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Pattern Tester Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Hands-on understanding of software development principles, design patterns, testing, debugging, observability, and performance analysis. * Systematic problem-solving approach with a strong sense of ...

MLOps Engineer

Goleta, CA

$140K - $175K/yr

Strong OOP fundamentals: classes, inheritance, composition, design patterns * Testing discipline: unit, integration, fixtures, mocking * Demonstrated async and parallel optimization (asyncio ...

AI Algorithm Developer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$161K - $221K/yr

The ideal candidate combines algorithmic depth (can reason through "why", not just implement), clean code practices (design patterns, testing, maintainable systems), and critical thinking (customizes ...

The ideal candidate combines algorithmic depth (can reason through "why", not just implement), clean code practices (design patterns, testing, maintainable systems), and critical thinking (customizes ...

Hands-on understanding of software development principles, design patterns, testing, debugging, observability, and performance analysis. * Systematic problem-solving approach with a strong sense of ...

Strong understanding of software design patterns, testing practices, and code maintainability * Comfort with rapid prototyping while maintaining production-quality standards * Experience with version ...

Strong understanding of software design patterns, testing practices, and code maintainability * Comfort with rapid prototyping while maintaining production-quality standards * Experience with version ...

Senior Software Engineer, Applications

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

Continually apply software development best practices, design patterns, testing, automation, and modern tools. * Leverage AWS: Utilize AWS technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and RDS, to ...

Continually apply software development best practices, design patterns, testing, automation, tools and technologies. * Leverage AWS technologies, like Lambda and Fargate, to handle various types of ...

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How much do pattern tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for pattern tester in California is $46.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.02 and $55.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pattern tester?

A Pattern Tester is responsible for reviewing and testing sewing, knitting, or crochet patterns to ensure they are accurate, clear, and easy to follow. They follow the designer's instructions, check for errors, and provide feedback on sizing, fit, and overall usability. Pattern Testers help designers refine their patterns before they are released to the public. This role requires attention to detail, technical skills, and the ability to communicate constructive feedback.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a pattern tester?

Pattern Testers spend their days reviewing, constructing, and evaluating patterns—either digitally or by sewing sample garments—to ensure accuracy, usability, and fit. This often involves collaborating closely with pattern designers, providing detailed feedback, documenting issues, and suggesting improvements. Depending on the employer, you might also test instructions for clarity or oversee small test groups to gather broader user feedback. Teamwork and strong documentation skills are important, as your assessments directly impact the quality of the final product released to customers.

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

Strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of pattern making/reading, and familiarity with garment construction are crucial for a Pattern Tester, often supported by experience in textiles or fashion design. Proficiency with digital pattern-making software (such as Adobe Illustrator or CAD programs) and fabric measurement tools is commonly required. Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to give and accept constructive feedback help Pattern Testers excel. These competencies ensure patterns are accurate, user-friendly, and suitable for production, reducing costly errors in manufacturing.

Infographic showing various Pattern Tester job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $97,594 per year, or $46.9 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer - Platform

C3 AI

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$145K - $198K/yr

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Job description

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI
C3 AI is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer - Platform to join our Platform Engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the core platform features, frameworks, and development tools used to build enterprise-scale AI applications. Your work will directly support application development, platform scalability, and engineering productivity across the company.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain core platform services, frameworks, and developer tools used across an enterprise-scale AI platform.
  • Design and maintain robust automation for testing, integration, and deployment across a distributed development organization.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation to provision, manage, and improve cloud environments reliably and consistently.
  • Build and maintain internal tools and services that improve engineering productivity, developer experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Support engineering workflows, release automation, version control integration, code validation, and platform rule enforcement.
  • Improve the reliability, scalability, maintainability, and operational quality of platform services, frameworks, and automation systems.
  • Partner closely with software engineering and product management teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality platform capabilities.
  • Own features end-to-end, including design, documentation, implementation, testing, maintenance, and mentoring engineers on engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications:
  • B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of backend, platform, DevOps, infrastructure, or distributed systems engineering experience in production environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and one or more scripting or automation languages such as Python, Shell, or Groovy.
  • Experience designing, maintaining, and improving CI/CD pipelines, build systems, release automation, and testing workflows.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, preferably Terraform, and cloud environment provisioning or management.
  • Familiarity with Go for infrastructure tooling, automation, or cloud platform development.
  • Experience designing and developing scalable platform services, frameworks, APIs, developer-facing tools, or engineering workflow systems.
  • Hands-on understanding of software development principles, design patterns, testing, debugging, observability, and performance analysis.
  • Systematic problem-solving approach with a strong sense of ownership, independence, and operational accountability.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across engineering, infrastructure, release, and product teams.

C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.
California Base Pay Range
$145,000-$198,000 USD
C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.