Engineering Jobs in San Pasqual California

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

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• “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
  
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
  
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
  
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
  
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.
  

The salary range for this position is $168,100 - $210,100 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. Hybrid work schedule in office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – work from home Monday and Friday.

Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.

SUMMARY

The Global Director of Communications leads the strategy and execution of all earned and owned storytelling for the brands – uniting press, influencer, events and social channels to build cultural relevance, drive advocacy, and strengthen the brand’s equity across markets.

This leader defines how the brand shows up in culture – from global campaign application to day-to-day storytelling – ensuring a cohesive voice that connects emotionally with consumers and consistently fuels desirability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Consumer Engagement Strategy (Owned)

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• Lead the brand’s global social media strategy, defining content pillars, tone of voice, and platform-specific storytelling
  
• Owns and leads multilingual global channels (Instagram, YouTube) through a mix of centralized content planning, localized adaptation, and strategic resourcing
  
• Drive innovation in digital storytelling through creator collaborations, social commerce, and emerging platforms (e.g. Roblox, gaming)
  
• Lead global governance and compliance with global positioning and visual identity
  
• Partner with regional and local teams to deliver best-in-class community engagement and cultural relevance
  
• Create and distribute localized templates, translation-ready copy, and adaptation guidelines in partnership with global creative
  
• Act as a steward of the brand, providing governance on localized social strategy and campaigns
  

Global Communications Strategy (Earned)

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• Define and lead global PR and influencer strategies that drive awareness, advocacy, and credibility across key markets
  
• Act as a thought partner with marketing, brand and creative teams to shape campaign narratives and key message frameworks
  
• Oversee reputation management and global press moments (brand milestones, partnerships, ambassadors)
  
• Create and distribute templates of press releases, media kits, and other PR materials
  
• Manage crisis communications and protect the company’s reputation
  
• Act as a steward of the brands, providing governance on localized influencer activations
  

Global Campaign Development & GTM Integration

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• Collaborate with Global Marketing, Media and creative to ensure all product launches are fully integrated across owned, earned, and synergistic with paid channels
  
• Develop global toolkits that equip markets with assets, influencer briefs, and social copy guidance
  
• Establish KPIs across earned and owned media, working with insights teams to measure and optimize performance
  

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

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• Manage and mentor global team of PR, influencer, and social specialists
  
• Partner closely with regional marketing leads to ensure consistent storytelling on owned and earned
  
• Collaborate with Global Media, E-Commerce, and Consumer Insights to delivery an integrated consumer experience
  

REQUIREMENTS

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• 10+ years’ experience in Marketing, PR, or Social with a minimum of 4 years working directly in Influencer Marketing
  
• Passionate about the beauty industry building relationships and connecting with people
  
• Demonstrate influencer marketing experience and relationships with agency or talent
  
• Have a strong understanding of pop culture and upcoming/ongoing trends, able to keep teams informed about industry changes
  
• Critical thinking & problem-solving; able to define a vision and set up the right structures and processes about industry changes
  
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented persona with demonstratable relationship management skills – able to inspire and champion influencer marketing programs internally
  
• Proactive with a start-up mind-set and able to excel in a fast-paced environment
  
• Analytical approach and a strong eye for business – comfortable interpreting and working with performance data
  
• Experience leading and managing a team
  
• Strong understanding of contract negotiation and global governance strategies
  
• Excellent written/verbal communications and negotiation skills
  
• A deep understanding of the social media and influencer landscape through competitive research and industry expertise
  
• Excellent time management and crisis management skills
  
• Knowledge of trending in culture and beauty landscape
  
• Innovative with a keen creative eye
  

This is a San Francisco based role.

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.
Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.
Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.

VP of Engineering

AI-Driven Marketing Orchestration Platform

Overview

Our client is building an AI-native marketing orchestration platform designed to optimize creative generation, media spend, and performance through multi-agent systems. The platform will initially power a portfolio of marketing agencies and evolve into a standalone SaaS business. This is a foundational engineering leadership role.

Core Mandate

Build and ship a production-grade AI platform that:

• Reliably manages multi-agent workflows
• Handles enterprise-scale marketing spend
• Iterates rapidly based on real customer feedback
• Balances speed with system reliability

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• Working production system used by real customers
• Reliable multi-agent workflows (no catastrophic failure modes)
• High iteration velocity (weekly / bi-weekly shipping cadence)
• Strong early engineering team (5–8 people)
• Clear product traction and engagement

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Systems

• Design and build multi-agent orchestration systems
• Ensure reliability in probabilistic workflows (failure handling, guardrails)
• Own backend architecture, data pipelines, and integrations (ad platforms, CRM, analytics)
• Implement observability, monitoring, and cost controls

Hands-On Development

• Write production code daily in early stages
• Review and improve code from team
• Guide AI-assisted development workflows (Cursor, Claude, etc.)
• Ensure code quality and security

Product & Iteration

• Work directly with customers to refine product
• Ship quickly and iterate based on feedback
• Balance MVP speed with enterprise reliability

Team Leadership

• Hire and lead a small elite engineering team
• Set engineering standards and velocity
• Mentor developers and enforce accountability

Required Experience

• Experience building ad tech or marketing technology systems
• Experience deploying AI / LLM systems to production
• Experience with multi-agent or orchestration workflows
• Strong backend / distributed systems experience
• Experience leading engineering teams (5–20 people)
• Must be hands-on and capable of coding

Preferred Background

• AI-native SaaS or adtech companies
• Experience at high-growth startups

Key Traits

• Builder mindset (not a pure manager)
• High technical rigor
• Mentally flexible (not dogmatic about tools)
• Customer-focused
• Moves fast but cares about quality

Location

• Preferred: New York or Los Angeles
• Open: SF or remote for exceptional candidates

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing a project team for a single large complex project or multiple smaller projects, including providing coaching and performance feedback. In addition, this role serves as the primary point of contact for the project.

Position Details

• Develops client relationships by providing project status updates to client and leadership
• Partners with management to develop and implement project strategies.
• Manage budget reports, cost and revenue projections, change orders, etc. for project.
• Participates in project meetings with internal departments to discuss project schedule and issues as needed.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure scope and direction of project is on schedule.
• Delegates work and serves as mentor to project team. Provides coaching and performance feedback as necessary.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of applicable systems design, such as HVAC, plumbing, etc., as well as all design engineering aspect
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communication with all levels of employees, clients and general contractors
• Proven ability to manage multiple larger complex projects
• Strong public speaking ability
• Ability to present proposals to clients
• Strong computer skills, including ERP and Microsoft Office Products, such as Excel
• Four-year degree in Engineering, or applicable experience
• Minimum 7 years' experience

Technical Product Manager - Data & ML Infrastructure

A stealth-mode AI startup is looking for a Technical Product Manager to join a team of engineers and researchers from Google and Frontier AI labs. You'll be leading the build and strategy of foundational systems that power machine learning and data-intensive applications, tackling problems where performance, reliability, and scale matter.

The Technical Product Manager will sit at the intersection of product, engineering, and AI research. They will define the roadmap for core data and ML infrastructure, work closely with engineering teams to translate ambitious technical goals into actionable plans, and engage directly with customers to ensure solutions solve high-impact problems.

This is not a typical PM role. The ideal candidate will need deep technical understanding of data systems, ML infrastructure, and pipelines, paired with the ability to prioritize and advocate relentlessly for customer needs. They’ll thrive in an environment where ambiguity is high, and technical decisions have immediate real-world impact.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ Years' Product Management experience
• Strong technical background with experience in software engineering or ML systems
• Deep knowledge of data and ML infrastructure, including pipelines, storage, and compute
• A proven track record of working directly with customers to understand and solve real problems
• Excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills in fast-moving environments
• The ability to balance technical feasibility, user value, and long-term product vision

This role offers the chance to help shape the backbone of cutting-edge ML applications, working alongside a team with deep expertise in AI and engineering. It’s a high-ownership, high-impact role for someone who loves both building and defining technically complex products.

A growing high-tech manufacturing company in the Palo Alto area is seeking a Customer Service / Sales Representative to support existing customers while helping generate new business opportunities.

This role sits at the intersection of customer service, inside sales, and technical order management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with customers, coordinating with engineering and operations teams, and driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for assigned customer accounts, handling inquiries, order updates, and general support

• Prepare quotes, process sales orders, and manage customer requests from RFQ through delivery

• Track shipments, order status, and customer requirements through internal ERP/CRM systems

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and accounting teams to ensure customer expectations are met

• Follow up on outstanding quotations and identify opportunities to expand existing accounts

• Assist with customer portals, documentation, and order administration

• Support collections and coordinate pro forma invoices when required

Preferred Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred

• 3+ years of experience in customer service, inside sales, sales support, or account coordination

• Experience supporting customers in technical, electronics, aerospace, or manufacturing environments is a plus

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Familiarity with ERP or CRM platforms

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously

Your responsibilities include:

Provide technical expertise of Sephora Web and Cloud native Supply Chain/WMS and Merchandising systems and associated peripheral integrations, environments and Databases.

Provide the leadership for the Supply Chain Production Engineering team to determine root cause of complex incidents and engineer solutions to provide continuous improvement of Supply Chain Systems reliability.

Develop annual support plans, based upon team learnings and Business/Leadership feedback, to ensure a cost-effective organizational structure that addresses production issues within agreed upon SLAs to resolve software issues.

Ensure all systems are continuously patched & covered under a proper certification, ensures timely resolution of production issues.

Establish metrics from Service Now incidents, generate ageing Reports and review with IT & Biz Leadership, resolve issues within stated SLAs, and improve system stability and reliability.

Provide Technical Co-Ordination, oversight and technical coaching to teams to ensure impactful incidents are analyzed for root cause and effective mitigations are in place.

Take lead in resolving P2/P3 issues of cross functional in Nature, pull teams together and focus in resolving the production issues that are impactful and escalated.

Work with Production Support & Engineering teams and develop enhancements to fix recurring issues in production.

Manage Escalations for Production Issues, bring teams together and work to resolve the issues and own end2end issue resolution & stakeholder communication for escalations.

Provide oversight to ensure adequate staffing coverage both during periods of non-peak and peak season.

Ensure Production Engineering team members employ standard and generally accepted Development practices (ensure code reviews and technical coaching), and consistent methods of troubleshooting, triage, and incident resolution to restore service most quickly and effectively.

Demonstrate our Sephora values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative

We’re excited about you if you have:

10+ years of retail and systems Support experience for Logistics, Merchandising, Inventory and Planning Systems in a fast-paced environment.

5+ years of technical expertise in managing full stack web Cloud native applications using various technologies including Angular, REACT, NodeJS, Oracle Database experience is a must.

Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate multiple remote teams and drive resolution.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Business and all levels of IT and Business management.

Strong Negotiation skills, presentation skills and conflict resolution skills needed.

Prior experience managing or leading Engineering Teams preferred.

Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, WMS & Merchandising Business process flows and integration of those with other systems preferred.

Demonstrated ability to debate ideas, comfortable managing constructive conflict, and not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Open-minded with proven ability to work collaboratively with others in team environment.

Experience with JDA WMS/Blue Yonder systems, o9, Riversand/Syndigo, TMS and Oracle Database is desired.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or a related field and / or equivalent experience

Vice President of AI Infrastructure & Engineering

Reporting to: CEO

Position Overview

*Build and Overscale Training Platform:* Design and maintain high-performance training architecture supporting GPU clusters at the scale of tens of thousands of cards.

*Key Focus:* Establish a unified task scheduling and model management system (MLOps). All model training, checkpoint storage, and code version control must be exclusively conducted through this platform.

*Engineering-Led Data Governance:*

Develop end-to-end data processing pipelines covering cleansing, annotation, versioning, and secure storage.

*Key Focus:* Implement rigorous data access audit logs and data lineage tracking to ensure security and compliance of core data assets.

*Developer Experience as Control Mechanism:*

Maximize experimental efficiency through standardized toolchains, enabling researchers to focus solely on algorithm development without managing underlying configurations.

*Key Focus:* Codify “best practices” into reusable code templates.

*System Reliability and Disaster Recovery:*

Implement fault tolerance, automated model snapshot archiving, and continuity protocols to prevent loss of critical assets due to single points of failure (hardware or human).

Qualifications

*Background:* 10+ years in distributed systems, cloud computing, or high-performance computing (HPC), with prior experience in core infrastructure teams at leading firms such as Google, Meta, AWS, or NVIDIA.

*Mindset:* Exceptional engineering rigor with a focus on building stable, scalable systems rather than solely pursuing algorithmic innovation. Service-oriented attitude with a commitment to empowering top-tier scientists.

*Technical Skills:* Proficiency in orchestration systems such as Kubernetes, Ray, or Slurm; familiarity with PyTorch distributed training frameworks; deep understanding of data security and access control mechanisms.

Job Title: Program Manager – Pharma R&D

Location: San Francisco, California,(Onsite)

Role Summary

We are seeking a senior Program Manager to lead and drive complex RFPs and delivery programs for Pharma R&D imaging data platforms that integrate clinical imaging, ML/AI, and multi‑modal R&D data (imaging, omics, clinical, RWD). This role sits at the intersection of business, technology, and science, owning the end‑to‑end RFP lifecycle and subsequent program execution—from discovery and solution shaping through delivery governance.

The ideal candidate brings strong Pharma R&D domain knowledge with ability to orchestrate cross‑functional teams (data engineering, ML, clinical SMEs, architecture, partners) in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

RFP Leadership

• Own end‑to‑end RFP management for Pharma R&D imaging platforms, including scope definition, solution orchestration, pricing inputs, risk management, and submission governance
• Coordinate inputs from data architects, AI/ML leads, clinical SMEs, and delivery teams to create cohesive, compliant RFP responses
• Drive open architecture, cost effectiveness, ML scalability, and workflow modernization

Program & Delivery Governance

• Lead large‑scale R&D imaging data platform programs using hybrid Agile delivery models
• Establish program governance, milestones, dependency management, and risk mitigation across data ingestion, ML pipelines, visualization, and experience layers
• Manage delivery across multi‑vendor / CRO‑integrated environments, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows
• Track program KPIs related to quality, timelines, regulatory compliance, and value realization

AI / ML & Imaging Platform Oversight

• Oversee implementation of ML‑enabled imaging workflows, including model training, validation, lifecycle management, and performance monitoring
• Partner with data science teams to operationalize computer vision, image analytics, and AI‑assisted insights

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary program interface for R&D IT leaders, data platform heads, architects, and scientific stakeholders
• Support executive‑level reviews, steering committees, and decision‑making forums

Required Qualifications

Domain & Program Experience

• 15+ years of experience in program / engagement management within Pharma, Biotech, or Life Sciences
• Proven experience leading RFPs and large transformation programs in R&D IT, clinical platforms, or data/AI initiatives
• Strong understanding of Pharma R&D value chain, including clinical development, clinical operations, and research analytics

Regulatory & Quality Awareness

• Working knowledge of GxP, data privacy, validation, and compliance considerations in Pharma R&D systems
• Experience driving programs in regulated environments with audit and inspection readiness

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with R&D data platforms
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certifications.

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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

Are you a natural relationship builder with strong customer instincts? Do you enjoy stepping onto a production floor to solve problems just as much as you enjoy strategizing account growth? Do you love being "the face" to major OEMs and prefer a role that gets you out in the field rather than behind a desk? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to join our client, a primary equipment supplier to the North American bus industry.

The Regional Account Manager will support key OEM and fleet customers across Northern California and surrounding areas. This highly visible role blends account management, light technical/mechanical support, project coordination, field training, and regional sales growth.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for one of the region’s largest bus/vehicle manufacturers while also supporting additional transit agencies, fleets, and operators across Northern California and parts of the Central Valley.

This role is ideal for someone who loves building customer relationships, enjoys being hands‑on in production environments, and is comfortable balancing sales responsibilities with technical problem-solving.

What You'll Be Doing

Account Management & Customer Support

• Serve as the dedicated Account Manager for a major OEM in the Bay Area, visiting the customer 2–3 times per week to ensure smooth production, system performance, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, identify pain points, and proactively address issues before they escalate.
• Coordinate closely with internal engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot production line challenges and facilitate solutions.
• Support multiple fleet/end‑user accounts throughout Northern California, conducting site visits, check-ins, and relationship-building.

Technical/Mechanical Support

• Provide on-site support during customer production processes — identifying mechanical issues, gathering data, and collaborating with engineering for solutions.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and curiosity; able to understand technical product functions and communicate them clearly to customers.
• Perform hands-on review of customer installations and assist with resolving equipment, configuration, or application questions.

Training & Education

• Conduct paid technical training sessions for customer maintenance teams and technicians.
• Deliver clear instructions on product usage, safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Ensure training materials and documentation are consistently updated and aligned with customer needs.

Regional Growth & Field Sales

• Manage and grow existing accounts while identifying new opportunities within assigned territory.
• Conduct cold visits/check-ins with regional customers to assess needs, gather feedback, and promote solutions.
• Support bid/specification efforts to ensure products are accurately represented in proposals and future orders.
• Provide timely and accurate forecasting, market feedback, and competitive insights.

Travel Expectations

• Approximately 80% travel, primarily within Northern California.
• Occasional travel to national manufacturing sites, training centers, and customer locations for onboarding and continued development.
• Expect an immersive 60-day onboarding program involving shadowing and training with team members across multiple regions.

What Experience You Bring

Required

• 5+ years of experience combining sales, account management, project coordination, and/or technical customer support.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to manage expectations, resolve conflicts professionally, and build trust.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, whether through previous work experience, hands-on roles, or personal/hobbyist experience.
• Ability to work independently from a home office while managing a travel-heavy schedule.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using CRM tools.
• Residency in Northern California, with daily travel within the Bay Area feasible.

Preferred

• Experience supporting OEMs or large industrial/manufacturing accounts.
• Background in transportation, heavy equipment, mechanical systems, mobility, or related technical industries.
• Experience conducting customer training or technical demonstrations.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize across multiple customers and ongoing projects.

What's Offered

• Company vehicle and credit card for travel.
• Yearly bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for long-term growth in a stable, expanding division.
• Autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact with a leading provider of transportation and mechanical system solutions.

Our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.