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Core Tech Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST or TS-C) Experience: Preferred: Experience in ... core activities.5. Checks case carts in a timely manner for readiness and completeness.6. Reads ...

We have a small core tech team, so you will interact with multiple departments, game systems and pipeline technologies. As a core tech programmer at Naughty Dog, you will experience total project ...

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST or TS-C) Experience: Preferred: Experience in ... core activities.5. Checks case carts in a timely manner for readiness and completeness.6. Reads ...

Core Tech Programmer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$141K - $176K/yr

We have a small core tech team, so you will interact with multiple departments, game systems and pipeline technologies. As a core tech programmer at Naughty Dog, you will experience total project ...

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST or TS-C) Experience: Preferred: Experience in ... core activities.5. Checks case carts in a timely manner for readiness and completeness.6. Reads ...

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How much do core tech jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for core tech in California is $106,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,201.00 and $138,560.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the core tech position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Core Tech professional, you need a strong background in computer science fundamentals, systems programming, and algorithms, often demonstrated through a relevant degree or extensive industry experience. Familiarity with programming languages like C/C++, version control systems, and performance profiling tools is commonly expected. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you coordinate complex tasks and collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams. These abilities are crucial for building and optimizing foundational technologies that drive scalable, reliable software platforms.

What is a core tech?

A Core Tech job typically involves developing and maintaining fundamental technologies that support a company's software, hardware, or infrastructure. Professionals in this role focus on core systems, performance optimization, and scalable architecture. They often work with low-level programming, system frameworks, or backend infrastructure to ensure stability and efficiency. Core Tech roles are common in industries like game development, cloud computing, and enterprise software, where robust technical foundations are essential.

What are the most common day-to-day responsibilities of a core tech?

Core Tech engineers typically work on designing, implementing, and optimizing low-level systems and infrastructure components that serve as the backbone for application teams. On a daily basis, they may write and review code, perform performance tuning, debug hard-to-diagnose issues, and proactively identify improvements to scalability and reliability. Collaboration is frequent, with Core Tech professionals interfacing regularly with product engineering, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment. Due to the critical nature of their work, Core Tech engineers are often involved in technical design discussions and contribute to setting coding and architectural standards throughout the organization.

What job categories do people searching Core Tech jobs in California look for? The top searched job categories for Core Tech jobs in California are:
Infographic showing various Core Tech job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,656 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

$19.72 - $29.95/hr

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Job description

Default Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Salary range:

$19.72 - $29.95

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8 Hour employee

Department:

Surgery Same Day DHOC

Job Objective:

Performs support activities for the surgical team in the care of the surgical patient.

Job Description:

Education:
Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree if hired after April 1, 2025
Preferred: Successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology training program or associate's degree with a major in natural sciences
Licensure/Certification:
Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred: Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST or TS-C)
Experience:
Preferred: Experience in Operating Room, Sterile Processing, working in materials management or direct patient care

Reports To: Director or ManagerSupervises: N/AAges of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, GeriatricBlood Borne Pathogens: Moderate Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, Critical thinking skills, Understanding of relevant technologies and tools pertinent to the job role

Essential Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.2. Coordinates and delivers complete case carts to Operating Room (OR) suites for patient procedures3. Assists with inventory counts, supply outdates and maintaining accurate supply PAR levels; restocks warmers, rotates fluids and checks expiration dates; delivers supplies and instruments to OR suites.4. Provides orientation and competencies related to sterile core activities.5. Checks case carts in a timely manner for readiness and completeness.6. Reads, understands, and assists in updating preference cards.7. Picks sterile supplies, suture, and instruments stored in core.8. Keeps sterile storage in center core in good working order.9. Assists in keeping the core survey-ready at all times10. Collaborates with Sterile Processing Techs assigned to case picking and Supervisor-Central Sterile Processing to facilitate items needing turn-over for to-follow cases.11. Collaborates with the surgical team to achieve safe efficient patient care.12. Coordinates early release of instruments in the event of an emergency.13. Handles and transports patients, supplies, surgical specimens, blood and equipment as requested. 14. Assists in pre-op patient readiness to include but not limited to patient prep and clip.15. Assists in holding patient extremities for surgical preparations as directed.16. Ensures positioning devices are available in the appropriate rooms for cases.17. Completes errands and relays messages as directed.18. Collaborates with Environmental Services to perform turnover duties between cases, which include cleaning medical equipment following manufacturer IFUs.19. Assists nursing team by opening sterile supplies as directed.20. Maintains aseptic technique according to the policies and procedures of Surgical Services.21. Ensures appropriate equipment and positioning aids are placed in rooms in preparation for surgical cases.22. Maintains patient and medical staff confidentiality as well as HIPAA compliance.23. Contributes to maximum efficiency of the surgical schedule by facilitating on-time case starts and efficient, timely turnovers.24. Performs other duties as assigned.