Data Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

Data Manager jobs in San Diego concentrate in Sorrento Valley, UTC, and the Torrey Pines biotech corridor, with strong demand across defense contracting, life sciences, and health systems. Employers hiring right now include Petco, Intuit, and Qualcomm. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles368+
Top employerPetco
Work type57% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring12

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
San Diego, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$170k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500

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Neurocrine Biosciences
Data Management Manager
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Neurocrine Biosciences
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Data Management Manager
Neurocrine Biosciences
San Diego, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$133k - $182k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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ServiceNow
Senior Manager, Data Platform Engineering - Kubernetes - Distributed Systems
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ServiceNow
Added 1w ago
Senior Manager, Data Platform Engineering - Kubernetes - Distributed Systems
ServiceNow
San Diego, California
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$181k - $317k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Apple
Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager
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Apple
Added 1w ago
Mail Data Foundations Engineering Manager
Apple
San Diego, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$196k - $338k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Data Manager Job Market in San Diego

Who's Hiring

  • Petco
    Petco49
  • Intuit
    Intuit49
  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm49
  • Apple
    Apple25
  • ServiceNow
    ServiceNow25

Data Manager Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a data manager job in San Diego?

Focus your search on San Diego's three strongest hiring clusters: the life sciences and biotech companies concentrated in Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley, the defense and government contractors based in Kearny Mesa and near MCAS Miramar, and the health systems anchored downtown and in Mission Valley. Candidates with hands-on experience in clinical data systems, SQL, or federal data compliance standards tend to stand out in this market.

Which companies hire data managers in San Diego?

San Diego data manager roles are posted by Petco, Intuit, and Qualcomm and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market is especially active among biotech firms, hospital networks, and defense primes that manage large regulated datasets.

Are there remote data manager jobs in San Diego?

Yes, though availability depends on the role: analytical and reporting-focused data manager positions are commonly remote, while roles tied to clinical trials, laboratory systems, or on-site infrastructure tend to require in-person presence. About 43% of data manager openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common among the city's health-tech and SaaS employers.

How can I get a data manager job in San Diego with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in San Diego is through a data coordinator or data analyst role at one of the region's many clinical research organizations or biotech companies, which regularly hire junior candidates who can demonstrate database familiarity and attention to regulatory compliance. UC San Diego Health, Scripps Research, and mid-size biotech firms in the Torrey Pines area are known to develop entry-level data talent internally, making them strong targets for candidates building their first years of experience.

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