Jobs in Woodside, CA

We're seeking a Building Inspector (I, II, or III) to join our growing team at Urban37, Inc. in the Marin County area. In this full-time role, you'll perform building inspections, conduct plan reviews as assigned, and work directly with contractors, applicants, and City staff to ensure projects are safe, compliant, and moving forward efficiently.

Success in this position means delivering thorough, timely, and solution-focused service while representing Urban37 with professionalism, integrity, and care.

What You'll Do

• Conduct building inspections for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects at various stages of construction.
• Perform plan reviews appropriate to your certification level, including structural, accessibility, and building code compliance.
• Prepare clear, detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records in accordance with City, State, and departmental requirements.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, design professionals, property owners, and applicants to identify deficiencies and guide corrective actions.
• Interpret and enforce applicable building codes with accuracy, consistency, and sound judgment.
• Coordinate closely with Planning, Fire, Engineering, and other City departments to support efficient permitting and inspection workflows.
• Support more advanced inspection, enforcement, and mentoring responsibilities consistent with a Building Inspector II or III role (as applicable).

Qualifications

• Experience performing building inspections in a municipal or consulting environment (required).
• ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) Certification required (must be obtained at minimum).
• Additional ICC certifications (Building Inspector II/III, Combination Inspector, etc.) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the California Building Code and related regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes with fairness, consistency, and professionalism.
• Comfortable using inspection or permitting software (e.g., TRAKiT, Accela, EnerGov) or willing to learn.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Medical, dental & vision coverage for you and your family.
• Basic life insurance for peace of mind.
• Health & Dependent Care FSAs to help you plan ahead.
• 401(k) with company match so your future is just as strong as our communities.
• Paid time off & holiday pay to recharge and spend time where it matters most.
• A supportive, tight-knit team that feels more like family than coworkers.
• A culture built on collaboration, respect, and humor. We work hard, help each other, and celebrate wins together.

Compensation

Building Inspector I / II / III: $40.00 to $65.00 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

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Job Role: Motion Planning Autonomy Test Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bay Area, CA

Role Overview

We are looking for a Motion Planning Autonomy Test Specialist with strong ADAS and autonomous driving experience to support vehicle-level testing and validation of motion planning features. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with autonomy systems, simulation environments, and vehicle testing, along with a solid understanding of vehicle dynamics and ADAS functionalities.

Responsibilities

● You will develop and maintain vehicle test plans, supporting on and off site ensuring comprehensive coverage of new site enablement features.

● You will manage test scheduling and coordination, working with vehicle operations to maximize testing efficiency.

● You will perform first-pass triage of simulation and vehicle test results, identifying issues and categorizing them for engineering review and solution development.

● You will document test findings and identify opportunities to streamline processes and create reports that help autonomy engineers quickly understand test outcomes.

Qualifications

● Ability and willingness to travel for test support

● Familiarity with scripting languages (Python preferred) for automation and data analysis

● Strong organizational skills with experience managing schedules or coordinating technical workflows

● Experience with simulation environments or game engines

● Exposure to robotics, automotive, or autonomous systems

● Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking systems (JIRA or similar)

● Experience with test engineering, QA, or validation processes

● Understanding of basic vehicle dynamics or motion planning concepts

The Company

A rapidly growing data consultancy founded in 2023 by a former venture-backed biotech VC data/technology leadership team in San Francisco. The firm has already delivered 20+ engagements across tech, healthcare/biotech, finance, energy, real estate, and startups - building complex data platforms, products, and AI-driven systems.

The Role

A hands-on, senior individual contributor role for engineers who still love coding. You'll work in small teams (often 1–3 engineers) to design and build production-grade data platforms, pipelines, and products across industries.

What You'll Work On

• High-impact, fixed-scope builds (e.g., enterprise data marts, complex migrations)
• End-to-end data platform deployments (ETL, warehouses, BI across AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Partnering with startups to build data-intensive products from 0 → 1

What We're Looking For

Hands-on builder

• Actively writing production code today
• Not removed into management or purely architectural roles

Infrastructure ownership

• Personally deployed and operated production systems
• Cloud, CI/CD, scaling, monitoring, reliability

End-to-end ownership

• Taken products from idea → launch → ongoing operation
• Comfortable operating autonomously with stakeholders

True seniority (well beyond 5 years)

• Targeting engineers with meaningful depth and ownership
• Strong preference for backgrounds in smaller, high-ownership environments
• Experience wearing multiple hats (application + infrastructure + deployment)

Why Join

• High autonomy and real technical ownership
• Variety of industries and problems
• Small, elite engineering team
• Opportunity to shape a fast-scaling consultancy

Location: San Francisco (5 days a week on-site)

Salary: $190k-$250k + 10-20% bonus + equity + sign on bonus

Benefits: Full Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Unlimited Time off, 401k matched.

We're hiring a Founding Product Manager to help build AI-powered software transforming how logistics operators work.

This is not a feature-factory PM role.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to design and ship a product that turns messy, real-world logistics workflows into simple, trusted, intelligent software.

Who we're looking for

You're scrappy, systems-minded, and thrive in ambiguity.

• 3–5+ years shipping B2B SaaS products
• Experience building products from 0→1 (ideally for non-technical users)
• Comfortable operating in highly regulated or operationally complex industries
• Strong product instincts paired with structured thinking
• Bonus: logistics, supply chain, or fintech experience
• Early stage startup experience

You're excited by turning operational chaos into elegant, intuitive systems.

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end product execution. from customer discovery and prioritization through delivery and launch
• Map messy, real-world logistics workflows into crisp product experiences
• Work closely with engineering to ship AI features operators trust defining quality bars for accuracy, confidence, and explainability
• Build the product foundation: instrumentation, metrics, release processes, and scalable systems
• Visit customers to deeply understand workflows and pain points
• Partner with GTM to drive adoption, retention, and expansion

This is a true founding PM role. You'll shape not just features, but the product philosophy and operating system of the company.

Comp

$150K–$200K

0.3–0.8% equity

If you want to build at the intersection of AI and global trade and be the product leader from day one please send in your resume asap

Company Intro

At Sift, we're redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated. Our platform gives engineers real-time observability over high-frequency telemetry, eliminating bottlenecks and enabling faster, more reliable development.

Sift was born from our work at SpaceX on Dragon, Falcon, Starlink, and Starship—where scaling telemetry, debugging flight systems, and ensuring mission reliability demanded new infrastructure. Founded by a team from SpaceX, Google, and Palantir, Sift is built for mission-critical systems where precision and scalability are non-negotiable.

Description

In this role, you'll be the connective tissue that keeps our offices running smoothly and feeling great. From the moment a visitor walks through the door to the moment an employee grabs a snack before a late night, you'll be responsible for the environment that makes great work possible.

This is a hands-on, ownership role for someone early in their career who thrives on variety, takes pride in the details, and wants to be part of something bigger. No two days will look the same. You might be coordinating a swag shipment in the morning, onboarding a new hire's building access at lunch, and ordering catered snacks and smoothies before a team event in the afternoon. If you're someone who notices what needs to be done before anyone asks, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do

• Keep our offices running: Perform day-to-day operational tasks to maintain clean, functional, and well-organized facilities across our San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.
• Own building access: Issue, manage, and audit employee and visitor access credentials. Serve as the point of contact for access-related questions and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Manage swag: Source, organize, inventory, and fulfill swag orders for employees, customers, and events. Coordinate with vendors and ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Stock and maintain the kitchen: Keep kitchens stocked with snacks, beverages, and supplies. Monitor inventory, place orders, and ensure spaces stay clean and welcoming throughout the day.
• Create a great first impression: Maintain a polished, organized lobby and common areas. Greet visitors and ensure they feel welcomed and taken care of from arrival to departure.
• Support office initiatives: Assist with office events, team lunches, vendor coordination, and other operational projects as needed.
• Identify and solve problems: Notice what's not working and fix it, or flag it to the right person. Bring a proactive mindset to everything from facilities maintenance to supply management.

The Skillset You'll Bring

• Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail. You catch things before they become problems.
• A positive, service-oriented attitude with a genuine interest in making the workplace better for everyone around you.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities without dropping the ball.
• Clear, professional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Comfort working independently and taking ownership without needing constant direction.
• 0–3 years of experience in an office coordination, facilities, hospitality, or operations role. Recent graduates and career starters are encouraged to apply.
• Availability to be on-site full-time at either our San Francisco or Los Angeles office.

Company Description

Applied Computing Foundation (ACF) is a non-profit educational organization committed to teaching young innovators technology and entrepreneurship. ACF offers camp programs that engage students in cutting-edge fields Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Lego robotics, arduino, raspberry pi, and drones.

ACF creates an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and practical application of skills. The organization is recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable entity, supporting the next generation of tech leaders.

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Robotics Coach at Applied Computing Foundation, focusing on holiday and summer camps (Ski week camp from Feb 17 -20, Spring break & Summer camp). The coach will be responsible for leading and mentoring students in STEM-focused activities, guiding them through hands-on robotics projects, and teaching programming concepts. Additional responsibilities include providing training, fostering teamwork, and promoting critical thinking skills. This on-site role is located in Los Altos, CA primarily and multiple locations including San Jose, Milpitas, Cupertino, Fremont, in the bay area.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in Robotics and Programming
• Excellent Communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to young learners
• Background in STEM and proven capability in training students
• Passion for education and working with children or young adults
• FLL, FRC experience preferred
• Prior experience in a coaching or teaching role is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Education) preferred

Category Manager

Direct Hire

Palo Alto, CA - Hybrid

$155,000 - $170,000

Option 1 Staffing is excited to partner with one of the nation's Top 10 Hospitals to recruit a high-performing Category Manager ready to make a real impact!

In this influential role, you'll own and drive category strategy, expand contract coverage, and champion enterprise-wide compliance. You'll oversee a broad and engaging portfolio—including medical supplies, non-medical supplies, and critical purchasing services—while delivering best-in-class value and optimizing Total Cost of Ownership. This is a rare opportunity to shape major supply chain decisions, collaborate with top-tier leaders, and elevate performance at a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare organization.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise truly matters—and your decisions drive meaningful results—this is it.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary daily liaison for the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and key supplier partners, ensuring consistent communication and issue resolution
• Evaluate financial, contractual, and operational data to identify opportunities for standardization and improvement, and maintain documentation to support Category Management activities across all initiative stages
• Partner with operational leaders to negotiate product, category, and service agreements that drive optimal pricing and contract terms
• Track and assess contract utilization, supply chain system performance, purchasing patterns, and value-based outcomes to ensure targets are met
• Promote organizational policy compliance by educating hospital departments and coordinating efforts with Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management teams
• Provide strategic recommendations to sourcing leadership and help develop or implement process enhancements to strengthen overall supply chain performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare sourcing, value analysis, procurement, or category management within a clinical environment
• Proven experience evaluating, selecting, and onboarding service providers in areas such as Human Resources, Marketing, and Consulting

If this role piques your interest, apply now and we'll dive into the details with you.

Option 1 Staffing is an award-winning, statewide, recognized leader in staffing and recruiting, specializing in placing the highest caliber of Non-Clinical Healthcare, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Administrative/Office, and Accounting/Finance professionals in contract and direct-hire opportunities. We work with top and emerging companies in the Technology and Healthcare industry.

We Offer:

• Excellent opportunity to work for an outstanding, large, and growing company!
• Awesome Benefits!
• Excellent salary!
• Medical Insurance
• 401K

"Best of Staffing Award"

Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the U.S. that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Award winners make up less than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America.

"Top Performer Award"

Top Performer Award by Workforce Logiq highlights high-performing staffing companies who are chosen based on a variety of criteria critical to our client's satisfaction, including customers serviced, cycle time, submittals per requisition, percentage of submittals hired, program compliance, fill ratio, and more.

Member American Staffing Association Since 1991.

About the Company

Our client is a growing single-family office looking to add an investment associate to their private equity team in Palo Alto. This person will work closely with the managing director on buy-out, growth, and venture strategies.

About the Role

• Source and evaluate venture capital, LBO, and other opportunistic private equity funds
• Assist in review of all deal flow for co-investments/directs, maintenance of pipeline, and due diligence research
• Research target areas, including middle market private equity in the US, Europe, and to a lesser extent, Asia, identify best-in-class managers, and gain access to these managers
• Play a significant role in market mapping, creation, and management of manager target lists
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with managers
• Assist in performing due diligence on funds, creating investment memorandums, monitoring the existing fund portfolio, tracking the overall private equity industry, and developing investment strategies
• Assist in private equity portfolio forecasting
• Assist in ongoing manager monitoring and portfolio administration.
• Read and report on manager correspondence
• Support the review process for amendments
• Attend annual meetings and serve as either a primary or secondary point-person at GP informational meetings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of investment-related experience at any of the following organizations: buy-side experience strongly preferred: fund of funds, money management firm, foundation, endowment, pension fund, family office, consultant, investment bank, venture capital, or private equity fund.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to integrate quickly into a small team of investment professionals and network within the private equity community. This role requires a high degree of interaction with senior investment and private equity professionals, both with team members and independently.
• Robust quantitative skills, including proficiency with Excel and statistical techniques. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to quickly learn/apply investment modeling concepts.
• Bachelor's degree required - finance educational background preferred. MBA, CFA, or CAIA helpful but not required.
• Marked interest in private equity and investment management.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in project management and coordination.

Lead Actuarial Analyst

Are you eager to make a real difference through data and innovation while enjoying flexibility that supports how you work best?

Make an impact at the center of California's workers' compensation system while benefiting from a hybrid schedule that allows you to work remotely 60% of the time. At the WCIRB, we offer the best of both worlds: the freedom to do deep analytical work from home most days, paired with purposeful onsite collaboration (40%) at our modern San Francisco headquarters. It's a structure designed to support focus, autonomy and long‐term professional growth.

Our actuarial and research teams work on a wide range of workers' compensation projects, from medical cost trend analysis and classification research that support advisory pure premium rate changes to innovative studies uncovering emerging drivers of system costs. Recent work has explored topics such as employee tenure, long COVID and the effectiveness of experience rating in promoting workplace safety. Our culture is collaborative and mission‐driven and our benefits are designed to support both wellbeing and career development. Employees also enjoy robust retirement offerings, including both a 401(k) and a pension plan.

The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) is California's trusted, objective provider of actuarially based information and research, advisory pure premium rates, and educational services integral to a healthy workers' compensation system. We are a private, nonprofit association representing more than 400 member companies, funded entirely by membership fees and assessment. We employ approximately 175 people, with our headquarters located in downtown San Francisco.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Actuarial Analyst who is energized by complex analytical challenges, cross‐functional collaboration and the chance to influence methodologies used statewide. This role is central to the WCIRB's actuarial functions and offers meaningful opportunities for independence, visibility and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Leads the analysis and evaluation of statistical data pertaining to pure premium rates; identifies trends or cost drivers; prepares materials for committees or rate filings to evaluate impact of various cost drivers on pure premium rates.
• Leads actuarial analyses of aggregate data and ratemaking methodologies; recommends adjustments to actuarial ratemaking methodologies to the Vice President, Actuary and Chief Actuary; periodically validates appropriateness of methodologies.
• Provides key deliverables and correspondence with WCIRB members and other customers, such as the insurance department and governmental agencies, on complex data and other technical issues, with minimal or no supervision.
• Represents the Actuarial department and provides subject matter expertise on actuarial data and data collection processes to representatives of other units of the WCIRB on various cross‐functional projects and issues.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes various studies of aggregate and classification experience for rate filings and other reports produced by Actuarial Services including those presented to WCIRB Committees and Working Groups.
• Leads the Actuarial team's efforts in collaboration with the IT department on the development and changes to applications used by the Actuarial team and customers to submit, retrieve, and/or analyze data.
• Supervises the development and maintenance of data products and oversees the fulfillment of data requirements pursuant to statutory and regulatory mandates.
• Performs peer reviews of analysts' work.
• Supervises actuarial analysts in various aspects of analyses; oversees progress of projects and guides projects to completion in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

• Educational background (Bachelor's degree or above) in a technical field such as mathematics, actuarial science, applied statistics, or economics.
• Five years of experience as an actuarial analyst in a property/casualty insurance company, rating organization, consulting firm, or a state insurance department.

Required Skills

• Very strong professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• A high level of ability in the utilization of mathematical techniques for the analysis of statistical information.
• The ability to develop a complete theoretical framework with precisely defined relationships, as necessary in special studies or rate revisions.
• Very strong proficiency in the following three areas with six years' experience preferred: mathematics, applied statistics, and programming (in a language such as VBA, SQL, R, or Python).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or at least six CAS exams with extensive related experience.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a state‐of‐the‐art, energy‐efficient, open work environment that nurtures collaboration and creativity. We go the extra mile to keep our employees happy and healthy and are proud to be recognized as a Plan Sponsor of the Year finalist for our commitment to retirement readiness through strong 401(k) and pension offerings. Some of our perks include:

• Hybrid work environment (40% onsite / 60% remote)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Competitive PTO program
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Annual incentive plan
• Ten paid company holidays
• Social activities
• Community volunteer involvement

The WCIRB supports actuarial credentialing through paid study time, full coverage of exam fees and materials, and base salary increases for each exam passed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WCIRB is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. The successful candidate will reside in California and will work from our headquarters in San Francisco at least 40% of the time. We are not able to pay for relocation costs or to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

New York, NY, Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA

Summary

The Director of Communications partners closely with the Firm's leadership and marketing/business development teams to shape and execute a dynamic, firmwide communications strategy spanning media and public relations, internal and external communications, content marketing, and social media. This leader works hand-in-hand with business and practice leadership to advance the firm's vision, spotlight its strengths and successes, and elevate its reputation as an industry thought leader. With a sharp focus on client service and satisfaction, the Director ensures excellence across every touchpoint while upholding the highest editorial quality and brand standards.

• Develop and execute comprehensive PR and communications strategies that elevate the firm, its practices, and attorneys across key markets and audiences.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team and senior management on communications strategy, reputational risk, and crisis response.
• Lead proactive media relations efforts, cultivating strong relationships with top-tier and industry outlets to increase visibility and share of voice.
• Identify and drive strategic PR opportunities aligned with the firm's core practices and industry strengths.
• Oversee the creation of high-impact communications materials, including press releases, messaging documents, Q&As, biographies, and briefing materials.
• Ensure consistent positioning, messaging, and brand standards across all external and internal communications channels.
• Direct digital communications and content marketing strategies, leveraging social media, web, email, and marketing technologies to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
• Lead the firm's internal communications strategy, partnering with leadership to clearly and effectively communicate the firm's vision, strategic priorities, performance, and key initiatives—driving alignment and engagement across offices and functions.
• Partner with firm leadership and cross-functional teams to promote thought leadership initiatives and elevate key spokespeople in the marketplace.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
• Manage the communications budget and team operations to deliver exceptional service and measurable results.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior-level experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably within a large, international law firm or similarly complex organization.
• Deep expertise in corporate communications, public relations, finance and transactional PR, investor relations, crisis/incident management, and social media strategy.
• Proven ability to develop, own, and lead a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated success operating persuasively and effectively within a collaborative, consensus-driven culture.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire high performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with sharp editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Credible, proactive relationship builder who quickly earns the trust of senior leadership and thrives in a dynamic, high-performing culture.

Benefits

• Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

New York, San Francisco salary range: $244,000.00- $340,000.00, plus bonus

Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. salary range: $232,000.00-$323,000.00, plus bonus

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