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  • Lead Java Engineer - Onsite

    NTT Data 4.7company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Leandro, CA

    Company Overview: Req ID: 340267 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Lead Java Engineer to join our team in San Leandro, California (US-CA), United States (US) ONSITE NO STEM OPT Job Description: We are currently seeking a Java Lead Engineer to join our team in San Leandro, California (US-CA), United States (US). This is a hands-on role with primary focus on analysis, design, and development of complex business functionality. Weare looking for Senior Java/J2ee developers with strong passion for developing quality code and deep understanding ofcore concepts of Java/J2ee technologies. The ideal candidate would have deep experience with Java/J2ee ecosystem, well-versed in system design principles and proficient in designing and developing highly available, mission-critical applications. Responsibilities: * Lead a team of engineers to build , enhance and support Fraud and Authentication capabilities. * Design, develop , unit test and document application functionality using Agile development practices. * Participate in the entire Agile SDLC and interface with product owners, business analysts and deployment teams. Must have: * Minimum 10 years' relevant experience * Proficient in System design principles * Hands on experience in - Java Microservices, Spring or Spring boot - MongoDB - JUnit * Demonstrated experience with unit testing and mocking strategies. * Extensive working experience in SOA architecture (XML and JSON technologies). * Candidate must show sense of urgency and take end to end ownership of tasks * Candidate must be a self-starter , work independently with direction from a Principal Engineer/Engg Manager * Excellent verbal and written communication skills Nice to have * Prior experience with banking or financial domain. * PCF * Kafka About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com NTT DATA endeavors to make ********************** accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at **********************/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here. Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $71/hour. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits. #indist #li-northamerica
    $71 hourly 3d ago
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  • Senior Field Diagnostics Software Engineer

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading technology company based in San Francisco seeks a Sr. Software Engineer to develop and enhance diagnostic tools for Apple devices. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of software experience, strong skills in object-oriented design, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. This role offers a competitive salary range of $212,000 to $318,400 along with extensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $212k-318.4k yearly 4d ago
  • Senior Field Engineer

    Circle Internet Services Inc. 4.5company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    We prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees through our comprehensive benefit package, including generous paid time off to rest and recharge, holistic mental health support, and benefits covering employees up to 100%. Growth At CircleCI, employees have ample opportunity to learn new skills, including project-based learning and presentations from our colleagues. Your continued professional development is important to us because it's important to you. Flexibility What does it mean to work at CircleCI? For us, flexibility is key. As aSenior Field Engineer at CircleCI you will be the customer's trusted technical advisor throughout the sales and retention lifecycle. You'll provide hands‑on advice for cloud‑based and single‑tenant deployment and product guidance with CircleCI's largest prospects and customers. You will serve as the technical expert and owner of deal validation strategy, collaborating with account executives and success managers to identify customer business goals, needs, and pains and showing how CircleCI can address them. What You'll Do Lead the technical implementation and day‑to‑day management of CircleCI Demonstrations and proof‑of‑concepts. Demonstrate the technical feasibility, integrated into our customer's technology stack, ensuring early customer success and a long‑term business relationship. Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for customers, offering guidance on product implementation, adoption, and best practices. Conduct in‑depth analysis of customer use cases, identify opportunities for product optimization, and provide feedback to internal teams for improvements. Support strategic planning conversations with customer executives; connecting software delivery challenges with corporate objectives, articulating their full business impact. Lead technical discussions with enterprise clients, addressing complex issues, customizations, and integrations to meet customer‑specific requirements. Develop and deliver technical training sessions, workshops, and documentation to empower customers to maximize the value of CircleCI products. Stay up‑to‑date on industry trends, product updates, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance your technical knowledge and customer support capabilities. What We're Looking For 5‑10 years experience as an engineer in the application development, devops, or CI/CD space. Extensive experience with solutions selling in a technical customer‑facing role, such as Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Customer Success Engineer, or similar position, preferably in a SaaS or software development environment. Strong proficiency in CI/CD concepts, DevOps practices, software configuration, and scripting languages like Python, Shell, etc. Knowledge of Docker or Linux containers in general. Outstanding presentation skills. You feel comfortable leading presentations and demos of our platform to groups, both technical and non‑technical, in‑person and virtually. Proven track record of engaging with enterprise clients, understanding their technical requirements, and delivering solutions that drive customer success. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, Sales, Product, and Engineering, to advocate for customer needs and provide valuable insights for product enhancement. Ideal Candidates might also have: Experience developing mobile applications across iOS and Android devices. Strong ops/infrastructure knowledge, especially networking and security. About CircleCI CircleCI is the world's largest shared continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform, and the hub where code moves from idea to delivery. As one of the most‑used DevOps tools-processing more than 1 million builds a day-CircleCI has unique access to data on how engineering teams work, and how their code runs. Companies like Spotify, Coinbase, and BuzzFeed use us to improve engineering team productivity, release better products, and get to market faster. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in downtown San Francisco with a global remote workforce, CircleCI is venture‑backed by Base10, Greenspring Associates, Eleven Prime, IVP, Sapphire Ventures, Top Tier Capital Partners, Baseline Ventures, Threshold Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Owl Rock Capital, Next Equity Partners, Heavybit and Harrison Metal Capital. United States Base Pay Range $153,000 - $191,000 USD We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. CircleCI is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $153k-191k yearly 5d ago
  • Robotics AI Systems Engineer - Production Data & ML Pipelines

    Scale Ai, Inc. 4.1company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading AI solutions provider in San Francisco is seeking a Software Engineer for Robotics & Autonomous Systems. You will build production systems for data collection and model training, and collaborate with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software engineering, strong programming skills, and experience with robotics or AV systems. This role offers a competitive salary range of $248,400 - $310,500 USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $248.4k-310.5k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior Product Security Engineer - Secure-by-Design

    Digitalocean, LLC 3.7company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading cloud infrastructure provider is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer in San Francisco, CA. In this role, you will assess security risks for new products and features, collaborate with engineering teams, and champion a security culture. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in secure architecture design and a passion for mentoring. This remote role offers a competitive salary, ranging from $161,000 to $220,000, along with benefits and growth opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $161k-220k yearly 1d ago
  • Application Platform Staff Engineer

    Cisco Systems 4.8company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Meet the Team The Splunk Observability Application Platform Team is a dynamic group of engineers responsible for the core platform powering Splunk Observability Cloud. Our platform is the foundation for advanced observability capabilities that enable our customers to thrive. We operate in small, high-performing teams, driving significant impact and working with microservices at scale. Our mission is to optimize platform systems for reliability, transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, so engineering teams across Splunk Observability can focus on innovation and deliver unique value to customers. As we enter the agentic AI era, we face exciting opportunities and challenges to expand our platform for both agents and human users. Join us as we shape the next chapter of our platform, increase our scale, and delight our customers. You'll work with distributed systems, leverage open source where it fits, and build high-performance custom solutions when needed. Your Impact Lead the design and implementation of shared libraries, components, and microservices to build a modern, highly reliable, secure, and scalable application platform. Influence and contribute to critical decisions on technical architecture and platform design. Collaborate across multiple teams within Cisco to drive platform innovation and ensure seamless integration. Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Minimum Qualifications At least 6 months of hands‑on experience effectively leveraging AI coding assistance, with a strong “AI‑first” mindset. 3+ years of proven experience delivering large‑scale, distributed SaaS solutions. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Deep understanding of microservices and distributed application architecture, including when to simplify and seek alternatives. Exceptional problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Proficiency in Java and the ability to quickly learn new programming languages. Preferred Qualifications Experience and knowledge in the observability and monitoring domain. Strong troubleshooting and performance profiling capabilities. A devops automation mindset with a passion for engineering efficiency and process optimization. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada The starting salary range posted for this position is $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job‑related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies: 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non‑exempt employees 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year‑end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco Non‑exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non‑sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance‑based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non‑quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota‑based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows: .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota; 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%; 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation. For non‑quota‑based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $183,800.00 - $303,100.00 Non‑Metro New York state & Washington state: $163,600.00 - $269,800.00 For quota‑based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non‑exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. Cisco is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case‑by‑case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $183.8k-303.1k yearly 1d ago
  • Staff Platform Engineer - Database Systems

    Icon Ventures

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    About Quizlet At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly. We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We're energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools. Let's Build the Future of Learning Join us to design and deliver AI‑powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential. About the Role We're hiring a Staff Platform Engineer - Database Systems to be a core member of our Platform Engineering team. You'll contribute across the full infrastructure stack while bringing deep expertise in database systems, performance optimization, and data reliability. This role reports to the Senior Director of Technical Infrastructure. We're happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization. In this role, you will Platform Reliability & System Resilience: Develop, test, and implement infrastructure automation and tooling to maintain 99.95% availability under peak load. Build self‑healing capabilities, optimize resource utilization across Kubernetes clusters (GKE), and contribute to platform‑wide resilience initiatives. Database Performance & Operations: Serve as the team's database expert, diagnosing and resolving performance issues across Cloud Spanner, PlanetScale MySQL, and BigQuery. Conduct query analysis, implement indexing strategies, and optimize connection pooling to maintain sub‑100ms p99 latency. Caching & Data Access Layer: Design and implement caching strategies using Memorystore (Redis/Memcached). Build high‑volume connection management systems (in Go or Python) that efficiently handle database and cache access patterns under sustained load. Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Manage platform infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes. Build automation that improves developer velocity, reduces MTTR, and enables safe, self‑service infrastructure operations. Observability & Operational Excellence: Design and deploy instrumentation within Datadog for monitoring databases, caches, and platform services. Use post‑incident analyses (e.g., Jeli) to reduce operational toil and improve service reliability. Architectural Consulting & Standards: Partner with Product Engineering teams to review designs, define SLOs, optimize data access patterns, and ensure new services are resilient and operable before production deployment. What you bring to the table Strong software engineering foundation - you write production‑quality code, design scalable systems, and can reason about distributed systems tradeoffs. 5-8 years of hands‑on database engineering experience in production environments handling significant scale (thousands of RPS or more). Deep MySQL expertise (replication, sharding, query optimization, connection management); PlanetScale experience a plus. Multi‑database proficiency with Cloud Spanner, Postgres, and/or BigQuery. Production experience with in‑memory caches (Redis, Memcached, or Valkey). Kubernetes (GKE preferred) and Terraform experience for infrastructure as code. Strong coding skills in Python or Go for automation, tooling, and platform services. Hands‑on experience with GCP database services (Cloud Spanner, Cloud SQL, Memorystore, BigQuery) and monitoring platforms like Datadog. Strong understanding of backup/recovery, HA patterns, and incident response. Bonus points if you have Experience with Vitess or PlanetScale MySQL. Knowledge of Istio service mesh and database connection management patterns. Experience with data streaming platforms (Kafka, Pub/Sub). Compensation, Benefits & Perks Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $196,320 - $268,100, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options. Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work‑life balance. 20 vacation days that we expect you to take! Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice). Employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan with company match. Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth. Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits. 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice. Why Join Quizlet? 🌎 Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week. 🧠 Cutting‑edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science. 📈 Strong momentum: Top‑tier investors, sustainable business, real traction. 🎯 Mission‑first: Work that makes a difference in people's lives. 🤝 Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging. In Closing At Quizlet, we're excited about passionate people joining our team-even if you don't check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high‑quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together. Equal Opportunity Statement Quizlet's success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us! To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $196.3k-268.1k yearly 3d ago
  • Head of Robotic Deployments & Systems

    Medra

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A cutting-edge robotics company in San Francisco seeks a leader to drive technical strategy and deliver innovative robotic solutions. You will work directly with scientists, manage projects from conception to execution, and contribute to teams focusing on advanced robotics. Ideal candidates possess strong programming and debugging skills, a mechanical engineering background, and a passion for entrepreneurship. Competitive benefits, including 401k and unlimited PTO, are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $109k-153k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior AI Product Engineer for CAD & Drawing Automation

    Hanomi Inc.

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A tech startup focused on CAD intelligence is seeking a talented individual to own the creation and refinement of computational geometry features using Python and C++. You'll collaborate closely with engineers and gain insights from customers to shape the product roadmap. The role offers a generous equity package, opportunities for growth, and relocation assistance to San Francisco. Excellent communication skills and experience with reinforcement learning algorithms are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $107k-146k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Product Design Engineer

    Epoch Biodesign

    Lead engineer job in San Bruno, CA

    Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there's no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It's gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change. As a member of Mill's Product Design Engineering team you will be part of a cross functional team to design, validate and ship Mill's hardware products. You will work closely with other members of the PD team as well as cross functional groups including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Reliability, Product Management and Operations. Objectives of this role: Design mechanical systems to balance complex tradeoffs between cross functional teams including Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Reliability, Product Management and Operations Generate detailed CAD models, specifications and documentation Prototype, Test and Analyze component and system designs Validate and system performance and iterate designs to achieve targets Create predictive models and correlate with real world performance Perform root cause analysis of performance failures and drive corrective actions Work directly with the supply chain to ensure parts are properly manufactured and assembled. Qualifications BS degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent 2 + years experience working in mechanical product design. Consumer Electronics or Home Appliance industries are preferred Expertise in CAD modeling, experience with NX is preferred. Detailed knowledge of plastic and metal part manufacturing processes Solid understanding of product design concepts including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Tolerance Analysis Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to find simple solutions to complex problems A strong desire to work hands-on Strong communication skills The estimated base salary range for this position is $150k to $175k, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $150k-175k yearly 1d ago
  • Frontend Software Engineer - B2B Applications

    Openai 4.2company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    About the Team OpenAI's B2B Applications organization builds and operates the products that bring our cutting-edge research to millions of companies and developers worldwide. We power the OpenAI API and the Enterprise products that empower people around the world to do their jobs better and more efficiently. Our teams span product engineering, backend infrastructure, and safety, working together to ensure that OpenAI's technology is delivered with reliability, security, and a world-class user experience. About the Role We're looking for frontend engineers to craft the user interfaces that make advanced AI accessible and intuitive. You'll partner with design, product, and research teams to build responsive, performant, and secure web applications that bring OpenAI's models, and enterprise-facing products to life. This role is based in San Francisco, CA or New York City. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you will Build and maintain scalable web applications using modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and related technologies. Create reusable UI components and front-end infrastructure to accelerate product development. Optimize client performance and ensure accessibility across browsers and devices. Work closely with designers to implement intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Contribute to end-to-end product planning and decision-making. You might thrive in this role if you 5+ years of professional experience (excluding internships) building production web applications at scale. Are fluent in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and modern web tooling. Care deeply about design fidelity, performance, and accessibility. Enjoy iterating quickly to deliver polished, user-focused features. Former founder, or early engineer at a startup who has built a product from scratch is a plus. Interest in AI/ML (direct experience not required). Proven ability to thrive in fast-growing, product-driven companies by effectively navigating loosely defined tasks and managing competing priorities or deadlines. 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
    $116k-159k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Staff Backend Engineer - Platform APIs & Scalable Systems

    Slack 4.6company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading cloud software company is seeking a Staff Product-Driven Backend Engineer in San Francisco. The role involves designing scalable systems and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative features that enhance user experience. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in web applications and familiarity with PHP, Java, and MySQL. Join to help redefine enterprise collaboration through advanced integrations with Slack. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $123k-174k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Staff Backend Engineer - Network & Real-Time Systems

    Point One Navigation, Inc. 3.6company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company focused on precise location solutions seeks a Staff Engineer to join its Backend Services team. The role involves designing and maintaining backend services, contributing to system architecture, and working with technologies such as Java and Go. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience and a strong background in distributed systems. The company promotes a culture of collaboration, speed, and efficiency with opportunities for professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $117k-170k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Staff Backend Engineer - Scale & AI Systems

    Gamma.App

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading innovative tech company based in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead backend initiatives for a rapidly growing user base. You will architect systems for scalability and mentor engineering teams while ensuring fast and reliable performance. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in software engineering with strong skills in building APIs and optimizing complex systems. Join a warm and quirky team that values creativity while pushing the boundaries of AI technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $108k-169k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Staff Backend Engineer - Time Platform, Scalable Systems

    Rippling

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading HR and IT management company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer for the Workforce Management team. The role requires 8+ years in backend development with expertise in Python and Django, focusing on building scalable systems and mentoring peers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and impact team culture significantly. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and equity, plus the opportunity to work collaboratively in-office three days a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $108k-169k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Staff Fullstack Engineer - Build Real-Time Grid Systems

    Gridware

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to enhance their software engineering organization. The role involves designing full-stack systems for monitoring and managing distributed sensors on the electrical grid. Successful candidates will possess over 8 years of experience and skills in Python, TypeScript, and distributed systems. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $108k-169k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Provider Growth Lead: Build & Scale GTM Engines

    Develop Health Inc.

    Lead engineer job in Menlo Park, CA

    A healthcare tech company in Menlo Park is seeking a Head of Provider Growth to accelerate provider adoption. This role involves owning growth targets, running experiments, and refining outreach strategies. You will work hands-on to develop an efficient go-to-market system, build a dedicated team, and optimize growth channels. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in growth roles and a passion for making a tangible impact in healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $76k-116k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Staff CI/CD Engineer - Lead AI-Driven Pipelines

    Asana 4.6company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading platform for human + AI collaboration in San Francisco seeks a Staff CI/CD Engineer to enhance and develop high-performance CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in CI/CD for large-scale environments, and possess strong leadership abilities. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $248,000 to $282,000 annually, along with additional benefits and a hybrid work model. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $248k-282k yearly 2d ago
  • Staff Hardware Systems Engineer - BIOS/Firmware Lead

    Crusoe 4.1company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A technology company in Sunnyvale is seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer to lead the development of system firmware and kernel-level software for high-performance server platforms. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in hardware systems development and strong expertise in BIOS and firmware engineering. You will directly influence the company's future by enhancing hardware compatibility and performance. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, including stock options. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $117k-170k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Senior Field Diagnostics Engineer (iOS/macOS)

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    Lead engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A leading technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop advanced diagnostic tools for Apple devices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in Objective-C and Swift, and will play a key role in enhancing repair capabilities. Offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including stock options and educational reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $167k-214k yearly est. 4d ago

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How much does a lead engineer earn in Pacifica, CA?

The average lead engineer in Pacifica, CA earns between $70,000 and $172,000 annually. This compares to the national average lead engineer range of $60,000 to $120,000.

Average lead engineer salary in Pacifica, CA

$110,000

What are the biggest employers of Lead Engineers in Pacifica, CA?

The biggest employers of Lead Engineers in Pacifica, CA are:
  1. The Mill
  2. Hines
  3. Deep Origin
  4. Verkada
  5. Pattern
  6. Deep Origin Inc.
  7. Gulfstream Strategic Placements
  8. Mill Industries Inc.
  9. Ohalo
  10. Pattern Ai
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