Development Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Development Engineer jobs in San Francisco concentrate in biotech, semiconductor design, clean energy, and enterprise software, with strong clusters in Mission Bay, SoMa, and the Financial District. Employers hiring right now include Amazon, Eight Sleep, and Adobe. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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EVERY™ is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company and market leader using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. EVERY™ is a team of passionate change-makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY™ is on a mission to decouple the world's proteins from the animals that make them. We are a passionate, determined (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. For more information, visit www.every.com
The Downstream Process Engineer II will be an integral member of our downstream process development team. You will use experimentation to optimize Every's production process and then see the results of your changes in action at pilot and commercial-scale biomanufacturing sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory and tech transfer experience, who wants to make an impact at scale.
What you'll Accomplish
- Optimize the Every downstream process via an iterative cycle. Improvements are developed in the laboratory, scaled up to an external pilot plant, and learnings are taken back to the lab for further troubleshooting and improvement.
- Perform various unit operations at the Every HQ such as TFF, depth filtration, chromatography, spray drying and other purification/separation processes.
- Develop and review tech transfer documentation to ensure successful scale up trials. Travel to external pilot plants to review the scale up of novel processes.
- Coordinate with third parties such as pilot scale equipment vendors to arrange internal and external trials.
- Partner with Every scientists and engineers to bring their bench ideas to pilot scale.
- Analyze results and report data to enable appropriate interpretation and follow up experiments.
- Proactively communicate information through appropriate verbal and written means and actively participate in meetings.
- Understand and follow department and corporate guidelines, compliance and safety rules and procedures related to duties.
- Perform other reasonably related duties not expressly written in this job description as may be assigned from time to time
What you Bring:
- BS in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related discipline, with 3 years of industry experience
- Practical experience with and theoretical knowledge of traditional processing unit operations including TFF, depth filtration, continuous centrifugation, chromatography and spray drying.
- Experience with executing tech transfers to external parties such as pilot or CMO facilities.
- Experience leading technical conversations with third parties such as equipment or chemical vendors.
- Eagerness to learn from and collaborate with Every scientists and engineers
- Ability to travel internationally (up to 25%) to support and conduct process development activities at CMOs is required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, across all levels of the organization.
Why you'll love it here:
- Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
- Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches
- Customizable options: FSA, LSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
- Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year
- Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access
- Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea
- Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership
- Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART
Pay Range: $96,467 - $110,261
At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
EVERY's Dedication to Fairness
EVERY is dedicated to building a just environment based on merit and kindess. EVERY's goal is to have a workplace that enables productivity and meaningful work for individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles, allowing all employees to feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves at work.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify personal information and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at hiring@every.com
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Development Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development engineer job in San Francisco?
Targeting San Francisco's biotech corridor in Mission Bay, the hardware and semiconductor firms in SoMa, and the clean energy companies expanding across the Bay Area gives you the sharpest focus. Employers here favor candidates with hands-on product development cycles, cross-functional lab or prototyping experience, and familiarity with the fast iteration pace common in San Francisco's technology and life sciences sectors. A portfolio of shipped or tested work stands out more than credentials alone.
Which companies hire development engineers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring development engineers in San Francisco right now include Amazon, Eight Sleep, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market features a mix of established medical device and biotech firms, early-stage hardware startups, and large enterprise technology companies with engineering campuses in and around the city.
Are there remote development engineer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the role, since hands-on prototyping, lab work, and hardware testing typically require an on-site presence. About 70% of development engineer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in software-facing or systems integration roles where design and documentation work can be done off-site.
How can I get a development engineer job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through associate or junior development engineer roles at biotech and medical device companies in Mission Bay, many of which run structured rotational programs for recent graduates. Gaining experience with CAD tools, lab instrumentation, or product testing protocols, and connecting with engineering teams through local university career fairs at UCSF or UC Berkeley, gives candidates a concrete edge in this market.
Which industries hire the most development engineers in San Francisco?
San Francisco development engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The city's density of biotech research campuses, semiconductor design firms, and enterprise software companies drives consistent demand across those sectors throughout the year.
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