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Jobs in San Mateo, CA
618 active postings tracked in San Mateo, CA · collapsed to 360 roles.
San Mateo, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.80/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Most postings refresh within a month (10% open 30+ days)
- Few reposted listings (42% appear duplicated)
San Mateo, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The San Mateo, CA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 618 active job postings tracked here, 10% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in ml / ai engineering and engineering manager, with technology as the leading sector.
- 10% of postings in San Mateo, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 13 new postings have appeared this week — about 2% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 25+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (15 of 618).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.80/hr, with 53% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Roblox, Cheesecake Factory, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
- Best opportunities are in ml / ai engineering and engineering manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
San Mateo, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Mateo, CA.
- 618Active postings
- 13Posted this week
- 60Open 30+ days10% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 2%List salary15 of 618
- 53%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.80/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 25d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- ML / AI Engineering42
- Engineering Manager26
- Data Science24
- Product Design21
- Product Manager19
- Director17
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers135
- Managers, All Other31
- Project Management Specialists14
- Data Scientists11
- Web and Digital Interface Designers10
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
Top sectors
- Technology508
- Media & Entertainment508
- Retail57
- Consumer Goods42
- Food Service / Restaurants41
- Financial Services6
Employment mix
- Unspecified574 · 93%
- Part-time31 · 5%
- Intern5 · 1%
- Full-time5 · 1%
- Temporary2 · 0%
- Contract1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Sr Field Service Technician / HVAC Controls/BAS TechnicianHVAC Technician
Honeywell · San Mateo, CA, United States · ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Business Service Officer
Morgan Stanley · San Mateo, CA, United States · ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Data Scientist - AI ProductsData Science
Dish Network · San Mateo, California, United States · jobs.dish.com
$127k · posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Cheesecake Factory · San Mateo, CA, United States · cakecareers.com
$69k–$75k · posted 1 month ago
- Area Supervisor× 2 openings
Ross Stores · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Ross Stores · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Cheesecake Factory · San Mateo, CA, United States · cakecareers.com
$69k–$75k · posted 3 months ago
- Principal Data Scientist, Marketing & PersonalizationData Science
Fanatics · San Mateo, CA, United States · fa-exki-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Lead Product Manager - Fanatics AppProduct Manager
Fanatics · San Mateo, CA, United States · fa-exki-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Chipotle · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen LeaderCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Chipotle · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 4 months ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Jack in the Box · San Mateo, CA, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 4 months ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Jack in the Box · San Mateo, CA, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
$83k–$85k · posted 4 months ago
- Team Leader
Jack in the Box · San Mateo, CA, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 4 months ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Jack in the Box · San Mateo, CA, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 4 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1376800-9)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · San Mateo, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1483147-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · San Mateo, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Director, Product Management - Personalization & MonetizationDirector
Fanatics · San Mateo, CA, United States · fa-exki-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
$220k · posted 6 months ago