San Diego, CA Jobs

372 jobs from 211 companies hiring in San Diego, CA

Updated March 2026

372
Open Positions
211
Companies Hiring
$145k
Median Salary

Your network in San Diego, CA

With 500+ LinkedIn connections, you likely know someone at 26+ of these 211 companies. The average professional's extended network covers 10-15% of employers in any given market.

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What does the San Diego, CA job market look like?

372 open positions. 211 companies. Median salary of $145k, $35k above the national median. AI & Machine Learning roles lead the market here.

81% of postings come from companies with 1,000+ employees (vs 71% nationally). Enterprise-heavy market. Your second-degree connections at large employers carry extra weight here. Compare with Washington DC (455 jobs) and San Jose (211 jobs).

What kinds of roles are open in San Diego, CA?

If you're looking for AI & Machine Learning roles, San Diego, CA punches above its weight: 35% of openings vs 32% nationally (132 jobs). If you're looking for Executive & Leadership roles, San Diego, CA punches above its weight: 16% of openings vs 13% nationally (58 jobs).

132
AI & Machine Learning
108
Sales & Account Management
66
Marketing & Growth
58
Executive & Leadership

Which industries are hiring in San Diego, CA?

Technology leads with 93 openings (25% of the market), followed by Healthcare & Biotech and Professional Services.

Technology
93
Healthcare & Biotech
42
Professional Services
36
Manufacturing
20
Finance & Banking
20

What seniority levels are available in San Diego, CA?

67% of roles with seniority data are Senior or above. San Diego, CA skews experienced. If you have 5+ years under your belt, this market fits.

Entry Level
15 (7%)
Mid-Level
59 (27%)
Senior
68 (31%)
Director
23 (10%)
VP & Above
49 (22%)
C-Level
8 (4%)

How many San Diego, CA jobs are remote?

79
Remote
293
On-site
21%
Remote Rate

79 remote roles (21% of the market). The rest require local presence. If you're open to either, you'll have 372 options to work with.

Who's hiring in San Diego, CA?

The top five employers hire 28% of the market. Leaders: Qualcomm (44), Intuit (23), Deloitte (13). But there's a long tail of mid-size companies worth exploring through your network.

Qualcomm

44 open roles Technology
10K+ employees Check your network →

Intuit

23 open roles Technology
10K+ employees Check your network →

Deloitte

13 open roles Professional Services
10K+ employees Check your network →

Accenture

13 open roles Professional Services
10K+ employees Check your network →

Axos Bank

10 open roles Finance & Banking
1K-5K employees Check your network →

Illumina

5 open roles Healthcare & Biotech
5K-10K employees Check your network →

Northrop Grumman

5 open roles Manufacturing
10K+ employees Check your network →

BD

5 open roles Healthcare & Biotech
10K+ employees Check your network →

Startups vs enterprise in San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA tilts enterprise. 81% of roles come from companies with 1,000+ employees (vs 71% nationally). Big companies, more process, but also more internal mobility once you get in.

34
Startups & Growth
Under 200 employees
24
Mid-Market
200-1,000 employees
242
Large & Enterprise
1,000+ employees

Most in-demand roles in San Diego, CA

The most-posted job titles across 372 open positions. These are the roles companies are actively trying to fill right now.

Business Development Representative 3GTM Acceleration Lead, Applied AI Solutions 3Territory Account Manager 3Vice President Operations 2Sales Development Representative 2Maintenance Supervisor 2Maintenance Technician 2Senior Data Scientist 2Director of Business Development - Hospice 2Regional Sales Manager 2Sr. Business Development Lead , Amazon Shipping 2Executive Account Director/ Sr Account Director Business Development (Biotech) -US - Central Region & West Coast, East Coast 1

How do San Diego, CA salaries compare?

$145k median. That's $35k above the national number ($110k). #8 out of 30 metros. These numbers vary by role and seniority, so treat them as a directional benchmark.

$35k
Minimum
$145k
Median
$561k
Maximum

Based on 296 jobs with published salary data.

What do different seniority levels earn in San Diego, CA?

C-Level roles median at $122k, $61k above Entry Level ($61k). Based on jobs with published salary ranges in San Diego, CA.

$61k
Entry Level
14 roles
$90k
Mid-Level
48 roles
$140k
Senior
57 roles
$150k
Director
20 roles
$178k
VP & Above
47 roles
$122k
C-Level
6 roles

Common questions about San Diego, CA jobs

132 AI & Machine Learning positions are open in San Diego, CA right now, out of 372 total jobs across 211 companies. AI & Machine Learning is the largest category in this market.

$145k, based on 296 jobs with published salary data. That's #8 out of 30 metro areas we track. Actual compensation varies by role, seniority, and company size.

The top employers by open roles: Qualcomm (44), Intuit (23), Deloitte (13), Accenture (13), Axos Bank (10). Together they account for 28% of the market. Upload your LinkedIn connections to see if you know anyone at these companies.

Yes. 79 of 372 listings (21%) are marked as remote-friendly. The remaining 293 require local presence. Remote roles tend to attract more applicants, so a warm introduction through your network can help you stand out.

67% of roles with seniority data are Senior level or above. The most common levels are Entry Level (7%), Mid-Level (27%), Senior (31%). Seniority data is available for about 60% of listings.

The most frequently posted titles: Business Development Representative, GTM Acceleration Lead, Applied AI Solutions, Territory Account Manager, Vice President Operations, Sales Development Representative. These reflect active hiring volume, not total headcount. Check your LinkedIn connections against the full list of 211 employers to find a referral path.

Skip the line in San Diego, CA

211 companies in San Diego, CA are hiring right now. Cold applications compete against hundreds of other candidates. Referred applicants get hired at 4x the rate. Upload your LinkedIn connections to see which of these companies have someone you already know.

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