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📍 California, United States· Full-time· Remote
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Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform. We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler. Role We are looking for a Director, Global Partner Program Design & Scale to join our Channel and Alliances team. Reporting to the global head of Partner Programs, you will lead the design, development, launch, and scaling of Zscaler's priority partner programs and go-to-market initiatives. Working with global program and route-to-market owners, you will turn strategic priorities into complete, repeatable programs and lead a regional program team to drive activation, adoption, and continuous improvement worldwide What you'll do (Role Expectations) Lead Partner Program Design & Development: Translate growth opportunities and field needs into partner programs, offers, and repeatable sales plays. Own a focused portfolio from business case and design through pilot and launch, with clear outcomes, investment requirements, accountable owners, and decision gates. Evolve Program Architecture & Partner Experienc

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📍 California, United States of America, United States
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Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. What You Will Be Doing: Titleist is seeking a passionate and driven Associate Research Engineer to help shape the future of golf club performance through innovation, engineering, and data-driven design. In this role, you will apply engineering principles, scientific methods, and advanced computational tools to explore emerging technologies, analyze golf club designs and biomechanical swing dynamics, and validate concepts that contribute to next-generation Titleist products. Working alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and product designers, you will leverage modeling, simulation, and testing techniques to solve complex design challenges and uncover new opportunities for performance advancement. You'll collaborate across Research, Design, Product Development, Testing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing to evaluate concepts, support product innovation, and translate technical findings into meaningful product improvements. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in golf club research and development, contribute to patentable technologies, and play a direct role in creating the high-performance products trusted by golfers around the world. What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required. Strong foundation in engineering analysis, problem-solving, and product development. Experience with MATLAB and/or Python required. Exposure

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📍 California, Folsom, United States
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Job Details: Job Description: About the Role Join Intel's Client Computing and Physical AI Group and help enable the next generation of mobile and desktop client platforms. We are seeking a Senior Customer Solutions Engineer to serve as a key technical leader responsible for customer platform enablement, architecture collaboration, and execution across Intel's client platform ecosystem. In this role, you will work closely with OEM customers, engineering teams, and program stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of innovative platform technologies. You will play a critical role in platform planning, issue resolution, customer engagement, and cross-functional execution from product definition through product launch and production. What You’ll Do Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and Intel engineering teams, driving platform enablement and customer success. Lead cross-functional execution across platform technologies including hardware, firmware, graphics, connectivity, and I/O technologies. Drive resolution of critical platform issues, customer escalations, and technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle. Represent customer readiness, platform health, and execution status in program reviews and leadership forums. Develop technical assessments, customer enablement plans, and supporting documentation to accelerate design wins and product launches. Drive technical program execution across customer and engineering teams by aligning milestones, dependencies, risks, priorities, and deliverables. Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Strong customer focus and the ability to build trusted partners

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📍 California, United States
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$155.6K – $233.4K/yr

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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Position Summary: Designs, models, and develops data management systems that integrate laboratory, operation and research data. Designs, builds, improves and maintains high performance and highly scalable data pipelines. Oversees transition of data pipelines to production and commercial settings; develops technology choices and practices that support pipeline maturation. Researches and assesses the viability of new data management and processing technologies. Scope of Responsibilities: Applies subject matter expertise and extensive knowledge of theories, practices, and design matters to lead the application of existing principles and guide the development of new ideas. Provides, guides, and uses professional concepts to resolve critical issues. Works on highly complex assignments that address future concepts where problem solving requires conceptual thinking and an evaluation of enigmatic components. Accountable for results which may impact multiple functions. Enhances formal networks with key decision makers and recognized as a thought le

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📍 California, United States
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$141.6K – $212.4K/yr

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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Summary The Staff Data Engineer is a seasoned, hands-on engineer who designs, builds, and scales data products on our cloud lakehouse, powering analytics, reporting, and AI/ML across Illumina. We are looking for someone with strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data modeling, a solid understanding of distributed systems and system design who has built and scaled data products on modern cloud platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake. This is a hands-on, senior individual-contributor role with end-to-end ownership and leadership spanning multiple domains such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality, including mentoring engineers on our global (India-based) team. Responsibilities Partner across business, AI, and platform teams translating domain needs (e.g., SAP, Manufacturing, Quality) into well-modeled, governed and scalable data products. Design, build, and scale end-to-end data products on Databricks (and interoperating with Snowflake) — from ingestion through curated, analytics-ready datasets following a medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) architecture. Develop reusable frameworks, libraries, and

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📍 California, United States
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$82.5K – $123.7K/yr

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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. *Candidate must be able to work out of our San Diego, Hayward, or Foster City locations* Position Summary This position will support the Regional Project Planning function within Global Facilities and provide facility planning and construction design management to facilitate execution at multiple project scales and delivery methods in an energetic and fast-paced environment. The role is responsible for construction project and renovation space planning, estimation, scheduling, and resourcing. This person will work closely with consultants and internal stakeholders to create functional area program, layout, and to coordinate facility infrastructure support needs. The ideal candidate for this role has proven ability to identify and resolve issues resourcefully and independently, and will work to understand key business drivers, applying this knowledge to decision making. We are looking for your talent, experience and initiative to join our growing team! Specific Responsibilities: Leading feasibility analysis and site master planning studies Tracking 3 year horizon of planned efforts to info

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📍 California, United States
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$98.4K – $147.6K/yr

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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support new product development in genomics instrumentation. This is a highly technical mechanical design role focused on the development of custom mechanisms, precision motion systems, and electromechanical assemblies used in advanced instrumentation. The ideal candidate will be an engineer with experience designing motorized mechanisms and precision motion systems, including a strong understanding of system requirements, motion architecture, controls integration, structural design, and performance validation. The ideal candidate also has experience developing motion solutions from requirements through implementation and understands the engineering principles behind achieving precise, reliable motion in complex systems. Responsibilities Design and develop custom mechanical mechanisms for use in genomics instruments, including motion systems, precision assemblies, and fluidic or sample‑handling components. Integrate mechanical designs with electrical, firmware, and control systems Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and support

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📍 California, United States of America, United States
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Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. What You Will Be Doing Help shape the future of golf innovation as a CAD/CAM Programmer and Prototype Engineer . In this highly hands-on role, you will partner closely with R&D and engineering teams to transform new product concepts into functional prototypes that support next-generation golf equipment development. Using CAD/CAM software and advanced CNC machining technologies, you will design, program, machine, and refine prototype club heads, components, and precision fixtures. You will play a key role in bringing ideas from concept to physical reality by developing machining strategies, optimizing designs for manufacturability, and solving complex manufacturing challenges throughout the product development process. This role combines CAD/CAM programming, prototype machining, fabrication, and product development collaboration. Successful candidates enjoy working both at the computer and on the shop floor, building and improving prototypes while contributing to innovative product solutions. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in CAD/CAM programming, CNC machining, and prototype development. 3&#43; years of CAD/CAM programming experience, preferably with Siemens NX, Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar CAD/CAM platforms. Experience with other advanced CAM systems will also be considered. <

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📍 California, United States of America, United States
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$180K – $270K/yr

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Lead RF Systems and Defense Engineer- HP IQ Description - Who We Are HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates. We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless. We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset. By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work. Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work. About The Role HP IQ's Wireless Technology Team works cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Software, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Program Management, and Operations to develop next-generation wearable and AI-connected products. As a Lead RF Systems & Desense Engineer, you will own the RF system architecture from concept through mass production. You will lead RF integration across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC and emerging wireless technologies while driving RF desense, coexistence, and wireless performance for highly integrated products. <span style=

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📍 California, United States
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$169.3K – $219.1K/yr

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description Senior Scientist, Inflammation Biomarkers & Translational Research Location: Foster City, CA Department: Biomarkers / Translational Inflammation Level: Senior Scientist Role Overview Gilead Sciences is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Scientist to join the Biomarkers and Translational Inflammation Group in the research organization. This role will provide scientific leadership in the design, development, and execution of biomarker and translational strategies to support clinical programs across inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. The successful candidate will serve as a biomarker and translational science le

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📍 California, United States
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE We are seeking a high caliber and ambitious Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Sylmar, CA . The Supply Chain Manager of Lifecycle Management will support the lifecycle of our product supply, including but not limited to New Product Introduction (NPI) and End of Life (EOL) product planning alignment. The lead in this role supports new product development (NPD), product transfer, and engineering projects and is responsible for managing and executing all supply chain requirements and objectives to support overall business objectives. This position provides an opportunity for key talent to develop toward future Supply Chain or Operations Leadership roles within the business. The role will have significant visibility to Senior Management and carries high expectations. This position will also have people leader responsibilities for highly skilled direct report(s). MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Manages supply chain program/product lifecycle management processes and execution for NPD and EOL. Engages planning teams to develop demand and supply plans during the new product development and EOL processes. Engages commodity managers and buyers during the design phase (early supplier involvement) and serves as a key participant in supplier selection for the program. Coordinates material purchasing schedules and inspection releases, working closely with cross-functional supply chain and supply quality groups. Assesses EOL and last-tim

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📍 California, USA - Remote, United States· Remote
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Job Requisition ID # 26WD96433 Position Overview At Autodesk, we are pioneers in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Our innovative tools empower some of the most creative minds on the planet to solve real-world problems, touching nearly every person on Earth. We pride ourselves not only on our groundbreaking products but also on our unique culture, which fosters innovation and creativity. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others as a top place to work, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) division at Autodesk is looking for a Software Architect with extensive experience in developing modern, scalable, maintainable, and secure cloud-native experiences. The COO division is responsible for building and maintaining cutting-edge experiences that reach millions of customers every month. As a member of the COO architecture team, you will drive innovation and continually improve cloud-native experiences for both internal and external customers. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, assuming you can accommodate North American time zones for your regular working hours. Responsibilities Lead technical discussions across diverse teams in a matrix setting Mentor developers on emerging and existing technologies, as well as career development paths Evaluate the feasibility of alternative directions in future architecture/platform development through modeling and prototyping Ensure selected architecture achieve desired quality attributes such as security, scalability, and res

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📍 California, United States
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$98.4K – $147.6K/yr

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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Core Job Summary Position Summary: Manages the design, planning, construction and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities. Plans, budgets, and schedules facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related costs. Designs and develops organizational policies relevant to the facilities department. Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services and facilities expansion. May have responsibility for establishing and overseeing health and safety standards. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned. Scope of Responsibilities: Receives predetermined work assignments with incremental objectives and defined processes, subject to a moderate level of control and review. Directs subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines and procedures. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees and recommends changes to unit, sub-unit, or discipline policies. Works on assignment

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📍 California, United States
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$261.4K – $338.3K/yr

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides input into or leads the development of the Target Product Profile and Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules /products. Provides scientific and clinical guidance to cross-functional teams and colleagues to meet clinical development project deliverables and timelines. Provides input into, or otherwise leads, clinical trial protocol design, clinical study reports and health authority inquiries. Provides ongoing medical monitoring for clinical trials, including but not limited to assessment of eligibility criteria, toxicity management, and drug safety surveillance. Manages the clinical development component(s) in the prepar

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📍 California, United States of America, United States
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Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. What You Will Be Doing The Social Content Producer plays a key role in bringing the Titleist brand to life through compelling, social-first storytelling that showcases equipment innovation, tour player performance, and trusted ambassador relationships. As part of the Brand & Communications team, this position leads the planning, creation, and production of engaging short-form content across Titleist social channels, while partnering closely with Tour Communications to deliver a consistent and impactful digital presence. The role includes traveling to professional and elite amateur golf events to capture authentic, behind-the-scenes content, providing real-time social coverage of key tournaments and player stories, and using performance insights to optimize content strategy and audience engagement. This individual also supports video production efforts across Titleist brand initiatives, helping connect golfers with the products and stories that define the game's highest level of performance. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Design, or a related field required Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in content creation, creative production, golf industry marketing, or collegiate/professional athletics Ability to travel domestically as required Availability to work weekends, including coverage of golf events and tournaments Strong k

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