Top 10 Startups in Los Angeles Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 31, 2026 · 7 min read

The top startups in los angeles hiring right now on Migrate Mate include SpaceX, Sweetgreen, and Scopely, spanning aerospace, consumer wellness, mobile gaming, and digital health. Migrate Mate tracks 1,286 live open roles across 10 startups in los angeles as of August 31, 2026, updated daily. Los Angeles has built one of the most diverse startup ecosystems in the country, with deep talent pools across entertainment tech, e-commerce, and consumer hardware that few other cities can match.

The 10 Startups in Los Angeles hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 1,286 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    SpaceX

    SpaceX

    AerospaceEngineeringManufacturing

    SpaceX has 1,176 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, the most of any startups in los angele we track, concentrated in business strategy (9) and engineering (Non-Software) (5). SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets, spacecraft, and the Starlink satellite broadband network. It operates one of the largest private engineering and manufacturing workforces in the country, spanning disciplines from avionics to propulsion.

    Roles by team

    • Business Strategy9
    • Engineering (Non-Software)5
    • Maintenance & Repair3
    • Allied Health3
    • Data Analytics2

    +28 roles across other teams

    Open roles1,176 open
    GNC Engineer, Phased Array Devices (Starshield)
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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    Software Engineer, Tracking (Starshield)
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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    Software Engineer, HITL - Top Secret Clearance
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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    Sr. Software Engineer, HITL - Top Secret Clearance
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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    GNC Engineer, ADCS (Starshield)
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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    See all 1,176 roles at SpaceX
  2. 02
    Sweetgreen

    Sweetgreen

    Food TechOperationsTechnology

    Sweetgreen has 47 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business operations (9) and business strategy (6). Sweetgreen operates a fast-casual restaurant chain serving seasonal salads and grain bowls across the United States. Beyond restaurant roles, the company builds significant in-house technology and supply chain teams to support its farm-direct sourcing model.

    Roles by team

    • Business Operations9
    • Business Strategy6
    • Customer Service4
    • Business Development3
    • Human Resources (HR) — Generalist3

    +14 roles across other teams

    Open roles47 open
    Restaurant General Manager
    Charlotte, NC · On-site
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    Assistant Restaurant Manager
    Coconut Grove, FL · On-site
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    Head Coach
    Phoenix, AZ · On-site
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    Restaurant General Manager
    Township of Liberty, OH · On-site
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    Restaurant General Manager
    Towson, MD · On-site
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    See all 47 roles at Sweetgreen
  3. 03
    Scopely

    Scopely

    GamingProductEngineering

    Scopely has 22 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in product management (6) and marketing (5). Scopely develops and publishes mobile games and interactive entertainment products with a global player base. The studio is known for titles built around major licensed franchises and maintains teams across game design, engineering, and live operations.

    Roles by team

    • Product Management6
    • Marketing5
    • Strategy & Corporate Development2
    • Business Development1
    • Business Analysis1

    +6 roles across other teams

    Open roles22 open
    Strategic Finance Associate
    Culver City, CA · On-site
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    Director, Internal Audit
    Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Product Analyst
    Culver City, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Director of Product, Performance
    Culver City, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Manager, Global Compensation Programs
    Culver City, CA · On-site
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    See all 22 roles at Scopely
  4. 04
    Thrive Market

    Thrive Market

    E-CommerceWellnessLogistics

    Thrive Market has 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in compliance & legal (4) and healthcare administration (3). Thrive Market is an online membership retailer specializing in natural, organic, and sustainable grocery and household products. Its mission-driven model attracts candidates interested in the intersection of consumer wellness and scalable e-commerce logistics.

    Roles by team

    • Compliance & Legal4
    • Healthcare Administration3
    • Allied Health1
    • Business Operations1
    • Corporate Training & Learning Development1

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles15 open
    Regional Learning & Quality Manager
    Reno, NV · Hybrid
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    Area Manager II - (Shift 1)
    Indianapolis, IN · On-site
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    Delivery Driver - Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA · On-site
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    Part-Time Delivery Driver - Torrance
    Torrance, CA · On-site
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    Last Mile Delivery Driver Weekends (New Jersey)
    Saddle Brook, NJ · On-site
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    See all 15 roles at Thrive Market
  5. 05
    Nerdio

    Nerdio

    CloudSaaSEngineering

    Nerdio has 11 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business development (2) and business operations (2). Nerdio builds cloud management software that helps IT teams deploy and manage Azure virtual desktop environments. The company serves managed service providers and enterprise IT departments, with roles concentrated in engineering, customer success, and cloud solutions.

    Roles by team

    • Business Development2
    • Business Operations2
    • Account Management2
    • Business Analyst1
    • Corporate Training1

    +3 roles across other teams

    Open roles11 open
    Vice President, Product Marketing
    Remote · Remote
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    Integrated Marketing & Programs, Director
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Customer Account Manager - East
    Remote · Hybrid
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    Senior Partner Marketing Specialist
    Remote · Remote
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    Technical Writer
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 11 roles at Nerdio
  6. Editor’s note

    What to look for in a Los Angeles startup

    Los Angeles startups vary widely in stage and stability, so it pays to look past brand recognition before accepting an offer. Check how recently the company last raised capital, whether its headcount has grown or contracted over the past year, and how clearly leadership communicates its path to profitability. A company with strong revenue fundamentals and a focused product roadmap is a more durable employer than one riding early hype.

    Funding runway

    Confirm the company's last funding round and approximate date. A startup that raised two or more years ago without a follow-on round may be operating under tighter constraints than its job postings suggest.

    Equity structure

    Ask about the option pool, vesting schedule, and preference stack before evaluating the equity portion of any offer. Early-stage grants can be significant in percentage terms but dilute meaningfully through later funding rounds.

    Team growth signals

    Look at whether the team that would manage you has been stable or has turned over recently. High manager turnover in a specific function often reflects a deeper organizational challenge worth probing in interviews.

  7. 06
    Cargomatic

    Cargomatic

    LogisticsEngineeringSales

    Cargomatic has 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in cloud engineering (1) and logistics & fleet management (1). Cargomatic is a freight technology company that connects shippers and carriers for drayage and port logistics operations. It focuses on the last-mile and port-adjacent freight market, hiring across software engineering, carrier relations, and enterprise sales.

    Roles by team

    • Cloud Engineering1
    • Logistics & Fleet Management1
    • Account Management1
    • Customer Service & Support1
    Open roles5 open
    Customer Success Manager
    Long Beach, CA · On-site
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    AI Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    SMB Sales Manager — Drayage Transportation
    Atlanta, GA · Remote
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    Customer Success Manager
    Chicago, IL · On-site
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    Operations Coordinator
    Bloomington, CA · On-site
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    See all 5 roles at Cargomatic
  8. 07
    Overtime

    Overtime

    MediaSportsContent

    Overtime has 4 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in creative & design (2) and brand marketing (1). Overtime is a sports media and entertainment company producing digital content and live events aimed at younger audiences. It operates original leagues and content verticals, hiring across video production, social media, and event operations.

    Roles by team

    • Creative & Design2
    • Brand Marketing1
    Open roles4 open
    Production Manager
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Associate Director, Marketing & Sales Strategy (Ad Sales Associate Director)
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Social Producer (Graphics & Content)
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Marketing Manager (Ad Sales Manager)
    New York, NY · On-site
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    See all 4 roles at Overtime
  9. 08
    Hawke Media

    Hawke Media

    MarketingAdvertisingGrowth

    Hawke Media has 3 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business development (1) and customer success (1). Hawke Media is a marketing agency providing outsourced services across paid media, email, and lifecycle marketing for consumer brands. Its a-la-carte service model means practitioners work across a wide range of brand categories and channels simultaneously.

    Roles by team

    • Business Development1
    • Customer Success1
    • Account Management1
    Open roles3 open
    Senior Recruiter / Talent Lead
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
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    Lifecycle Marketing Manager
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
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    Outside Sales Representative
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
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    See all 3 roles at Hawke Media
  10. 09
    TrueCar, Inc.

    TrueCar, Inc.

    AutomotiveDataProduct

    TrueCar, Inc. has 2 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in business operations (2). TrueCar operates a digital automotive marketplace that connects car buyers with dealers while providing transparent pricing data tools. The platform sits at the intersection of automotive retail and data analytics, hiring across product, data science, and dealer success functions.

    Roles by team

    • Business Operations2
    Open roles2 open
    Inside Sales Manager
    Dallas, TX · Remote
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    National Account Manager - Field-Based
    Houston, TX · Remote
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    See all 2 roles at TrueCar, Inc.
  11. 10
    Headspace

    Headspace

    Health TechWellnessProduct

    Headspace has 1 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in creative & design (1). Headspace is a digital mental health company offering meditation, mindfulness content, and on-demand behavioral health services. The company operates at the intersection of consumer wellness and clinical care, with teams spanning content, clinical partnerships, and product.

    Roles by team

    • Creative & Design1
    Open roles1 open
    Psychiatrist (Part-Time) - Contract
    San Francisco, CA · Remote
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    See all 1 roles at Headspace

How startups in los angeles pay and equity work

Compensation at Los Angeles startups typically combines a base salary with an equity grant, and the balance between those two components shifts substantially depending on the company's stage. Later-stage and pre-IPO companies tend to bring base salaries closest to what large established tech employers offer, while seed and Series A companies often ask candidates to accept a lower base in exchange for a larger slice of a smaller, earlier pie. Benefits like health coverage and 401(k) matching have become more consistent across the ecosystem, though the quality varies. The trade-off that matters most day-to-day is ownership and pace. Startup roles in Los Angeles tend to carry broader scope than equivalent titles at large companies, which means faster skill development and more visible impact but also less institutional support and more ambiguity. The city's mix of entertainment, consumer, and deep-tech startups also means the culture and work rhythm can differ dramatically between a media startup in Culver City and a hardware company in Hawthorne, so evaluating the specific team and environment matters as much as the headline compensation package.

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Startups in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

Which startups in los angeles are hiring the most right now?

SpaceX is hiring the most, with 1,176 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, followed by Sweetgreen (47) and Scopely (22). Migrate Mate tracks 1,286 live roles across 10 startups in los angeles in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.

Do startups in los angeles pay well compared to larger tech companies?

Generally, yes, though the comparison depends on company stage. Growth-stage startups in Los Angeles are typically competitive with large tech employers on base salary, but a larger share of total compensation sits in equity rather than cash. Later-stage companies track most closely to market on base pay, while earlier-stage startups trade a lower base for larger option grants. Evaluating the full package, not just salary, gives the most accurate picture.

What kinds of roles do startups in los angeles typically hire for?

Startups in los angeles hire most heavily in business strategy, business operations, and business development. Across the 10 startups in los angeles Migrate Mate tracks, business strategy is the largest function at 15 of 1,286 open roles as of August 31, 2026, followed by business operations (14) and business development (7).

Do startups in los angeles hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 startups in los angeles, 30% are remote or hybrid as of August 31, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.