Group Leader Jobs in California
Group Leader jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology sectors across a market that ranges from entry-level team leads to senior operations group leaders. The largest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Northrop Grumman, and Salesforce maintain deep and ongoing group leader pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in California right now are production group leaders in aerospace and defense manufacturing, clinical team leads in large health systems, and project group leaders in enterprise technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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TTAD Group leader / Job leader: AI research in Autonomy and Knowledge Capture
Hybrid- San Jose, CA office 3/2
Tokyo Electron (TEL) is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We make equipment for key parts of the manufacturing process in the world’s largest foundries. TEL Technology AI and Design Inc is our Silicon Valley AI lab, where we do groundbreaking, long-term research and technology development in AI for semiconductor equipment. One of our projects relates to autonomous operation of semiconductor equipment. This project has been ongoing for several years and is in the prototype stage. We are looking for an experienced engineer who can lead a small team for the next phase of this project. The technologies used include embedded control, complex software/hardware systems, autonomy/planning, semantic and symbolic knowledge capture from unstructured data, transfer learning, and advanced UI design.
This position will be filled as Principal Engineer (technical career track) or Sr Manager (management career track) level depending on the candidate’s experience and career interests.
TTAD Requirements
- Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
- Good communicator who works well in a team and across cultural barriers
- Low prestige problem solver: willing to be wrong and accept a better solution
- Productive in translating ideas to code
- Present to support colleagues – gives freely of own time
- Interested in learning, e.g. a complex application domain, new programming languages
- Willing and able to travel overseas (east Asia) 1-3 times per year
- Willing and able to collaborate with colleagues in east Asia some evenings
Role Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant engineering experience (such as computer science/AI research, software engineering, machine learning, scheduling and planning, or knowledge representation)
- 4+ years of experience with complex hardware + software systems
- 2+ years of small-group leadership experience
- Expertise in leading techniques for semantic capture, search, and embedding spaces
- PhD or MSc in Computer Science or adjacent areas, or BSc with 10+ years of AI/ML/Comp Sci research excellence required
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a highly talented team
- Establish and manage project roadmap with stakeholders in TTAD and TEL Group
- Hands-on contribute to development of software modules
- Embrace and contribute to our AI-assisted coding best practices
Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Subsidiary
TEL Technology & AI Design, Inc.
Job Description
TTAD Group leader / Job leader: AI research in Autonomy and Knowledge Capture
Hybrid- San Jose, CA office 3/2
Tokyo Electron (TEL) is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We make equipment for key parts of the manufacturing process in the world’s largest foundries. TEL Technology AI and Design Inc is our Silicon Valley AI lab, where we do groundbreaking, long-term research and technology development in AI for semiconductor equipment. One of our projects relates to autonomous operation of semiconductor equipment. This project has been ongoing for several years and is in the prototype stage. We are looking for an experienced engineer who can lead a small team for the next phase of this project. The technologies used include embedded control, complex software/hardware systems, autonomy/planning, semantic and symbolic knowledge capture from unstructured data, transfer learning, and advanced UI design.
This position will be filled as Principal Engineer (technical career track) or Sr Manager (management career track) level depending on the candidate’s experience and career interests.
TTAD Requirements
- Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
- Good communicator who works well in a team and across cultural barriers
- Low prestige problem solver: willing to be wrong and accept a better solution
- Productive in translating ideas to code
- Present to support colleagues – gives freely of own time
- Interested in learning, e.g. a complex application domain, new programming languages
- Willing and able to travel overseas (east Asia) 1-3 times per year
- Willing and able to collaborate with colleagues in east Asia some evenings
Role Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant engineering experience (such as computer science/AI research, software engineering, machine learning, scheduling and planning, or knowledge representation)
- 4+ years of experience with complex hardware + software systems
- 2+ years of small-group leadership experience
- Expertise in leading techniques for semantic capture, search, and embedding spaces
- PhD or MSc in Computer Science or adjacent areas, or BSc with 10+ years of AI/ML/Comp Sci research excellence required
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a highly talented team
- Establish and manage project roadmap with stakeholders in TTAD and TEL Group
- Hands-on contribute to development of software modules
- Embrace and contribute to our AI-assisted coding best practices
Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Subsidiary
TEL Technology & AI Design, Inc.
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Group Leader Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group leader jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, or a related field required
- Two or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a relevant California industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage daily workflows, schedules, and performance for a direct team
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across departments and reporting to senior management
- Proficiency with productivity and project management software used in California enterprise environments
- Familiarity with California labor regulations, including meal break, overtime, and workplace safety requirements
Group Leader Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a group leader in California?
Most group leaders in California move into the role after building hands-on experience in their industry, typically starting in individual contributor or frontline positions before being promoted or hired into a leadership role. For group leaders working in clinical or healthcare settings, relevant California licensure through the California Department of Public Health or applicable board strengthens candidacy. In manufacturing and defense, employer-specific certifications and familiarity with California's OSHA standards carry significant weight with hiring managers.
How much do group leaders make in California?
Group leaders in California earn a median of about $76,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,530 for the lowest 10% to over $125,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire group leaders in California?
Employers hiring group leaders in California right now include Farmers Insurance, Intuit, and Macquarie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of aerospace contractors, large regional health systems, and major technology headquarters means group leader openings appear across a wider range of industries here than in most other states.
Which California cities have the most group leader jobs?
The cities with the most group leader openings in California are Los Angeles, Berkeley, and Lemoore. The distribution reflects California's dominant economic centers: Los Angeles anchors aerospace, entertainment, and healthcare hiring, the San Francisco Bay Area drives technology and biotech group leader demand, and San Diego contributes significantly through its defense contracting and life sciences industries.
Are there remote group leader jobs in California?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Group leader roles typically require direct oversight of a team, making fully remote arrangements rare for most industry settings. About 16% of group leader openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in technology companies or project management functions where the team works distributed by design.
How can I get hired as a group leader in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior associate role within a California employer that promotes from within, then building a record of coordinating projects or covering supervisory duties informally. Large California health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run structured leadership development programs for high-performing frontline staff. In manufacturing and logistics, transitioning from a lead technician or shift coordinator role gives candidates the supervisory exposure California employers look for before hiring a formal group leader.
Where can I find and apply to group leader jobs in California?
You can find and apply to group leader jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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