--- title: Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA — Tech, Aerospace & Salary Data description: Find jobs in Sunnyvale, California — Silicon Valley hub for software, aerospace, and networking. Browse top employers, salary benchmarks, and open roles. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/sunnyvale date: 2026-09-28T19:12:04Z og_description: Sunnyvale sits at the heart of Silicon Valley with major tech, aerospace, and networking employers. Compare salaries and see who's hiring now. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4sinqy.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: California url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california --- # Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA — Tech, Aerospace & Salary Data **State:** [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 5,025 **Hiring momentum:** +25.7% — 1,116 new postings in the last 28 days vs 888 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 7,732 - Median salary: $192K - Salary range (P25–P75): $158K – $228K - Remote share: 4.4% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 7,732 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Sunnyvale, CA runs 174% above the United States median ($192K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Sunnyvale, CA: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (26% of all postings), followed by Software Development and Medical Equipment Manufacturing. - New postings for Sunnyvale, CA rose 26% in the last 28 days (1116 vs 888 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Sunnyvale, CA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 2002 | $202K | | Software Development | 683 | $193K | | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 573 | — | | Retail | 506 | $215K | | Technology, Information & Internet | 499 | $186K | | IT Services & Consulting | 490 | $182K | | Defense & Space | 443 | $157K | | Computer Hardware | 393 | $214K | | Transportation & Logistics | 358 | $194K | | Computer & Network Security | 242 | $178K | ## Top roles hiring in Sunnyvale, CA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Software Developer / Engineer | 1270 | $205K | | Artificial Intelligence Engineer | 485 | $214K | | Product Manager | 315 | $215K | | Technical Program Manager | 304 | $202K | | ASIC Design Engineer | 247 | $200K | | Engineering Manager | 168 | $239K | | Mechanical Engineer | 139 | $152K | | Program Manager | 129 | $195K | | Systems Engineer | 126 | $182K | | Software Engineering Manager | 116 | $254K | ## Top hiring companies in Sunnyvale, CA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Google Jobs & Careers — Search, Cloud & AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1998 | | [Walmart Jobs & Careers — Retail & Supply Chain](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/walmart?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 436 | | [Amazon Jobs & Careers — E-Commerce & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 346 | | [Apple Jobs & Careers — Consumer Electronics & Software](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/apple?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 310 | | [Lockheed Martin Jobs & Careers — Defense & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lockheed-martin?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 278 | | [DoorDash Jobs & Careers — Food Delivery & Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/doordash?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 173 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 670 employers filed 7968 petitions; 6% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Sunnyvale, CA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Apple | 3961 | $191K | | Google | 1269 | $198K | | Amazon | 2835 | $172K | | Walmart | 693 | $192K | | LinkedIn | 2631 | $221K | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA — Semiconductors, Tech & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/santa-clara?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.6 mi | 10611 | $191K | | [Jobs in Palo Alto, CA — Tech, VC & Salary Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/palo-alto?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.7 mi | 6098 | $168K | | [Jobs in San Jose, CA — Silicon Valley Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-jose?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.0 mi | 12224 | $160K | | [Jobs in Fremont, CA — Tech, Manufacturing & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/fremont?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.7 mi | 3033 | $110K | [All H1B sponsors in Sunnyvale, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/sunnyvale-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Sunnyvale? Software, aerospace, networking, semiconductor, and cloud computing are the dominant hiring sectors in Sunnyvale. The city's central Silicon Valley location makes it home to a dense cluster of established technology companies and high-growth startups. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Sunnyvale, CA? Sunnyvale ranks among Silicon Valley's highest-paying job markets, with tech and aerospace roles offering compensation well above national medians. The salary section on this page provides current figures for top industries and roles in the city. ### Which companies hire most in Sunnyvale? Global technology companies, aerospace and defense contractors, networking hardware firms, and cloud software providers are among Sunnyvale's top hirers. The top hiring companies table on this page lists employers with current active openings. ### Is remote work common for Sunnyvale, CA jobs? Remote and hybrid roles exist in Sunnyvale for software and cloud positions, but the city's hardware, aerospace, and networking employers largely require on-site work. Hybrid policies vary widely by company. ### How can I expand my job search beyond Sunnyvale? The nearby cities table links to Santa Clara, San Jose, and Palo Alto. The California jobs page covers all Silicon Valley cities and the broader state for a wider search. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)