Startup Jobs in California, US
California, US has 7,528 open startup roles at 993 early-stage startups; engineering, sales and business development, and operations make up most of them, and 24% are remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 147k to 225k, with a median of USD 185k. 410 are new this week.
Who is hiring in California, US
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- 7,528open roles
- 993startups hiring
- 24%remote
Pay and the market
Industries
AI and machine learning (1,374), robotics and manufacturing (925) and aerospace and defense (740) startups have most of the openings.
Pay figures come from the 4,503 postings on this page that state a salary.
What kind of work is open in California, US
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Which industries are hiring in California, US
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Jobs in California, US
Latest early-stage startup jobs, open to Pro members
Roles no longer open in California, US, listed without a startup page
Closed roles here whose startup is not on the site. Each one keeps its page, with what the role asked for and what it paid.
- 1role closed
- Senior Manager, Talent Development closed August 2026
Questions people ask
How much do startup jobs in California, US pay?
Typically USD 147k to 225k a year, with a median of USD 185k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring in California, US?
Loula (122 roles), Apex (112) and General Matter (109) have the most; 993 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
24% of these roles are remote; the rest are in California, US.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (45% of those that state a level), and 14% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
410 were posted this week.