Top 10 Startups in Los Angeles Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 16, 2026 · 7 min read

The top startups in los angeles hiring right now on Migrate Mate include SpaceX, Fabletics, and Sweetgreen, spanning aerospace, consumer wellness, mobile gaming, and digital health. Migrate Mate tracks 1,017 live open roles across 10 startups in los angeles as of July 16, 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.

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

Curated by our editorial team · 1,017 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    SpaceX

    SpaceX

    AerospaceEngineeringManufacturing

    SpaceX has 860 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, the most of any startups in los angele we track, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (7) and backend engineering (4). 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

    • Engineering (Non-Software)7
    • Backend Engineering4
    • Electrical Engineering4
    • Business Operations3
    • Communications2

    +12 roles across other teams

    Open roles860 open
    Sr. GNC Engineer (Starship) Controls
    Texas · On-site
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    Lead Hardware Reliability Engineer, Electrical (Starshield)
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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    Integration Technician (Starshield) - Level 4/5
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
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    Integration Technician (Starshield)
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
    Apply
    CNC Machinist, Deburr (Raptor)
    Hawthorne, CA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 860 roles at SpaceX
  2. 02
    Fabletics

    Fabletics

    ApparelE-CommerceMarketing

    Fabletics has 56 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in account management (9) and business operations (7). Fabletics is an activewear and lifestyle apparel brand selling performance clothing through retail stores and a direct-to-consumer channel. The company blends physical retail expansion with a subscription commerce model, creating roles across merchandising, marketing, and operations.

    Roles by team

    • Account Management9
    • Business Operations7
    • Cybersecurity4
    • Project Management4
    • Business Development2

    +13 roles across other teams

    Open roles56 open
    Retail Store Manager, Fabletics (Lenox Square - Atlanta, GA)
    Atlanta, GA · On-site
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    Retail Assistant Store Manager, Fabletics (Legacy West - Plano, TX)
    Plano, TX · On-site
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    Photo & Video Production Project Manager
    El Segundo, CA · Hybrid
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    Retail Part-Time Sales Lead - Fabletics (Tanger Outlets Phoenix - Glendale, AZ)
    Glendale, AZ · On-site
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    Retail Assistant Store Manager - Fabletics (Opry Mills - Nashville, TN)
    Nashville, TN · On-site
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    See all 56 roles at Fabletics
  3. 03
    Sweetgreen

    Sweetgreen

    Food TechOperationsTechnology

    Sweetgreen has 49 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in business operations (11) and human resources (HR) — generalist (8). 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 Operations11
    • Human Resources (HR) — Generalist8
    • Business Strategy6
    • Business Development3
    • Software Engineering3

    +13 roles across other teams

    Open roles49 open
    Restaurant General Manager
    Atlanta, GA · On-site
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    Director, Brand Marketing
    Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
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    Assistant Restaurant Manager
    Irvine, CA · On-site
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    Recruiter
    Los Angeles, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Restaurant General Manager
    Hartford, CT · On-site
    Apply
    See all 49 roles at Sweetgreen
  4. 04
    Thrive Market

    Thrive Market

    E-CommerceWellnessLogistics

    Thrive Market has 9 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in compliance & legal (4) and healthcare administration (2). 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 Administration2
    • Business Analysis1
    • Procurement & Supply Chain1
    Open roles9 open
    Last Mile Delivery Driver Weekends (New Jersey)
    Saddle Brook, NJ · On-site
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    Delivery Driver - Torrance
    Torrance, CA · On-site
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    Delivery Driver - New Jersey
    Saddle Brook, NJ · On-site
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    Safety Manager
    Barre, PA · On-site
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    Safety Manager
    Dallas, TX · On-site
    Apply
    See all 9 roles at Thrive Market
  5. 05
    Scopely

    Scopely

    GamingProductEngineering

    Scopely has 9 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in product management (4) and marketing (2). 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 Management4
    • Marketing2
    • Human Resources1
    • Cloud & DevOps1
    Open roles9 open
    Director, Internal Audit
    Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
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    Employee Relations Specialist
    Culver City, CA · On-site
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    Senior Director, Product
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    Principal Technical Product Manager
    Culver City, CA · Hybrid
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    Lead Product Manager
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    See all 9 roles at Scopely
  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
    TrueCar, Inc.

    TrueCar, Inc.

    AutomotiveDataProduct

    TrueCar, Inc. has 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in account management (2) and 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

    • Account Management2
    • Business Operations2
    • Communications1
    • Brand Marketing1
    • Business Development1

    +1 roles across other teams

    Open roles8 open
    Tax Manager - Remote
    Santa Monica, CA · Remote
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    Director of OEM Marketing Partnerships - Remote
    Los Angeles, CA · Remote
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    Business Development Manager - Florida
    Tampa, FL · Remote
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    Dealer Performance Manager - Dallas, TX, St Louis, MO, Oklahoma City, OK
    Oklahoma City, OK · Remote
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    Business Development Manager - Seattle or Denver
    Washington State · Remote
    Apply
    See all 8 roles at TrueCar, Inc.
  8. 07
    GOAT Group

    GOAT Group

    MarketplaceFashionOperations

    GOAT Group has 8 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in program management (2) and customer service (1). GOAT Group runs an online marketplace for authenticated sneakers, apparel, and accessories through a buyer and seller platform. Authentication and logistics infrastructure are central to its operations, making it a meaningful employer in both technology and fulfillment.

    Roles by team

    • Program Management2
    • Customer Service1
    • Logistics & Inventory1
    • Logistics & Fleet Management1
    • Account Management1

    +2 roles across other teams

    Open roles8 open
    Operations Quality & Performance Lead
    Los Angeles, CA · On-site
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    Sales Associate (Part Time)
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Operations Supervisor (Authentication)
    Easton, PA · On-site
    Apply
    Assistant Manager, Operations
    Fontana, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Lead Account Manager
    Los Angeles, CA · Remote
    Apply
    See all 8 roles at GOAT Group
  9. 08
    Cargomatic

    Cargomatic

    LogisticsEngineeringSales

    Cargomatic has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in logistics & fleet management (4) and cloud engineering (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

    • Logistics & Fleet Management4
    • Cloud Engineering1
    • Business Operations1
    Open roles7 open
    AI Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (9326321)
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    SMB Sales Manager — Drayage Transportation
    Atlanta, GA · Remote
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    Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics)
    Savannah, GA · On-site
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    Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics)
    Dayton, NJ · On-site
    Apply
    See all 7 roles at Cargomatic
  10. 09
    Nerdio

    Nerdio

    CloudSaaSEngineering

    Nerdio has 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in cloud & DevOps (2) and business operations (1). 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

    • Cloud & DevOps2
    • Business Operations1
    • Account Management1
    • Cybersecurity1
    • Engineering (Non-Software)1
    Open roles6 open
    Vice President, Channel Ecosystem & Sales Development
    Remote · On-site
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    Deal Desk Sales Operations
    Remote · Remote
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    Corporate Sales Representative - Western US
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Senior Product Manager
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    Senior Software Engineer
    Remote · Remote
    Apply
    See all 6 roles at Nerdio
  11. 10
    Hawke Media

    Hawke Media

    MarketingAdvertisingGrowth

    Hawke Media has 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in account management (3) 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

    • Account Management3
    • Customer Success1
    • Business Operations1
    Open roles5 open
    Accounting Manager
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
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    Lifecycle Marketing Manager
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
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    Sales Development Representative (SDR)
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
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    Outside Sales Representative
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
    Apply
    Accounting Manager
    Santa Monica, CA · On-site
    Apply
    See all 5 roles at Hawke Media

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 860 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, followed by Fabletics (56) and Sweetgreen (49). Migrate Mate tracks 1,017 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 operations, account management, and engineering (Non-Software). Across the 10 startups in los angeles Migrate Mate tracks, business operations is the largest function at 26 of 1,017 open roles as of July 16, 2026, followed by account management (16) and engineering (Non-Software) (8).

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, 17% are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.

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