San Jose, CA Jobs

211 jobs from 124 companies hiring in San Jose, CA

Updated March 2026

211

Open Positions

124

Companies Hiring

$159k

Median Salary

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

$159k median salary, #3 in the country. San Jose, CA has 211 open positions across 124 companies, with AI & Machine Learning roles making up the largest share.

82% 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 San Diego (372 jobs) and Brooklyn (256 jobs).

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

If you're looking for AI & Machine Learning roles, San Jose, CA punches above its weight: 41% of openings vs 32% nationally (87 jobs).

AI & Machine Learning

Sales & Account Management

Marketing & Growth

Executive & Leadership

Which industries are hiring in San Jose, CA?

Technology leads with 72 openings (34% of the market), followed by Professional Services and Manufacturing.

Technology

72

Professional Services

16

Manufacturing

14

Finance & Banking

13

Media & Entertainment

11

What seniority levels are available in San Jose, CA?

66% of roles with seniority data are Senior or above. San Jose, CA skews experienced. If you have 5+ years under your belt, this market fits.

Entry Level

13 (10%)

Mid-Level

30 (23%)

Senior

50 (39%)

Director

14 (11%)

VP & Above

15 (12%)

C-Level

6 (5%)

How many San Jose, CA jobs are remote?

42

Remote

169

On-site

20%

Remote Rate

42 remote roles (20% of the market). The rest require local presence. If you're open to either, you'll have 211 options to work with.

Who's hiring in San Jose, CA?

The top five employers hire 28% of the market. Leaders: Adobe (17), AMD (14), Deloitte (12). But there's a long tail of mid-size companies worth exploring through your network.

Adobe

17 open roles Technology

10K+ employees Check your network →

AMD

14 open roles Technology

5K-10K employees Check your network →

Deloitte

12 open roles Professional Services

10K+ employees Check your network →

TikTok

10 open roles Media & Entertainment

10K+ employees Check your network →

Micron Technology

7 open roles Technology

10K+ employees Check your network →

Cadence Design Systems

5 open roles Technology

10K+ employees Check your network →

Capital One

4 open roles Finance & Banking

10K+ employees Check your network →

PayPal

3 open roles Finance & Banking

10K+ employees Check your network →

Startups vs enterprise in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA tilts enterprise. 82% 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.

22

Startups & Growth
Under 200 employees

10

Mid-Market
200-1,000 employees

145

Large & Enterprise
1,000+ employees

Most in-demand roles in San Jose, CA

The most-posted job titles across 211 open positions. These are the roles companies are actively trying to fill right now.

Account Executive 2Sr. Lead AI Engineer 2Marketing Coordinator 2Marketing Manager (Full-Stack Generalist) 1Chief Operating Officer 1Vice President, Sales Executive - Oracle Data Platform 1Sr Director, Business Operations 1Sr Dir, Insights, Analytics & Data Science 1VP of Accounting 1Vice President, Sales Executive - Consumer Industry 1Business Development Vice President 1Principal Content Strategist 1

How do San Jose, CA salaries compare?

$159k median. That's $49k above the national number ($110k). #3 out of 30 metros we track. These numbers vary by role and seniority, so treat them as a directional benchmark.

$38k

Minimum

$159k

Median

$520k

Maximum

Based on 153 jobs with published salary data.

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

VP & Above roles median at $184k, $132k above Entry Level ($52k). Based on jobs with published salary ranges in San Jose, CA.

$52k

Entry Level
11 roles

$103k

Mid-Level
20 roles

$156k

Senior
39 roles

$158k

Director
8 roles

$184k

VP & Above
12 roles

Common questions about San Jose, CA jobs

87 AI & Machine Learning positions are open in San Jose, CA right now, out of 211 total jobs across 124 companies. AI & Machine Learning is the largest category in this market.

$159k, based on 153 jobs with published salary data. That's #3 out of 30 metro areas we track. Actual compensation varies by role, seniority, and company size.

The top employers by open roles: Adobe (17), AMD (14), Deloitte (12), TikTok (10), Micron Technology (7). Together they account for 28% of the market. Upload your LinkedIn connections to see if you know anyone at these companies.

Yes. 42 of 211 listings (20%) are marked as remote-friendly. The remaining 169 require local presence. Remote roles tend to attract more applicants, so a warm introduction through your network can help you stand out.

66% of roles with seniority data are Senior level or above. The most common levels are Entry Level (10%), Mid-Level (23%), Senior (39%). Seniority data is available for about 61% of listings.

The most frequently posted titles: Account Executive, Sr. Lead AI Engineer, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Manager (Full-Stack Generalist), Chief Operating Officer. These reflect active hiring volume, not total headcount. Check your LinkedIn connections against the full list of 124 employers to find a referral path.

Skip the line in San Jose, CA

124 companies in San Jose, 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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