Contract Jobs in Santa Clara, California, United States

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Generative AI Security Engineer

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA, United States Contract Hybrid USD90 - USD130 / hour

Sustainable Talent partners with Nvidia to hire a Generative AI Security Engineer in Santa Clara, CA with hybrid work options. Full-time contract role offering $90-$130/hr, full benefits, PTO, and company culture.

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Sr. Technical Writer

SiTime

Santa Clara,CA,US Contract Hybrid USD60 - USD72 / hour

Technical Documentation Team at SiTime drives precision timing product excellence. The Senior Technical Writer leads SOP creation, process documentation, and standards across operations, engineering, and quality, using AI tools like Microsoft Copilot.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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ML Engineer, LLM Safety & Security

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA Contract Hybrid USD90 - USD130 / hour

Sustainable Talent partners with Nvidia to build safe, inclusive LLMs. Seeking ML Engineer to develop datasets, fine-tune models, research bias mitigation, and build safety tools.

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IFM Contract Relationship Lead

Ericsson

Santa Clara,California,United States Contract Hybrid

Ericsson's Group Central Real Estate team drives strategic IFM partnerships to create value, efficiency, governance, and sustainability. The Contract Relationship Lead owns and governs the global IFM supplier agreement, drives account development plans, supports negotiations, and conducts contract reviews while collaborating with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.

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Machine Learning Engineer- AI Safety & Security

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA Contract Hybrid USD90 - USD130 / hour

Sustainable Talent partners with Nvidia to build AI safety for large language models. Seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to develop datasets, fine-tune models, and implement bias mitigation for LLMs.

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HR Project Manager, People Programs - Contractor

Tenstorrent

Santa Clara,California,United States Contract Hybrid

People Operations at Tenstorrent drives AI‑focused initiatives across promotions, performance, merit and employee surveys. The HR Project Manager, People Programs builds project plans, tracks milestones and aligns cross‑functional partners to ensure smooth execution of high‑impact, cyclical work.

Last seen Jul 29, 2026
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Optical Alignment Technician (TEMP to HIRE)

Coherent

Santa Clara, CA, United States Contract On-site

Optical Alignment Technician supports fiber optic assembly and production. Performs fiber connection/disconnection, routing, inspection, and functional testing per SOPs.

Last seen Jul 28, 2026
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Software QA Engineer

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA, United States Contract On-site USD50 - USD80 / hour

Sustainable Talent, in partnership with Nvidia, seeks a Software QA Engineer to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA. The position is a 6‑month full‑time contract (W‑2) with hourly pay ranging from $50 to $80, plus full benefits and PTO. The engineer will test and analyze issues on internal and OEM devices, ensuring CI/CD quality, OEM compliance, and release readiness.

Last seen Aug 4, 2026
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Ansible Solution Architect

Delan Associates, Inc

Santa Clara,CA,USA Contract On-site

Ansible Solution Architect at Delan Associates, Inc, the team that designs and delivers enterprise automation solutions. Leads the architecture, implementation, and integration of Ansible automation across hybrid cloud environments, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and scalable deployments.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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ServiceNow UI Builder Developer

TMS

Santa Clara,CA,USA Contract Remote

ServiceNow UI Builder Developer on the ServiceNow Platform team, building modern user experiences with UI Builder and Customer Service Management workspaces. Designs responsive pages, configures CSM Workspace, Employee Center, and integrates with external systems via REST APIs and Integration Hub. Santa Clara, CA (Remote), Contract role, hybrid work model with remote flexibility.

Last seen Aug 3, 2026
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Validation Engineer - Windows

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA, United States Contract On-site USD50 - USD80 / hour

Sustainable Talent, in partnership with Nvidia, is hiring a Validation Engineer for Windows to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA. This is a 6‑month contract role (full‑time W‑2) with hourly pay ranging from $50 to $80, plus full benefits and PTO. The engineer will set up and configure Windows OS builds on boards and OEM devices, validate drivers and platform components, and use tools such as WinDbg and KDNET to analyze crash dumps and event logs. Responsibilities include device setup, system‑level

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HR Program Manager, People Programs

Tenstorrent

Santa Clara,California,United States Contract Hybrid

People Programs team at Tenstorrent drives the design and execution of promotions, performance, merit and employee survey initiatives. The HR Program Manager builds project plans, tracks milestones, aligns cross‑functional stakeholders and ensures timely delivery of high‑impact, cyclical work.

Last seen Jul 29, 2026
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Sports Data Collector (American Football)

Genius Sports Statistician Network

Santa Clara, California, USA Contract On-site

Statistician Network team collects official live sports data for major leagues. The role attends live American football events in the Santa Clara area, records real-time play‑by‑play information using proprietary mobile software, and ensures accurate game data for downstream analytics.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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Platform Validation Engineer

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA, United States Contract On-site USD50 - USD80 / hour

Sustainable Talent seeks a Platform Validation Engineer to support Nvidia’s team in Santa Clara. The role focuses on device setup, automation, exploratory testing, and bug triage across internal and OEM configurations.

Last seen Aug 4, 2026
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Premium Eyewear Assessment Rep

ThirdChannel

Santa Clara,CA,USA Contract On-site

ThirdChannel's Premium Eyewear Assessment team partners with Prada and Luxottica to ensure premium brand presentation in retail stores. The Brand Representative observes store environments, follows program guidelines, and submits digital reports while representing the brands with professionalism.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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AI Security Engineer Contract

Intel

Santa Clara, California, USA Contract Hybrid USD52,000 - USD200,000 / year

Intel Security Team focuses on safeguarding AI-driven technologies and ensuring robust protection across Intel's products. The AI Security Engineer collaborates with cross-functional groups to design, develop, and implement security solutions for AI systems, troubleshoot technical challenges, and validate compliance with standards.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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Patient Care Coordinator RN

Healthcaresupportstaffing1

Santa Clara, California, United States Contract On-site

The Patient Care Coordinator RN will serve as the primary liaison between physicians, staff, and facilities to ensure seamless patient care. This role involves developing comprehensive care and discharge plans, monitoring clinical activities, and recommending appropriate levels of care.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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As-Needed Temporary Employee (Contracts)

City of Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA, US Contract On-site USD74 - USD74 / hour

The City of Santa Clara seeks an As‑Needed Temporary Employee to oversee complex procurement and contract management activities for Silicon Valley Power. The role involves drafting bid documents, negotiating vendor agreements, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage and labor regulations, and managing contract performance across multiple commodity categories.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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As-Needed Traffic Control (Special Events)

City of Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA, US Contract On-site USD30 - USD30 / hour

Responsible for directing motorists and managing traffic during special events in Santa Clara, ensuring safety and smooth flow. Works under direction of the Traffic Control Special Events team, handling routine and unusual traffic conditions, interacting with the public, attending trainings, and performing duties as assigned.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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HR Generalist - T45 Labs

T45 Labs

Santa Clara,California,United States Contract On-site USD40 - USD60 / hour

HR at T45 Labs supports the company's medical device innovation mission by managing core HR operations and employee lifecycle processes. The HR Generalist administers HRIS, benefits, onboarding, and compliance, collaborates with PEO/EOR partners, and provides data-driven insights to senior leadership.

Last seen Aug 7, 2026
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Contract Jobs in Santa Clara: FAQ

How many Contract Jobs in Santa Clara are open right now?

425 Contract Jobs in Santa Clara are live on NextGig, all seen active within the last 45 days. The list refreshes daily as new roles are posted and filled ones drop off.

Which companies are hiring for Contract Jobs in Santa Clara?

Employers with current openings include Sustainable Talent, SiTime, Ericsson, Tenstorrent, Coherent, Delan Associates, Inc, and others. Every listing links straight to the employer's application page.

What do Contract Jobs in Santa Clara pay?

11 of the 20 newest listings disclose pay, for example USD90 - USD130 / hour at Sustainable Talent, USD60 - USD72 / hour at SiTime, USD90 - USD130 / hour at Sustainable Talent. Open a listing for the full compensation details.

Are any of these roles remote?

Of the 20 newest listings on this page, 1 is remote and 8 are hybrid. The work model is shown on each job card.