Head of Engineering Salary in Los Altos, CA

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How much does a Head of Engineering make in Los Altos, CA? The average Head of Engineering salary in Los Altos, CA is $365,032 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $323,014 and $415,908. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Head of Applications Engineering - FaST

KLA - Milpitas , CA

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications The FaST Division is seeking a head of global applications ... Promote Best Known Method sharing among the worldwide Applications Engineering teams * Develop a ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 38 days ago

The Duckbill Group - Fractional Head of Delivery (Remote)

The Duckbill Group - San Francisco , CA

The Duckbill Group - Fractional Head of Delivery (Remote) Do you have a passion for optimizing AWS ... Manage our team of FinOps consultants (~3-6 people, contractors and FTEs, mainly engineering-shape ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago

Head of Systems Engineering

EOS Aircraft Inc - Bend , OR

The Head of Systems Engineering at EOS Aircraft, Inc. will be pivotal in ensuring the successful integration and performance of our aircraft systems through a comprehensive systems engineering ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 80 days ago

Head of Data, Square

Square - Oakland , CA

This role will report to the Head of Engineering & Data. You will: * Drive the strategic direction and technical roadmap for Square's data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and precision ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

Senior Director, Head of Statistical Programming

AbbVie - South San Francisco , CA

A highly empowered and stragic role, the Head of Statistical Programming reports to VP of Statistical Reporting and Standards and partners to drive strategy and long-term vision for the group ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 29 days ago

Head of Global Outsourcing

Twitch - Seattle , WA

The Head of Global Outsourcing will report to the Head of Global Risk & Strategy, and will manage ... Build and develop relationships with partner teams including, Legal, Product, Engineering, Finance ...

JobLeads - 11 days ago

What does a Head of Engineering do?

Common responsibilities of a Head of Engineering

Collaborate with the CTO to evolve the architecture of the platform and develop industry leading innovations across all aspects of the business (enterprise, consumer, mobile, and 3rd party integrations).

December 01, 2022

Develops a clear protocol for handling bugsHelps to identify high risk areas for the project directorIdentifies weak software systems that need code improvement and schedules corrective action, when possibleAids in all stages of post-production including during finalizingHires and retains engineersDevelops points of view on emerging technologies, via research or rapid POCs, and socialize them within the team and to our clients.

January 11, 2023

Lead process transformation that promotes frictionless customer experience across all touchpoints, spanning digital interfaces, call center servicing, client onboarding, money movement, regulatory inquiries, transaction support, etc.

November 30, 2022

Build and maintain strong partnerships with other site and network leaders to promote collaboration and assure alignment around strategic projects and day-to-day activities and to assure mutually successful working relationship.

January 18, 2023

Provides hardware, software, and network trouble shooting support for specific applications by interfacing with end users, IT, and application vendors.

March 07, 2023

Designed, built, and operated a variety of plant-scale mechanical systems that span multiple, integrated subsystems.

March 12, 2023

Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking / forward compatibility that results in new and innovative initiatives that drive business growth, client satisfaction and sustainable processes.

March 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head of Engineering in Los Altos, CA

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323014

415908

365032

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

396854

560909

464596

What is the average salary for Head of Engineering in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Engineering in Los Altos, CA. The base salary for Head of Engineering ranges from $323,014 to $415,908 with the average base salary of $365,032. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $396,854 to $560,909 with the average total cash compensation of $464,596.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$365,032	$323,014 - $415,908
Bonus	$99,564	$73,840 - $145,001
Total Pay	$464,596	$396,854 - $560,909

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Head of Engineering Salary Near Los Altos, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Altos, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $323,530 - $416,572	COMPARE TO Los Altos, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $323,530 - $416,572	COMPARE TO Los Altos, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $322,911 - $415,775	COMPARE TO Los Altos, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $286,743 - $369,206	COMPARE TO Los Altos, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $313,992 - $404,291	COMPARE TO Los Altos, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $322,241 - $414,912	COMPARE TO Los Altos, CA

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About Los Altos, California

Los Altos (/lɔːs ˈæltoʊs/ (listen)) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, in northern Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 28,976 according to the 2010 census. Most of the city's growth occurred between 1950 and 1980. Originally an agricultural town with many summer cottages and apricot orchards, Los Altos is now an affluent town in Silicon Valley. Los Altos has commercial zones, strictly limited to the downtown area, as well as small shopping and office parks lining Foothill Expressway and El Camino Real. The median household income of Los Altos for 2013-20...

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