Sunnyvale, California Job Market Report
Active Listings
103
Avg Salary Range
$184K - $239K
Remote %
1%
Ghost Rate
39%
H-1B Sponsors
13%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Sunnyvale, CA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 118).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$210,000
BEA Price Parity: 118
State tax applies
$210,712
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
Prices in Sunnyvale and San Francisco track closely according to BEA price parity indices.
Both CA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Sunnyvale
- Video Production Specialist1
- FPGA Engineer1
- Software Supply Chain Security Engineer1
- Distributed Systems Security Engineer1
- Network Systems Architect1
- Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Inference Platform1
- Senior Software Engineer, Inference Cloud1
- Senior Manager - Cluster Security1
- Principal Engineer, Inference Cloud1
- Lead RTL Design Engineer1
Top Hiring Companies
Cerebras Systems
85 listings
Crusoe
13 listings
Advanced Systems Group
1 listing
System One
1 listing
Maritz
1 listing
Botanical Designs
1 listing
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 5 scored listings in Sunnyvale.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
60%
Ambitious
(3 jobs)
20%
Overloaded
(1 jobs)
20%
Unrealistic
(1 jobs)
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Browse Sunnyvale JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Sunnyvale?
There are 103 active job listings in Sunnyvale, CA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 794.
What is the average salary in Sunnyvale?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Sunnyvale is $184K to $239K. Median salary sits at $208K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Sunnyvale jobs are remote?
1% of active Sunnyvale listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Sunnyvale?
The average ghost probability across scored Sunnyvale listings is 39%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Sunnyvale?
The most active employers in Sunnyvale include Cerebras Systems, Crusoe, Advanced Systems Group, System One, Maritz. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.