Engineering Jobs in San Mateo Remote

Overview

Ready to play a key role in building the future of living? Join Samara in tackling California’s housing shortage and enabling people to attain sustainable housing without compromising design or quality. Our flagship product, Backyard, is a fully turnkey, premium accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designed for homeowners and real estate developers. As we expand our offerings and scale our in-house development initiatives, we’re at a pivotal moment, redefining homeownership through high-quality, attainable infill housing. Backed by top-tier investors, including Airbnb, Thrive Capital, and 8VC, Samara is positioned for significant growth and market impact.

To support our next phase of growth, we’re hiring product-focused engineers to advance and scale the technical foundation of our modular system. These roles go beyond traditional design work—they refine system standards, improve factory repeatability, and ensure our units are code-compliant, manufacturable, and built to the highest standards of quality and performance.

The MEP Systems Engineer will be responsible for the detailed design and implementation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and PV systems tailored for modular construction building systems. This role requires a deep understanding of MEP systems combined with practical experience in modular construction. You will collaborate closely with leadership, crossfunctional design and engineering teams to integrate all technical and user experience requirements into our designs to ensure optimal functionality, sustainability, and compliance with all regulations.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop integrated MEP systems for our new and existing designs including  solar energy systems, including PV and ESS, optimized for prefabricated modular construction
• Ensure that solar and energy storage designs align with overall MEP system functionality and building energy requirements
• Lead the creation of comprehensive design documents, schematics, component material selections and system layouts, preferably using CAD and BIM software
• Provide technical leadership during the installation and commissioning phases to ensure systems meet design specifications and performance standards
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure functionality, efficiency, and safety of both MEP and PV installations
• Collaborate closely with installation teams to facilitate seamless and efficient factory and onsite implementation of design
• Engage in research and application of the latest technologies and practices in renewable energy and modular construction
• Work with program managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure holistic integration of all systems within Samara modular units

What We're Looking For

• Modular construction experience in factory builds, multi-mod, stackable and/or other hands on related experience.
• Licensed Electrician or Mechanical Contractor -and/or- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Solar and/or Plumbing System design
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and sustainability practices relevant to MEP and renewable energy systems
• Proficiency in design software such as Onshape, Revit, and/or other BIM methodologies preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt designs to changing technological and regulatory landscapes
• Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of driving project decisions and managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Ability to travel to our factory in Mexico up to 25-40%.

What We Offer

• Salary range of $120-160K and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days each week in our Redwood City office.
• Snacks and Lunch on in-office days
• Early stage employee equity.
• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k eligibility after 6 months.
• Flexible PTO policy.

How to Apply

If you're excited to support Samara’s mission and have the skills to match, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief letter of introduction to our team.

Let’s build something extraordinary—together.

Company:

We are a leading heavy civil construction company, delivering complex infrastructure projects that strengthen and connect communities. With decades of experience across bridges, highways, tunnels, rail, transit, and water/wastewater systems, that are known for its technical expertise, safety-first culture, and collaborative approach with public and private partners. The company combines innovative construction methods with a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and community impact, making it a trusted partner on some of the region’s most critical infrastructure initiatives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to support one of the most iconic and technically complex infrastructure projects in the United States. Based in Sausalito, the Cost Manager will be responsible for overseeing cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring financial performance aligns with contractual and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and earned value against approved budgets
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards for internal and client reporting
• Manage change orders, claims, and cost impacts in coordination with project controls, engineering, and construction teams
• Support procurement and subcontractor cost management, including bid evaluations and payment reviews
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, owner reporting standards, and internal cost control procedures
• Participate in project meetings to provide cost insights, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
• Assist in audits, financial reviews, and closeout activities
• Collaborate closely with scheduling, risk, and project management teams to align cost and schedule data

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in cost management or project controls on large-scale infrastructure or heavy civil projects
• Proven experience managing costs on complex, multi-year public works projects (bridge or retrofit experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, earned value management, and change management
• Proficiency with project controls and cost management software (e.g., Primavera, EcoSys, SAP, or similar)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work onsite in Sausalito and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

This role offers a unique opportunity for the right strategist to drive an outsized impact across a company that is poised for significant growth over the next 3 years. Reporting into Sur La Table’s Head of Strategy & AI Transformation, this is a highly visible role within the organization. You’ll work closely to not only help shape the strategic direction of the company but also roll up your sleeves and bring it to life. This role is challenging as you will wear many hats and touch every part of our business so you will need to be scrappy, agile and able to work cross-functionally, but the role also promises to be highly rewarding for a strong performer who is looking to take the next jump in their career.

What you get to do:

• LRP & AOP: Partner with Head of Strategy, President, CFO, and Leadership Team to develop our Long-Range Plan and Annual Operating Plan, including ensuring Tech and AI Roadmaps are aligned to strategy, then track and monitor in year progress against core initiatives and KPIs
• Real Estate: Help support the development of our multi-year Real Estate strategy based on analytical rigor, customer insights, and our brand position. Help track real estate pipeline/lease renewals by working closely with our RE consultant and broker, partnering with Finance to develop new lease proformas, reviewing lease terms, and leading communications/handover with construction/store ops team
• Functional Strategy Support: Partner with Functions to drive strategic/analytical rigor (e.g., Merchandising category-level LRPs, Store Ops P&L dashboarding, Digital customer journey)
• Services: Partner cross-functionally to help drive growth strategy and execution roadmap for expanding our service offerings (cooking classes, knife sharpening, registry, etc.)
• Business Intelligence: Support critical business decisions by building business cases, analyzing company/customer/external data, assessing consumer insights and competitive benchmarks, building key decision dashboards,
• GTM: Help support the go-to-market process by identifying key consumer, competitive, vendor, and market trends, and translating the insights into implications and recommendations
• President & Leadership Team Support: Help enhance the effectiveness/efficiency of the President and Leadership Team through ad hoc support on various initiatives and efforts (e.g., development of board decks, partnership presentations, townhall materials, survey analysis, project and process management, etc.)

What you bring:

• 2+ years in strategy consulting role with focus on revenue growth and/or private equity diligence.
• Retail experience and a brand/consumer-first mindset
• Strong project management skills and experience juggling multiple projects
• Analytical rigor, financial modeling expertise, advanced excel/PowerPoint
• Heavy user of AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong communication skills, executive presence, and ability to partner with diverse stakeholders
• Self-starter with a passion for rolling up your sleeves, working in an agile/scrappy fashion, and moving fast than the rest of the organization to drive an outsized business impact
• Intellectual curiosity that drives an innovative mindset

Pay Range: $95,000-$110,000

This role will be hybrid and located in Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA.

What’s in it for you? Joining CSC Generation isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
• AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
• Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
• Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.

Our interview process:

• Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce CSC.
• Step 2: You’ll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
• Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with CSC leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking.
• Step 4: Offer. We’ll move fast for the right candidate.

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact .

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Northstar Chemical is a leading specialty chemical distributor on the West Coast, serving customers in the Pacific Northwest, California, North Carolina and South Carolina. We provide top quality chemical products in Mini-Bulk and Bulk, engineering-based water treatment solutions, exceptional technical advice, seamless delivery, and a strong commitment to safety. Our customer service and dispatch are unparalleled in the industry.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

The primary responsibility of the Account Manager role is to identify, develop, and manage new customer relationships for a specialty chemical services and distribution organization. The individual will be assigned a specific territory and will be accountable for generating new business opportunities as well as maintaining and expanding existing accounts within the designated geographic area. Territory management will be executed in alignment with the established sales and marketing strategy. This role requires close collaboration with Customer Service, Technical Service, and Operations teams, in addition to other Sales Team members, to effectively meet customer requirements and drive profitable business growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Sales

• Maximize direct Bulk and Mini-Bulk sales opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Drive sales growth and profitability in the territory to achieve company objectives.
• Promote and manage assigned jobber partnerships throughout the territory.
• Advance sales initiatives by optimizing market coverage, building professional networks, participating in industry trade organizations, and collaborating with field partners.
• Effectively communicate company direction, policies, and commitments to external customers.
• Secure long-term, profitable new business with acceptable credit risk in alignment with sales management guidance. New business development includes both new accounts and expanded opportunities within existing accounts.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operational capabilities.
• Maintain up-to-date, broad technical knowledge of the product portfolio, equipment, and processes to capture sales opportunities and enhance customers’ operational performance.
• Coordinate customer opportunities in collaboration with operations to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Initiate the customer complaint resolution process by properly identifying and documenting issues using the appropriate form and actively participating in problem resolution.

Territory Management

• Organize and manage territory sales, potential sales, profitability, and opportunities.
• Communicate territory opportunities to management through reporting and make recommendations for marketing and sales strategies within your assigned territory.
• Compile and document data to track products, prospects, and progress in your territory.
• Prepare an annual territory plan with customer-specific measurable targets.

Safety

• Understand and abide by all Northstar Chemical policies and procedures.
• Promote and practice safe behavior: including driving, proposed installations, and presentations to customers and jobbers.
• Participate in monthly safety training.

Administrative

• Establish all new customer opportunities efficiently, including customer site surveys, drawings, contracts, and any other internal or external customer documents.
• Document price changes to the appropriate Northstar admin and to external customers.
• Assist in the collection of customer debts exceeding payment terms.
• Projects assigned by management related to product management, customer or product surveys, market studies, training, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The individual must be a self-motivated professional who thrives on the ongoing development of new customer relationships through proactive outreach and cold calling. Strong sales capabilities, including a proven track record of successfully closing new business, are essential. The following key qualifications and attributes are preferred:

o   Bachelor’s Degree (preferably technical)

o   Minimum of 5 years of industrial outside sales experience to direct users (preferably in the chemical industry)

o   Proven history of territory management and new business development

o   Work experience in chemical manufacturing, distribution, or related fields

o   Mechanical aptitude

o   Computer skills in Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint/CRM

o   Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written

o   Exceptional time management and organizational skills

o   Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment

Technical Lead / Platform Engineer

GenAI Healthcare SaaS Platform

Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

About the Role

We’re building a next-generation generative AI platform purpose-built for healthcare — and we’re looking for a hands-on Technical Lead to help architect and scale it from the ground up.

This is not a “manage from a distance” role. You’ll be deeply involved in system design, writing production code, guiding engineering direction, and making foundational technical decisions that shape the future of the platform. You’ll work closely with leadership and product to turn complex healthcare AI requirements into scalable, reliable infrastructure.

If you’ve led engineering efforts for production-grade AI systems and enjoy building high-performance teams and platforms, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Own

• Architect and evolve the core infrastructure for a scalable AI-powered SaaS platform
• Lead development of backend services and ensure clean integration across systems
• Write high-quality, maintainable code with long-term scalability in mind
• Establish engineering best practices across architecture, CI/CD, monitoring, and DevOps
• Guide and mentor engineers while maintaining a strong individual contributor presence
• Define infrastructure automation strategies (IaC, provisioning, deployment workflows)
• Drive performance, reliability, and observability standards
• Partner with product and leadership to translate vision into executable technical milestones

What We’re Looking For

Core Experience

• 8+ years building and shipping production software
• Prior experience leading engineering initiatives or managing technical direction
• Proven track record scaling a generative AI system or AI-enabled platform in production
• Strong backend engineering background in Python
• Additional proficiency in TypeScript or Java
• Experience with a modern compiled language such as Go or Rust
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Hands-on expertise with one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Advanced DevOps knowledge: CI/CD, automated deployments, monitoring, alerting
• Experience containerizing and orchestrating services with Docker and Kubernetes

Leadership & Execution

• Comfortable setting technical direction while staying hands-on
• Strong communicator who can explain complex systems clearly
• Experience mentoring engineers and elevating engineering standards
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, startup environment

Nice to Have

• Experience building or deploying ML/AI systems (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
• Strong GCP background (bonus if you’ve worked across AWS/Azure as well)
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience working in healthcare, health tech, or regulated industries

Work Environment

This role is based in Palo Alto with a hybrid schedule (3 days per week onsite). We provide daily meals and foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $220,000 – $280,000, depending on experience and location
• Meaningful equity package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to help shape the future of AI in healthcare

If you're excited about building a production-grade AI platform that directly impacts patient outcomes — and want to help define the technical foundation of a category-defining company — let’s talk.

We are currently working with a growing consulting organization that is looking to bring on an Azure Databricks Architect to support a large-scale modern data platform initiative.

This role is fully remote, however the consultant must be based in the Chicago area in order to collect company equipment on day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise data platforms built on Azure and Databricks

• Design scalable Lakehouse architectures using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Services

• Work closely with engineering teams to guide implementation of best practices across data engineering, performance optimization, and cost management

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical architecture

• Provide technical leadership across ingestion frameworks, orchestration, and data governance

• Support modernization of legacy data platforms into cloud-native architectures

Required Experience

• Extensive experience designing and implementing Azure Databricks solutions

• Strong background in Azure data ecosystem (ADLS, ADF, Synapse, etc.)

• Deep understanding of Lakehouse architecture and Delta Lake

• Experience building scalable data pipelines and distributed data processing frameworks

• Strong stakeholder communication and architecture leadership experience

• Previous consulting or client-facing delivery experience is highly desirable

Nice to Have

• Databricks certifications

• Experience with Unity Catalog, MLflow, or Databricks Serverless

• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads on Databricks

Senior Project Manager (2 Openings)

Remote | 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico)

Total Cash Comp: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial manufacturing projects across North America. These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex initiatives ranging from $1M–$35M in scope.

Location: Fully remote, with strong preference for candidates based near a major airport hub — Chicago (Northbrook preferred), Atlanta, Northern NJ, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, or Los Angeles.

Travel: ~50% (U.S. & Mexico). No extended weekend stays expected.

Role Overview

Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Spanish Required)

One hire must be fully bilingual (near-native Spanish & English) and will lead significant consolidation initiatives in Mexico, including plant combinations, regulatory/permitting coordination, workforce transitions, and operational ramp-ups.

This individual will interact with government officials and executive leadership and must operate confidently in politically sensitive environments.

Senior Project Manager – North America Focus

Leading U.S.-based initiatives including:

• Plant closures & consolidations
• CapEx projects
• Equipment decommissioning/commissioning
• Asset transfer & reclamation
• Greenfield & brownfield operations

Both roles may manage 3–4 projects simultaneously and require strong executive presence combined with hands-on plant engagement.

What We're Looking For

• 7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)
• Background in plant shutdowns, asset transfers, commissioning, M&A integration
• Exposure to regulatory, environmental, workforce, and real estate complexity
• Ability to operate at both plant floor and executive levels
• Preferred backgrounds: automotive, metal forming/welding/fabrication, plastics (injection molding 200–400 ton, blow molding), or heavy industrial environments.

Our global Tech client is seeking a fully remote Communications Designer to join their team for the next 5+ months, 40 hours/week.

Role Summary
This role focuses on creating high-quality visual design solutions across brand, product, and marketing experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong design portfolio showcasing product, branding, and communication design capabilities. You will ideate concepts, build visual identity systems, collaborate cross-functionally, and refine design work based on creative direction. The role requires excellent communication, strong craft, and the ability to work independently on multiple high-caliber projects.

Top Must Have Skills

A portfolio demonstrating product, branding, and communication design experience
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
Proficiency with creative and production tools including Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects

Experience with AI tooling such as Claude Code, Figma Make, Weavy, and NanoBanana (nice to have)
Experience with design systems and working closely with product teams
Experience in 3D design, prototyping, and motion/animation is a plus
Bachelor's degree

Ideate visual concepts and refine design work based on creative direction
Develop visual identity platforms, systems, typography, color palettes, illustration, and iconography
Extend brand expression systems into interactive digital experiences
Concept, prototype, and execute brand and marketing experiences within product
Clearly articulate strategic thinking and design decisions to diverse partners
Provide and solicit feedback from UX design peers to support high-quality product development
Collaborate daily with engineering, content, research, marketing, and data science teams from concept to launch
Work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines and demonstrating progress
Proactively identify and lead projects that span multiple teams, including facilitating or co-facilitating design sprints and workshops

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits

• Connect with prospective students via phone and video to discuss educational opportunities
• Lead one-on-one admissions conversations to understand each student's goals, motivation, and potential challenges
• Customize guidance and support based on individual student needs
• Explain academic programs and communicate the long-term value of higher education
• Support students through the enrollment process, including documentation and financial aid coordination
• Build lasting relationships and maintain ongoing communication with prospective students
• Identify and engage new student prospects through outreach and networking efforts

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• A strong interest in education and student success
• Confident phone presence with the ability to quickly build trust and rapport
• Clear and professional written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting while contributing to team objectives

• $18-$21/HR hour compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Fully remote position with long-term growth potential
• Meaningful work that positively impacts students every day

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.