiring. We're building something different: a career agent that understands your skills, helps you prove them through certifications, and works nonstop to unlock opportunities - leading to a network where worker and employer agents match on real capabilities, not job boards. In this role, you will: Own major product surfaces end-to-end to build the next-generation AI-powered jobs platform Design and ship core systems for matching, candidate verification, skills representation, and workflow automation Work with research to turn new model and agent capabilities into production features that help users prove skills, certify expertise, and find great opportunities Build high-trust, scalable systems that support millions of job seekers and employers Run experiments, talk to users, and iterate quickly to identify what drives successful outcomes, not clicks or resumes Work closely with product, design, research, and ops to create human-centered experiences powered by AI Optimize for speed, reliability, and security, ensuring a trusted platform for economic mobility You may be a good fit if you have: 5+ years of software engineering experience building highly-available user-facing products Experience working across the stack (frontend + backend) and comfort owning features end-to-end Passion for marketplaces, matching systems, or search/personalization, even if you haven't built one before Interest in AI-driven UX, agents, and workflow automation (direct ML experience not required) Enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment where new ideas ship quickly and user impact matters most About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policy statement. Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $122k-166k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Lead Investor Marketing & Growth - SaaS

    Menlo Ventures

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading venture capital firm is seeking a Lead Customer Marketing Manager to drive customer marketing efforts and enhance customer experience for its Fund Administration business. This role requires 5+ years of customer or growth marketing experience, focusing on campaign execution and strategy development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, have a strong data-driven approach, and a clear understanding of SaaS marketing dynamics. Located in San Francisco, this position offers a competitive salary and equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-169k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Software Engineer, Reliability

    Openai 4.2company rating

    Lead developer job in San Francisco, CA

    Join the engineering teams that bring OpenAI's ideas safely to the world!! The Applied Engineering team works across research, engineering, product, and design to bring OpenAI's technology to consumers and businesses. We seek to learn from deployment and distribute the benefits of AI, while ensuring that this powerful tool is used responsibly and safely. Safety is more important to us than unfettered growth. About the Role As OpenAI continues to grow, we are looking for experienced, problem-solving engineers to ensure our systems scale. Our success depends on our ability to quickly iterate on products while also ensuring that they are performant and reliable. You will work in a deeply iterative, collaborative, fast-paced environment to bring our technology to millions of users around the world, and ensure it's delivered with safety and reliability in mind. Successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems as we continue to expand. As a reliability expert, you will be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the stability, scalability, and performance of our rapidly evolving infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and data scientists, to build and maintain resilient systems that can handle our growing user base and workload. In this role, you will: Design and implement solutions to ensure the scalability of our infrastructure to meet rapidly increasing demands. Collaborate with development teams to make the systems they design and operate more reliable. Implement and manage monitoring systems to proactively identify issues and anomalies in our production environment. Develop and maintain service level objectives (SLOs) and service level indicators (SLIs) to measure and ensure system reliability. Implement fault-tolerant and resilient design patterns to minimize service disruptions. Build and maintain automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve system reliability. Partner with researchers, engineers, product managers, and designers to bring new features and research capabilities to the world. Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to critical incidents and ensure 24/7 system availability. You might thrive in this role if you: Enjoy seeking out and addressing bottlenecks and areas for performance improvement in our systems. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Are experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that reliability and scalability are considered in the design and development of new features and services. Have a track record of accelerating engineering reliability by empowering your fellow engineers with excellent tooling and systems. Have a humble attitude, an eagerness to help your colleagues, and a desire to do whatever it takes to make the team succeed. Own problems end-to-end, and are willing to pick up whatever knowledge you're missing to get the job done. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Proven experience as an reliability engineer or a similar role in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling company. Strong proficiency in cloud infrastructure. Proficiency in programming/scripting languages. Experience with containerization technologies and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience with observability tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk and ELK stack. Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh technologies. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments. This role is exclusively based in our San Francisco HQ. We offer relocation assistance to new employees. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $122k-166k yearly est. 5d ago

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How much does a lead developer earn in San Mateo, CA?

The average lead developer in San Mateo, CA earns between $97,000 and $198,000 annually. This compares to the national average lead developer range of $83,000 to $161,000.

Average lead developer salary in San Mateo, CA

$139,000

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The biggest employers of Lead Developers in San Mateo, CA are:
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