Jobs in New Almaden, CA

• Develop and manage a comprehensive communications plan supporting Collaboration initiative, including Webex Suite, collaboration devices, and customer experience.
• Drive executive messaging around product innovation, AI-powered capabilities, and key business milestones.
• Create and manage content for executive briefings, internal communications, and thought leadership.
• Collaborate with PR, analyst relations, and internal communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Track communication deliverables and ensure timely execution aligned with business goals.
• Prepare executive briefing materials for leadership meetings and external engagements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather updates, success stories, and business impact insights to enhance storytelling.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7-10+ years of experience in executive communications, corporate communications, content strategy, or program management.
• Strong experience supporting senior executives with messaging, presentations, and communication strategy.
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or collaboration products (e.g., video conferencing, enterprise tools).
• Proven ability to manage multiple communication initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.
  

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to prepare financials and financial analysis reports to analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty .Evaluation, originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select and apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to specific assignments. Uses mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the risk. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and provide recommendations to minimize the cost of risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform valuation services for pension and post-retirement medical plans

• Prepare plan design alternatives for pension and post-retirement medical plans

• Prepare and present key findings to clients

• Perform project tasks independently

• Participate in the development of deliverable content that meets the needs of the client

• Anticipate client needs and formulate solutions to client issues

• Prepare deliverables with accuracy and quality

• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior staff

• Manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experiences

Knowledge of

• Advanced statistics and modeling software

• identifying and validating pension plan data

• Experience performing benefit calculations

Skill in

• Identifying patterns and trends in complex sets of data to determine the factors that have an effect on certain types of events.

• Ability to use and develop spreadsheets, databases, and statistical analysis tools

Ability to

• Explain complex technical matters to those without an actuarial background.

• Communicate clearly through the reports and memos that describe their work and recommendations.

• Proficient use and development of spreadsheets, databases, and statistical analysis tools.

Education/Previous Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field, single employer and multiemployer pension plan actuary experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or other business related field

Licenses/Certifications

• FSA, ASA, and/or EA actuarial designation

• Member of the American Academy of Actuaries preferred

About Straia

At Straia, we’re building the AI-native intelligence layer for colleges and universities.

Today, colleges run on dozens of disconnected systems, forcing staff to spend hundreds of hours manually reconciling data, compiling reports, and tracking down insights. Straia changes that. We unify institutional data and layer on AI agents that answer questions, generate insights/visualizations, and automate repetitive workflows, transforming how colleges operate.

Over time, Straia will evolve into the core intelligence layer for institutional operations, where every function, from student advising to admissions to budgeting and resource planning, is supported by collaborative AI agents that understand each institution’s unique data landscape.

We recently raised our pre-seed from a16z, Reach Capital, and JFF Ventures, and are now hiring a founding backend engineer to help build the technical backbone of how institutions interact with their data.

The Role

As a Founding Engineer at Straia, you’ll work directly with a small team including directly with our CEO (Ryan), CTO (Alan) and CPO (Nikki) to design, build, and scale the core infrastructure of our platform.

This is a 0 → 1 opportunity to shape not just the product, but the engineering culture, architecture, and trajectory of the company. You’ll ship fast, make key technical decisions, and help define how AI can power the next generation of enterprise data intelligence.

We’re specifically looking for someone who consistently raises the bar. The kind of engineer whose default speed and judgment increase the velocity of everyone around them. If you thrive when expectations are high and the pace is fast, you’ll feel right at home

What You'll Do

• Build the core platform — architect and implement services spanning data ingestion, query orchestration, and agentic AI workflows
• Ship end-to-end features across our React + Node.js + Postgres stack, integrating directly with LLMs like GPT, Gemini, and Claude
• Scale infrastructure on GCP for performance, reliability, and data security
• Collaborate with users (university data teams and administrators) to translate real problems into elegant, powerful solutions
• Lay the foundation for Straia’s engineering culture, best practices, and technical roadmap
• Prototype fast, iterate faster — your work will directly shape how education leaders experience AI in their daily decision-making

Who You Are

• 4–7 years of experience building and shipping full-stack applications, with a strong emphasis on backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres).
• Deeply technical, with a track record of building scalable, high-quality software
• Startup-minded — you thrive in ambiguity, love building from scratch, and see constraints as creative fuel
• Mission-driven — excited to improve education through technology that makes institutions smarter, faster, and more equitable
• Collaborative and high-agency — you take initiative, value clear communication, and have the instincts of an owner, not an employee
• AI-curious or experienced — exposure to LLMs, vector databases, or prompt engineering is a plus

Our Stack

• Frontend: React + Vite
• Backend: Node.js + Express, orchestrating data and AI agent workflows
• Data Layer: Postgres + Caching for fast queries
• LLM Integration: GPT, Gemini, Claude via API
• Cloud & Infra: Hosted on GCP

Why Join Straia

• Be one of the first engineers at a venture-backed AI company redefining institutional intelligence in higher ed
• Shape the core architecture and engineering culture from day one
• Work directly with top-tier investors and advisors from a16z, Reach, and JFF Ventures
• Join a small, fast-moving team that works incredibly hard, ships fast, and still makes time for good food, laughs, and adventures — we take our work seriously, but not ourselves
• Build meaningful technology that directly impacts student success and equity across colleges nationwide

What We Offer

• Compensation: $160K–$225K + equity
• Location: San Francisco (in office 4 days a week)
• Benefits: Health (platinum insurance), dental, and vision

**We do not sponsor Visas**

Local to Bay area

1 day onsite @ Oakland office.

Role must interface with both business and engineers; expected to work directly with engineering teams.

Focus is on the enterprise data platform and data engineering; not an analytics/visualization role.

Core technical expectations

Strong data ecosystem background: experience leading data products or data warehousing initiatives.

Solid understanding of schemas, databases, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes; no hands-on coding expected but must be able to engage deeply with engineers and “know what they are talking about.”

Primary data warehouse platform: Snowflake.

Broader big data background acceptable if not purely Snowflake (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).

Current ETL tool: Informatica; hands-on Informatica expertise is not required.

Analytics/visualization not in scope; Power BI knowledge is a nice-to-have, not mandatory.

Role and scope

Titles vary across industry: product owner (PO), project manager, scrum master, TPM; at PG&E, similar roles may be labeled “product managers.”

Not seeking a pure scrum master or a typical external-facing PO who only writes requirements.

Role must interface with both business and engineers; expected to work directly with engineering teams.

Focus is on the enterprise data platform and data engineering; not an analytics/visualization role.

Core technical expectations

Strong data ecosystem background: experience leading data products or data warehousing initiatives.

Solid understanding of schemas, databases, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes; no hands-on coding expected but must be able to engage deeply with engineers and “know what they are talking about.”

Primary data warehouse platform: Snowflake.

Broader big data background acceptable if not purely Snowflake (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).

Current ETL tool: Informatica; hands-on Informatica expertise is not required.

Analytics/visualization not in scope; Power BI knowledge is a nice-to-have, not mandatory.

Embedded systems engineer who is comfortable working closely with hardware engineers on bringing up and testing new hardware designs. Comfortable reading component data sheets and user manuals, and hardware schematics. Work with ASIC team on bringing up new custom network switch ASIC’s. Create the diagnostics test for various platforms and work with design engineers to bring up platforms.

• 4 years minimum experience programming in C
• strong experience with embedded software development (e.g. - bare metal)
• experience bringing up hardware and debugging it
• experience with x86 processor

Regional Director of Operations, West Coast

(Must reside within a commutable distance to SFO)

Compensation Target $200,000 to $225,000 Salary commensurate with experience Plus significant Bonus Incentives. Happy to discuss your income target!

Our client has been in business for over 10 years but is still very much in an entrepreneurial and growth mindset. They have over 1200 employees, but still operate in a very “lean” fashion. In these + 10 years they have gone from $0 to north of $100M and are not slowing down.The right person for this position will bring a very “Can do” attitude and leadership skills that lead by example and are driven by success.

Our client is one of the top providers of transportation to the airline industry across the country. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Regional Director of Operations will be responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the stations in his/her designated region. The Regional Director of Operations will provide leadership and direction to their station management teams and will be responsible for reinforcing a performance culture in a way that is inspiring and holds true to our core values (Teamwork, Integrity, EX=CX, Growth and Safety).

With direct oversight of the designated station leaders, the Regional Director of Operations will align teams through specified performance measures that achieve our service, safety, and financial goals. Further, the Regional Director of Operations will ultimately be responsible for managing delivery of the Company vision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures each station in region portfolio achieves Company financial goals. Regularly analyzes financial performance to ensure each station is on track to meet performance metrics.
• Conducts monthly business reviews with each station leader across Company key performance indicators and adjusts plans with station leadership, as needed, to achieve results.
• Develops quarterly business plans with each station leader to ensure each station is prepared and staffed for planned local events, as well as trained to execute during unplanned events that impact station operations.
• Ensures all Station Leaders are executing effective scheduling practices: schedules posted on time, all trips covered according to contractual guidelines, proper LOD coverage, etc.
• Partners with HR to manage station recruiting, ensuring each station is fully staffed with proper availability and that station leaders complete onboarding process correctly and in a timely manner.
• Develops succession plans for staffing needs and demonstrates a strong ability to recruit and develop others. Assesses talent at all levels and builds a bench of talent.
• Identifies and develops designated trainers for station leaders and drivers within the region. Ensures that all new hires are effectively trained by certified trainer.
• Effectively addresses performance issues and holds teams accountable in a constructive and timely manner. Appropriately partners with HR and elevates concerns with a sense of urgency.
• Acts as point of escalation when service issues arise, advises station leaders on proper reporting and documentation. Ensures all complaints are answered with 24 hours.
• Leverages data from observations and reported service issues to identify root cause and implement processes to improve execution in a measured way.
• Engages station leaders to identify operational improvements in areas such as route optimization, fleet utilization, fuel expenditures, and routine maintenance costs.
• Builds a best-in-class safety culture in region by leveraging training tools, employee engagement, recognition, and coaching. Ensures all safety policies are implemented and followed.
• Ensures auditing of fuel cards, time and attendance, vehicle maintenance, office paperwork and record keeping, vehicle documents, etc. to maintain compliance with Company policy and mitigate risk and exposure.
• Leads the fleet managers to ensure vehicle maintenance schedules are in place, correct number or vehicles are at each station, correct maintenance tools are present in stations/vans, and vehicles are maintained under the hood and inside the van as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

As a leader within the organization, the Regional Director of Operations must be passionate about customer service, have experience in the transportation, airline, hospitality, or retail industry. Other requirements include:

• 5-7 years of multi-unit leadership experience.
• Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends as required to meet the needs of our 24/7/365 operation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking and organizational skills that enable the ability to lead direct reports shoulder to shoulder, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with employees from a variety of backgrounds, embrace diversity, promote inclusion, and motivate and develop a high performing team.
• Extensive experience in P&L analysis and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Travel Requirements – 50 – 75% travel required within assigned region and to headquarters, as needed.

Compensation:

• Significant Salary commensurate with experience ($200 to $225K is the target, let’s discuss your qualifications and income expectations).
• Significant and achievable bonus program at 25% of salary.
• Full benefit package.

This is a great opportunity for a person driven to succeed and looking for a career growth opportunity. If this sounds like a good fit for you, I can tell you all about the company and opportunity, let’s have a confidential conversation. You can reach me at 3 cell) and . Thanks! Mark Crabtree

Job Title: Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Systems/Firmware Engineer to join our team . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in embedded C development, bare-metal programming, and hardware bring-up. This role requires close collaboration with hardware and ASIC design teams to support the development and validation of next-generation networking platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C for networking hardware platforms
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up and validate new board designs
• Work closely with ASIC teams to support bring-up of custom network switch ASICs
• Design and implement diagnostic tests for platform validation and troubleshooting
• Analyze and debug hardware/software integration issues
• Interpret hardware schematics, component datasheets, and technical documentation
• Support system-level testing and performance optimization

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in C programming
• Strong experience in embedded systems development, particularly bare-metal environments
• Proven experience in hardware bring-up and debugging
• Solid understanding of hardware-software interaction
• Experience working with x86 processors
• Ability to read and understand schematics, datasheets, and user manuals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in networking systems or switch ASICs
• Familiarity with diagnostic and validation tools
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Early-stage Defense Tech startup (founded 2024, 11 people, $5M+ ARR) requires a Chief of Staff to help with building an AI platform that makes it easy for any company to sell to government. Customers already include Fortune 500s, the U.S. Government, and NATO.

Three founders need a Chief of Staff to bring order to the chaos as they scale from early growth to IPO.

What you'll do:

• Align three founders' priorities, schedules, and strategy
• Own the company's operating rhythm — stand-ups, offsites, planning cycles
• Run RevOps (sales metrics, goals, tracking) until a Head of Sales is hired
• Design and execute the global conference and GTM calendar
• Build AI-powered workflows and internal tools to speed everything up

What we're looking for:

• 3-5 years in Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Ops roles
• Background in top-tier consulting, banking, or high-growth startups
• You thrive in ambiguity and bring structure where there is none
• Comfortable owning RevOps and GTM execution
• US citizen required — no visa sponsorship
• On-site 5 days/week in San Francisco
• Veterans -desirable

Comp:

• $140K - $210K base
• % equity
• Team of 11 — early enough for your work to really matter

If you're the person who makes founders 10x more effective, let's talk.

About the role

We are seeking a professional and proactive Office Assistant to serve as the welcoming face of our office while providing comprehensive administrative support. This role combines front desk responsibilities with facilities management, ensuring our workplace runs smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be organized, friendly, and capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining a professional environment for employees, visitors, and vendors.

Base salary range is $22 – $28 per hour. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Why Credo

• Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation, we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
• People: Connection starts within. We collaborate, celebrate wins, and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
• Possibilities: Our belief shapes what’s next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world – and our team powers new products and markets that come next.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for front desk/receptionist duties, greeting guests and managing vendor/visitor sign-in processes.
• Provide daily administrative support to office operations and staff.
• Maintain office cleanliness and safety standards across all areas including conference rooms, restrooms, and breakrooms.
• Manage office supply inventory and restocking for both office and breakroom supplies.
• Coordinate weekly lunch orders within budget parameters, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Assist with departmental lunch ordering and company event planning.
• Handle Costco deliveries and manage supply orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Maintain accurate office site maps and seating arrangements.
• Support new hire setup including badge preparation, seating assignments, and workstation preparation.
• Assist with vendor and contractor onboarding through financial systems like Coupa for payment processing.
• Process check deposits for Credo.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain appropriate confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and financial tools.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Customer service orientation with a welcoming, professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

About Credo

Credo’s mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI.

Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.

Credo is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email

We're hiring an AI Conversation Designer

Sci-Rec are currently partnering with a fast-growing AI SaaS company transforming behavioral health.

This isn't just about building chatbots. It's about designing AI that navigates some of the most sensitive, high-stakes conversations in healthcare.

You'll be the bridge between human psychology and LLMs,crafting the voice, logic, and flow of AI agents that genuinely help people at their most vulnerable.

What you'll be doing: Designing dialogue flows for complex clinical workflows. Building the behavioral logic that keeps AI empathetic under pressure. Turning interaction data into sharper, more human conversations.

You're the right fit if you: Have 4+ years in conversation design, UX, or HCI with an LLM/agentic AI focus Obsess over the nuance of language Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments Know your way around model constraints, temperature, and prompt logic

Bonus points for a background in linguistics, cognitive science, or psychology.

Early-stage. Meaningful equity. Genuinely important work.