Principal Jobs in San Jose, CA
Principal jobs in San Jose are concentrated in K-12 schools across the Willow Glen, Evergreen, and Berryessa districts, with strong demand from both San Jose Unified and East Side Union High School District alongside charter networks and private institutions. Employers hiring right now include Analog Devices, Astera Labs, and Micron Technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Ceribell
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography ("EEG") platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Position Overview:
The Principal Clinical Research Scientist is responsible for generating, analyzing, and communicating clinical evidence to support product development, regulatory submissions, and commercial growth. This individual combines strong data analysis and scientific writing skills with hands-on conference strategy and marketing activities. This role works closely with clinical operations, regulatory, marketing, R&D teams and external experts (physicians and key opinion leaders) to translate clinical data into publications, presentations, and marketing materials that drive adoption and support clinical decision-making.
What you'll do:
- Own the full lifecycle of clinical evidence generation from gap analysis through literature review, study conception, protocol development, data collection and analysis, to manuscript authorship and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Authoring and presenting scientific communications (abstracts, manuscripts, posters, presentations) for peer-reviewed and commercial audiences at scientific conferences and congresses.
- Managing the clinical evidence library and publication pipeline, maintaining timelines and coordinating with Regulatory and Marketing on publication and presentation strategy.
- Supporting regulatory submissions with clinical evidence and results from clinical trials (e.g. FDA 510(k)).
- Contribute to the design of prospective and retrospective clinical studies on existing and future products, and interface with study investigators, KOL advisors, and internal teams (Data Science, Regulatory, Marketing, Product).
- Maintaining strong relationships with clinical and scientific leaders (site investigators, principal investigators, KOL advisors) to advance study execution, analysis and results dissemination.
- Developing and executing conference activities for major medical meetings, including abstract/presentation submissions, KOL engagement, and investigator coordination.
- Work in close partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Go-to-Market teams to drive the development of clinical evidence summaries, infographics, and data visualizations, guaranteeing scientific integrity, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor
What We're Looking For:
- PhD in Clinical Research, Engineering, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related life science discipline
- 5 + years of clinical research experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Proficiency in statistical analysis (R, Python, or equivalent)
- Strong scientific writing and experience writing peer-reviewed journal articles
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret clinical data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex clinical data for diverse audiences (clinicians, regulators, commercial teams)
-
Preferred qualifications:
- 8+ years of clinical research experience in the medical device industry
- Neuroscience expertise
- Clinical trial or clinical data study design experience
To complete your application, please upload a document containing a comprehensive list of your publications alongside your resume.
A candidate's final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell's corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
- Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
- Equity opportunities
- 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
- 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
- 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Joining a mission-minded organization!
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Other Job Details
Ceribell reports transfers of value to health care providers (HCPs) as required by federal and state transparency laws. These laws and implementing regulations require Ceribell to provide government agencies with HCPs' names, addresses and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. If you are an HCP and we pay or reimburse your recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Ceribell, your name, address and the amount of payments made may be reported to the government.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceribell complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Ceribell is an E-Verify employer. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement
For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy.
Compliance Disclaimer
If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
About Ceribell
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography ("EEG") platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Position Overview:
The Principal Clinical Research Scientist is responsible for generating, analyzing, and communicating clinical evidence to support product development, regulatory submissions, and commercial growth. This individual combines strong data analysis and scientific writing skills with hands-on conference strategy and marketing activities. This role works closely with clinical operations, regulatory, marketing, R&D teams and external experts (physicians and key opinion leaders) to translate clinical data into publications, presentations, and marketing materials that drive adoption and support clinical decision-making.
What you'll do:
- Own the full lifecycle of clinical evidence generation from gap analysis through literature review, study conception, protocol development, data collection and analysis, to manuscript authorship and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Authoring and presenting scientific communications (abstracts, manuscripts, posters, presentations) for peer-reviewed and commercial audiences at scientific conferences and congresses.
- Managing the clinical evidence library and publication pipeline, maintaining timelines and coordinating with Regulatory and Marketing on publication and presentation strategy.
- Supporting regulatory submissions with clinical evidence and results from clinical trials (e.g. FDA 510(k)).
- Contribute to the design of prospective and retrospective clinical studies on existing and future products, and interface with study investigators, KOL advisors, and internal teams (Data Science, Regulatory, Marketing, Product).
- Maintaining strong relationships with clinical and scientific leaders (site investigators, principal investigators, KOL advisors) to advance study execution, analysis and results dissemination.
- Developing and executing conference activities for major medical meetings, including abstract/presentation submissions, KOL engagement, and investigator coordination.
- Work in close partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Go-to-Market teams to drive the development of clinical evidence summaries, infographics, and data visualizations, guaranteeing scientific integrity, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor
What We're Looking For:
- PhD in Clinical Research, Engineering, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related life science discipline
- 5 + years of clinical research experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Proficiency in statistical analysis (R, Python, or equivalent)
- Strong scientific writing and experience writing peer-reviewed journal articles
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret clinical data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex clinical data for diverse audiences (clinicians, regulators, commercial teams)
-
Preferred qualifications:
- 8+ years of clinical research experience in the medical device industry
- Neuroscience expertise
- Clinical trial or clinical data study design experience
To complete your application, please upload a document containing a comprehensive list of your publications alongside your resume.
A candidate's final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell's corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
- Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
- Equity opportunities
- 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
- 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
- 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Joining a mission-minded organization!
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Other Job Details
Ceribell reports transfers of value to health care providers (HCPs) as required by federal and state transparency laws. These laws and implementing regulations require Ceribell to provide government agencies with HCPs' names, addresses and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. If you are an HCP and we pay or reimburse your recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Ceribell, your name, address and the amount of payments made may be reported to the government.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceribell complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Ceribell is an E-Verify employer. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement
For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy.
Compliance Disclaimer
If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
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- Analog Devices94
- Astera Labs67
- Micron Technology54
- Cadence Design Systems54
- Qorvo27
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Electronics & Hardware
Principal Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a principal job in San Jose?
The strongest path into a San Jose principal role runs through the city's large unified districts, particularly San Jose Unified and East Side Union High School District, both of which promote from within and recruit experienced assistant principals first. Charter networks operating in East San Jose and downtown also hire principals with turnaround or Title I experience. Candidates who have led instructional coaching, managed LCAP compliance, or demonstrated measurable gains in underserved schools stand out in this market.
Which companies hire principals in San Jose?
San Jose principal roles are posted by Analog Devices, Astera Labs, and Micron Technology and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer mix leans heavily toward large public school districts, charter management organizations, and private Catholic or independent schools concentrated in the foothills and established residential neighborhoods.
Are there remote principal jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though remote work is limited for most principals since the role is inherently on-site and campus-facing. About 67% of principal openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a small share of district-level administrative or instructional leadership roles that carry a principal title. In San Jose, hybrid arrangements appear most often in curriculum director and network leadership positions rather than traditional building-level roles.
How can I get a principal job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for candidates without formal principal experience is securing an assistant principal or dean of students role within San Jose Unified, East Side Union, or one of the East San Jose charter networks, which regularly develop internal candidates. Instructional coach and department lead positions at larger comprehensive high schools in the Alum Rock or Oak Grove areas also serve as strong stepping stones. Completing California's administrative credential through a local credentialing program while still teaching accelerates eligibility considerably.
Which industries hire the most principals in San Jose?
San Jose principal roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The city's dense population of K-12 students across economically diverse neighborhoods, combined with ongoing state funding tied to equity initiatives, keeps demand for experienced school leaders consistently active across both public and private sectors.
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