Santa Cruz Is Hiring: Joby, Feanix, Paystand and More Have Open Roles
If you’re looking for your next opportunity, there’s a lot happening in and around Santa Cruz right now.
From aviation and fintech to biotech, sustainability, education and community organizations, local employers are actively looking for new talent. The Santa Cruz Works Jobs Board currently features more than 30 opportunities, with additional openings available directly through some of the region’s fastest-growing companies.
Here are a few worth checking out.
Joby Aviation
As Joby Aviation moves closer to commercial operations, the Santa Cruz-based aviation company continues to grow its team.
Joby executive Bonny Simi recently highlighted openings including Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager, S4 Pilot Instructor Manager, Commercial Operations Launch Program Manager, Deployable Flight Test Mechanic and Avionics and Wiring Technician, with additional roles expected across Air Operations, Safety and other departments.
For anyone interested in aviation, engineering, manufacturing, operations or emerging transportation technology, Joby’s careers page is worth keeping an eye on.
Feanix Bio
Santa Cruz County also has a new employer in town.
Feanix Bio recently relocated its headquarters from North Carolina to Scotts Valley, where the agricultural biotech company is building a wet lab and growing its team of biologists, data scientists and engineers. Feanix uses genomics and AI to help dairy farmers make better breeding and herd-management decisions.
Recent openings have included roles such as Senior Lab Manager, Genomics; Dairy Support Specialist; Engineering Manager; Director of Product Management; Head of Customer Success; and Head of Revenue.
Feanix CEO Mitchell Angove will also be presenting at Santa Cruz Works New Tech on October 7 at River Row.
Paystand
Downtown Santa Cruz fintech company Paystand is another local employer to watch.
The company is building digital infrastructure for B2B payments and maintains its Santa Cruz office at 101 Church Street. Paystand continues to recruit talent as it expands its platform and team across several North American locations.
Those interested in fintech, software, sales, payments and growing technology companies can find current opportunities through Paystand’s careers page.
Swellcycle
Closer to the manufacturing floor, Santa Cruz-based Swellcycle has several opportunities listed through Santa Cruz Works.
Current featured positions include a Manufacturing Operations Lead, with an $80,000 base salary, along with a Marketing Lead and Composite Manufacturing Technician. The company is developing sustainable manufacturing and closed-loop composite recycling technology while producing everything from surfboards to custom products.
More Opportunities Across Santa Cruz County
The opportunities don’t stop with tech startups.
Recent listings on the Santa Cruz Works Jobs Board include positions with Sandbar Solar & Electric, the Housing Authority, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute, Digital NEST, Ecology Action, Homeless Garden Project, Bay Federal Credit Union, the Santa Cruz Warriors, County of Santa Cruz, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, KSBW and more.
There are also internships available, including the 2026–2027 Monterey Bay Explorers Internship through the Sanctuary Exploration Center.
One More: Help Shape the Future of Agricultural Robotics
RESERVOIR is also looking for a Chief Scientist to help lead its work at the intersection of agriculture, robotics and emerging technology.
The California-based position will help establish RESERVOIR’s technical direction, advise startups and growers, conduct field trials and share research with the broader agricultural technology community. The organization is looking for someone with deep experience across areas such as agronomy, sustainability, supply chains and climate technology.
Looking for Work? Start Here.
Whether you’re an engineer, marketer, project manager, technician, recent graduate or simply looking for your next move, there are opportunities across the region.
Check the Santa Cruz Works Jobs Board regularly for new jobs, gigs and internships. Listings are updated weekly, and employers can post opportunities for free.
And if you’re currently looking for work, you can also add yourself to the Santa Cruz Works Job Seeker List to get your experience in front of local employers.