Engineering Jobs in San Francisco

Job Title: Scientist

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080

Duration: 12 months

Ideal Candidate:

- PhD is a MUST (The ideal candidate is a recent PhD graduate in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field, with strong quantitative and analytical skills)

- This role is best suited for early-career scientists (0–2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong scientific foundation in understanding and implementing various bioassays and readouts, including TR-FRET, BRET, Alpha, MSD, HCS, luminescence, and fluorescence.

- Expertise in the development and implementation of target engagement (TE), activity, functional, and phenotypic, and protein-protein interaction (PPI) assays to assess therapeutic agents, including thermal shift assay (TSA), probe displacement, second messenger, ion flux, reporter, protein stability, PPI (NanoBiT, NanoBRET, etc.), immunoassays, gene activation, and cellular imaging.

- Extensive experience in the functional and phenotypic characterization of engineered cells with analytical techniques, including DNA sequencing, RT-qPCR, and Western Blots

- Experience in a variety of bioassays on more physiologically relevant cellular models such as iPSCs, 3D-culture, co-culture, and primary cells.

- Competence in setting up and operating multimode plate readers (e.g., PHERAstar, CLARIOstar, FLIPR, EnVision) and automated liquid handlers (e.g., Echo, Dragonfly, Multidrop Combi, Bravo, BioTek Plate Washer, BlueWasher) for the development of 384- and/or 1536-well microtiter plate assays.

- Familiarity with software and statistical platforms necessary for analyzing large data sets, including Screener and Spotfire

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.

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**

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Pinterest is where people come for inspiration, not distraction - an active intent platform uniquely positioned at the intersection of search, social, and commerce. Our commitment to personalized discovery and actionable curation helps hundreds of millions around the globe turn inspiration into reality. Here, Personalization is essential to who we are and what we do.

We're looking for a passionate and strategic AI/ML Product Manager to drive the future of personalized experiences on Pinterest. As part of our Personalization team, you'll work across Engineering, Data Science, and Design to deliver industry-leading AI and ML solutions-helping users easily discover inspiration, curate what they love, and shop for what brings their ideas to life. You'll ship impactful products on high-traffic Pinterest surfaces, including Home, Search, and Related Pins, and play a key role in Pinterest's top strategic theme for the years ahead.

What you'll do:

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• Define, design, and launch thoughtful AI/ML-powered experiences that help users discover, curate, and shop ideas tailored to their unique taste.
  
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, and Data Science to craft seamless and delightful experiences at the intersection of user experience, ML, and AI.
  
• Set product vision, influence strategy, write requirements, develop hypotheses, and establish success metrics for critical personalization initiatives.
  
• Identify and prioritize new opportunities to advance the relevance, impact, and sophistication of personalization across Pinterest's Curation portfolio.
  
• Autonomously navigate and resolve complex, ambiguous product challenges-and influence product strategy across multiple teams.
  

What we're looking for:

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• Track record in AI/ML products: Experience building and launching personalized experiences, ideally at scale, for consumer products (e-commerce a plus).
  
• Technical fluency: Strong understanding of AI/ML product development; ability to credibly partner with engineers and data scientists across the stack.
  
• Sharp communication: Comfortable presenting to executives and cross-functional audiences; excels at simplifying complex technical and product concepts.
  
• Strategic and customer-centric: Deep empathy for user needs, with an ability to turn rich data and insights into new opportunities and delightful features.
  
• Collaborative influencer: Ability to build trusted relationships with a variety of internal partners (including Advanced Technology, Growth, Trust & Safety, Monetization, and more) and align them to shared goals.
  
• Ownership mindset: Skilled at defining what success looks like, rallying teams, and guiding projects from ideation to successful launch.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  

Relocation Statement:

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  

#LI-REMOTE
#LI-REX

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

The Team:

Pinterest's Infrastructure Governance (InfraGov) team is a small, high-impact group driving the strategy and execution of key infrastructure programs that keep Pinterest scalable, cost-effective, and secure. Our charter covers everything from cloud spend control and capacity management to automation and vendor relationships. We work closely with engineering, finance, procurement, and major cloud partners to tackle Pinterest's most complex and important infrastructure challenges.

What you'll do:

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• Lead or support strategic infrastructure programs, focusing on areas such as cloud cost optimization, capacity planning, automation, and cloud vendor management, with the flexibility to shift across the team's full portfolio as priorities evolve.
  
• Collaborate directly with engineering leads, technical program managers, finance stakeholders, and cloud vendors to ensure alignment, clear ownership, and drive measurable outcomes.
  
• Manage program dashboards, create informative reports, and communicate technical and operational recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Drive capacity planning initiatives and help steer cloud vendor engagements, including contract renewals and spend accountability, partnering closely with technical and business leaders.
  
• Contribute to roadmap planning, process improvements, and the continual evolution of team best practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and value delivery across Pinterest's infrastructure landscape.
  

What we're looking for:

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• 5+ years of TPM experience managing complex, cross-functional technical programs within cloud, infrastructure, or platform environments.
  
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure principles (AWS or similar), especially related to capacity management, automation, and cloud spend.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience creating dashboards, interpreting data, and using insights to drive decisions.
  
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a track record of partnering with engineering, business, and vendor stakeholders in high-visibility settings.
  
• Adaptability and initiative-comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting team priorities, and providing coverage across a varied set of programs.
  
• Experience with cloud vendor management and operational finance is a plus; willingness to learn and grow across domains is essential.
  
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
  

Join us and help shape the future of Pinterest's infrastructure!

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit ourPinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
  
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  

#LI-REMOTE

#LI-JD3

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Open date: November 21, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Mar 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Nov 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education in Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity to teach one or more online courses each year for our Engineering, Technology, and Environmental Management department.

Courses are offered online:

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• Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
  
• Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
  

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

Data Analytics and Data Science

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• Introduction to SQL
  
• Introduction to Databases
  
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
  
• Data Visualization
  
• Introduction to Data Analytics
  
• Python for Data Analysis
  
• R for Data Analysis
  
• Data Analytics Capstone
  
• Introduction to Big Data
  
• Introduction to Data Science
  
• Introduction to Machine Learning Using Python
  
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  
• Artificial Intelligence Foundations
  
• Data Science Capstone
  

Software Development and Advanced Software Development

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• Introduction to C Language Programming
  
• C++ Programming
  
• First Course in Java
  
• Programming Python
  
• Data Structures and Algorithms
  
• Front-End Web Development
  
• JavaScript Frameworks
  
• Modern Web Applications and Cloud Computing
  
• Software Design Patterns
  
• Software Quality Assurance
  
• Software Development Capstone
  
• Java: Discovering Its Power
  
• Mastering Python
  
• Back-End Development with Java/Python
  
• Web Software Security Frameworks
  
• Advanced Databases
  
• Advanced Software Development Capstone
  

Cybersecurity

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• Advanced Network Cybersecurity and AI Monitoring
  
• Cybersecurity AI Risk Management and Governance
  
• Automated Cybersecurity Incident Response and Digital Forensics
  
• Advanced Topics in AI Cybersecurity and Capstone
  

Other Data, Programming, Software Development, or Cybersecurity Courses or Subjects

(please specify in your cover letter)

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom); or Asynchronous Online (Start Anytime).

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• For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
  
• For asynchronous instruction (start anytime online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
  
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.
  

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• All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  

Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity Programs: academic-areas/technology-and-information-management/#!?tab=programs&availability=all

Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity Programs: academic-areas/technology-and-information-management/#!?tab=courses

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.
  

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• 5 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree.
  

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• 6 or more years of professional industry work experience in the course subject.
  
• Advanced degree in course subject preferred.
  
• Teaching, training or coaching experience in the course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment, or at a U.S. college/university institution.
  
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
  
• Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.
  
• Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
  
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
  
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
  
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
  

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or resume.

  
  

• Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
  
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• References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.
  

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Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
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Key Responsibilities

Business & Revenue Growth

• Own P&L and revenue targets for the Hi-Tech vertical.
• Drive new business (hunting) with global technology, semiconductor, product engineering, and platform companies.
• Expand existing accounts through farming and cross-selling the companies capabilities.
• Identify and build pipeline for large transformation and ER&D deals.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as senior client partner for strategic Hi-Tech accounts.
• Build CXO-level relationships across engineering, product, and digital leadership.
• Position the company as a strategic engineering and technology transformation partner.

Strategic Leadership

• Define go-to-market strategy for the Hi-Tech segment.
• Work closely with delivery, solutioning, and practice teams to create differentiated offerings.
• Drive market expansion in areas like Product Engineering, Digital Engineering, Cloud, AI, Embedded, and Platforms.

Deal & Governance

• Lead large deal pursuits, RFP responses, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure governance, margin management, and account profitability.
• Track market trends, competitor landscape, and emerging technology opportunities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in Hi-Tech / Product Engineering / Engineering Services.
• Proven track record of hunting + farming with global technology or semiconductor clients.
• Experience managing large strategic accounts and multi-million-dollar portfolios.
• Strong exposure to ER&D, Digital Engineering, Software Platforms, Embedded, Cloud, or AI.
• Demonstrated CXO engagement and large deal closure capability.

Job Description: NVIDIA - Autonomous Vehicle Integration & Test Engineer - Santa Clara, CA

The Autonomous Vehicle Integration & Test Engineer will be a part of NVIDIA's triage team and will handle reported incidents with the product this is an engineer position, troubleshoot and find root cause of issues in the sensors, warning lights, cameras, computing unit issues, application errors. They have to find the root-cause-and figure out how to fix it, it stops when it goes into software, like if there's a bug in the software he hands it off to software team. Handshake of software, they must upload software packages to the product. There's no programming of software but they do need to upload these software packages in a Linux environment (basic commands), this is more high level for sensors and software packages. Identifying the issue with the product-if its software they tell them what software package to unload to product and the integration engineer does that.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience diagnosing robotics or hardware
• 2+ years of experience with automotive bus systems for analysis (FLEXRay, CAN) -Really strong Linux experience-deploying/updating/installing software packages into Linux OS
• Extensive experience troubleshooting electrical systems/Previously worked in a troubleshooting role-specifically within electrical systems -
• Bachelors in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, IT)

Nice to have (Not Required)

• Previously worked in the OEM industry: Rivian, Waymo, Zoox, Tesla, , Momenta, Cruise, May Mobility, Nuro, , Honda R&D, etc., OR Aerospace industry

Job Info:

• Job Type: Contract
• Duration: 2+ years (On-going)
• Location: Santa Clara CA
• Hourly Pay: $60-$70
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
• 10 PTO Days, 5 Paid Sick Leave Days, Paid Holidays

Who We Are:

17A is a new type of management consulting firm. We come from places like McKinsey, Palantir, JP Morgan Philanthropies, and venture-backed Healthcare startups. We share a common goal: improving the quality of government and social services. 17A believes that trust in government is something to be continuously built and earned, through strong service delivery.

We have a dynamic core team, and partner with Consultants, known internally as Project-Based Team Members, to bring the best combination of expertise to what we do. Our team has varied skills from a range of industries and experiences, including management consulting, technology and analytics, and public service. If you've spent the early part of your career in consulting or a fast-paced analytical environment and you're ready to apply those skills to something with direct civic impact, 17A is for you.

The Opportunity:

17A is supporting a large Bay Area county agency on a technology and digital services transformation effort. This is a fully embedded, on-site role — not parachuting in. You'll work inside the agency's innovation team, sitting alongside Deputy-level leadership to help the county deliver on its mission to make government more human, more responsive, and more digital. This position is a contract role with the potential to convert to full-time after a few months.

This agency has taken a distinctive approach to transformation: rather than buying expensive new systems and hoping for the best, it's doing the hard, human-centered work of dismantling bureaucracy, redesigning how services are delivered, and building a digital culture from the inside. A core initiative — which brings departments through rapid, structured sprints to identify and address service delivery friction — will be a major focus of this role.

This is a chief-of-staff style position for a sharp, early-career operator ready to take on real ownership. You'll help senior leaders turn strategy into action — managing complex initiatives across departments, facilitating working sessions, and communicating progress clearly to executive and operational audiences.

What You'll Do

• Serve in a chief-of-staff capacity to Deputy-level leaders within the innovation team, helping translate priorities into structured plans and concrete next steps
• Support coordination and execution of digital transformation sprints, including logistics, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and follow-through on recommendations
• Facilitate working sessions with department staff and senior leaders to map current-state processes, identify friction points, and co-design improvements
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional workstreams, tracking progress, surfacing blockers, and keeping stakeholders aligned across a large, multi-department organization
• Prepare executive-level communications including briefings, memos, presentations, and decision documents for senior agency leadership
• Conduct rapid research and analysis to support emerging decisions and evolving priorities
• Help build the internal documentation, playbooks, and operational systems the innovation team needs to scale its impact countywide
• Operate as a collaborative, low-ego team member who is genuinely embedded in the agency's culture and mission

Who You Are

You're 1–2 years into your career and you're looking for a role where you can do meaningful work and see the results directly. You might be a current or former:

• Business Analyst or Associate at a management consulting firm
• Fellow or analyst at a public sector-focused organization (e.g., a government innovation lab, a civic tech organization, or a public agency)
• Analyst in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where you built strong project management and communication muscles

The Skillset:

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Are energized by the mission — you genuinely care about improving how government works and the people it serves
• Are comfortable operating with ambiguity and building structure where there isn't any yet
• Have strong project management instincts and can keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously
• Can communicate clearly and credibly with both frontline staff and senior leaders
• Understand that real transformation requires engineering culture, not just deploying technology
• Are ready to be embedded — not just advisory — and want to see the direct impact of your work
• Are based in or willing to relocate to the Bay Area

Bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with local or county government operations
• Experience with digital services, human-centered design, or service delivery improvement
• Prior exposure to process redesign, organizational change, or operational improvement
• Interest in civic technology and the future of public service delivery

Location:

This position is based out of San Francisco California and you must reside within the area. If you are interested in remote-only opportunities, please consider joining our Network for future roles.

Compensation:

Due to the nature of our business and the clients that we partner with, compensation for this position (and all of our opportunities) depends on the skillset, tenure, and experience that you possess. These specific positions have a range of 90,000- 120,000 annually. Depending on the type of work you do with us, you may be eligible to receive medical benefits and other perks.

Accommodation Statement:

Improving public service delivery requires a team with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or conviction record, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

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We're working with a fast growing AI startup in SF that's hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to help identify and build high-impact solutions across the business.

This isn't a typical engineering role.

You'll be embedded directly with teams across sales, operations, and customer experience, spotting inefficiencies and quickly building AI tools, automations, and systems to solve them.

The focus is on impact, not perfection.

What makes it interesting is the environment:

• High ownership and real business impact

• Working across multiple functions, not just engineering

• Rapid build and ship cycles where ideas go live in days

• Constant exposure to the latest AI tools and capabilities

• 14 hour days in a high-intensity environment where you move fast and see results immediately

They're looking for people who:

• Are strong technical generalists (Python, TypeScript, SQL)

• Think in terms of business outcomes, not just code

• Are comfortable building quickly and iterating in real time

• Can communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders

• Want to work at the intersection of AI and real-world operations

SF based, in office

$140K to $200K + bonus + equity

If this sounds interesting, feel free to message me or get in touch.