The Santa Cruz job market is quietly heating up, and these four companies are leading the charge. From a fintech company reshaping how businesses move money, to a startup 3D-printing the future of surfboards, to a company literally building flying taxis, to a boutique consultancy with decades of staying power — there's a diverse and growing set of employers looking to hire local. Whether you're looking to pivot careers, land your first role out of school, or find something closer to home, check out our newsletter or our free jobs board for local openings added weekly. These four companies are actively looking for people right now.

Paystand

‍Santa Cruz-based Paystand, a blockchain-powered B2B payments company and five-time Inc. 5000 honoree, is currently hiring for three roles:

Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) — a great entry point for anyone eager to break into fintech sales
Account Executives (AEs) — for seasoned closers ready to own a full sales cycle
Senior Accountant — bilingual Spanish/English preferred, given the company's growing Latin American footprint

Paystand is especially interested in connecting with local talent from Santa Cruz County and the surrounding area.‍

Apply: paystand.com/careers

‍Swellcycle

‍Swellcycle is a Santa Cruz startup reimagining surfboard manufacturing through large-format 3D printing and circular materials. They're building out a core team with three on-site roles in Santa Cruz:

Operations Lead (hiring now) — Owns the full path from raw print to finished, shipped board: production flow, the print farm, vendors, materials, and SOPs. Requires 5+ years in operations, ideally in manufacturing, with 3D printing and composites experience a strong plus.

Revenue Growth Lead (next) — Owns the revenue number, with contract manufacturing as the priority engine. A hunter-plus-strategist who can scope and price custom jobs and open new verticals. 3–5+ years in sales or business development with a track record of hitting targets.

Marketing Lead (after that) — Owns how SwellCycle shows up everywhere: campaigns, content, events, partnerships, and the website. 2–4 years across social, email, web, events, and paid ads.

Apply: swellcyclesurfboards.com/pages/career

Joby Aviation

With nearly 500 open positions, Joby Aviation is one of the region's biggest hirers. Joby is in its final stages of FAA certification and ramping up fast. Roles range from Airframe Assembly Technician and Production Technician to Pilot and People Operations Analyst and more as well as apprenticeship programs available for those looking to grow technical skills on the job.

Apply: jobyaviation.com/careers

Lane Consulting Services

This family-run Santa Cruz consultancy — 25+ years in the business of helping property owners assess assets and plan capital spending — is hiring a Facilities & Capital Projects Consultant. The role is remote-friendly and available full-time, part-time, or on contract. Full-time pay runs $90K–$110K with full healthcare, dental, vision, and family coverage. Facilities or commercial construction experience required; Spanish a plus.

Apply: laneconsultingservices.com/general-5

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