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A coastal city at the cutting edge of innovation

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Carlsbad’s beautiful beaches and connected community inspire groundbreaking global gamechangers across diverse industries. In our city, “work-life balance” isn’t just a catchphrase, it’s the cultural norm.

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Companies in Carlsbad

Everything from industry disruptors to ambitious startups make up an increasingly connected business landscape. In a community that prides itself on collaboration, there's no doubt you will be able to break into that perfect company or career.

A gateway to the best of SoCal

Just 30 minutes north of San Diego, 45 minutes south of Orange County, and two hours south of Los Angeles, Carlsbad is perfectly situated to explore the best of all Southern California has to offer.

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Start-Up Swagger

We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk when it comes to innovation and discovery. We’re a sandbox of tech pioneers and thought leaders committed to intellectual advancement and community improvement. With more patents issued per worker than San Jose and San Francisco, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible every day.

Buzzworthy

We may not be the biggest city, but news about our companies and lifestyle make waves across the country and across the Pacific. Names like Viasat, Inc., ThermoFisher Scientific, and Canyon Bicycles call Carlsbad home. Did we mention that we’re also known as the golf capital of the world? Even our local chefs are in search of that Michelin star. And we’re passionate about sharing what an incredible place this is. Just ask our active ambassadors.

Life Through Aqua-Colored Glasses

It doesn’t get more quintessential SoCal than Carlsbad. Legendary beaches? Check. Perfect weather? Check. Open space, lagoons and nature abound? Check. When you’re here, it’s definitely a #nofilter kind of day every day. So, give your friends a serious case of FOMO: take a selfie, snap a sunset pic, or catch a wave at lunchtime and show you’re living your best life.

Cool, Calm and Connected

We’ve struck the perfect balance between competition and collaboration in Carlsbad. Our competitive nature encourages our companies to build the best possible solutions to the world’s problems. But we also pride ourselves on a collaborative spirit, with a strong network of movers and shakers invested in making connections to improve the community. We know you’ll be able to find a perfect network to share your ideas or learn new career skills.

From Vacation to Staycation

A career in Carlsbad is a decision from which you will never look back. Our city and its talent lead locally and globally. Visitors and passers-by are often surprised about everything this place has to offer. Then they move here. A dream job. A perfect setting. An active network of like-minded colleagues. In Carlsbad, you really can have it all.

Career Areas

High tech, life sciences, creative design, manufacturing and everything in between. There's a place for you in Carlsbad.

Experienced Professionals

If you have some experience under your belt and are ready to show your chops at a new spot, check out careers for seasoned professionals.

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Technologists

With everything from video games to software engineering to bioinformatics, check out tech jobs in Carlsbad, our largest industry cluster.

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Veterans & Military Families

As a concentrated market of defense and military activity, explore opportunities for veterans, transitioning service members and spouses.

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Entrepreneurs & Startups

See opportunities for entrepreneurs as part of Carlsbad’s growing and exciting startup ecosystem.

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Creatives

Whether it’s web design, digital marketing, or even craft food, express your creativity at a groundbreaking Carlsbad company.

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Manufacturing & Skilled Trades

Careers in manufacturing and skilled trades are available across all of Carlsbad's major industry clusters.

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Life Sciences

A major player in San Diego's life science ecosystem, opportunities here are abound in Carlsbad's second largest industry cluster.

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Taryne Haskamp

Program Manager at Viasat

Get to know the stories of those who’ve served and how they’ve found their perfect niche at a Carlsbad career after their military service. Meet Taryne Haskamp, a Program Manager at Viasat’s Carlsbad campus.

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David Cowhig

Veteran & Sr. HR Insights & Analytics Partner at Thermo Fisher Scientific

As part of our Life in Action series featuring profiles of veterans and military spouses working at Carlsbad companies, you’ll get to know the stories of those who’ve served and how they’ve found their perfect niche at a Carlsbad career after their military service. Meet David Cowhig, a Sr. HR Insights and Analytics Partner at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Carlsbad campus.

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Ryan Eick

Health Care Operations Supervisor with Airspace Technologies

Sometimes delivering a package as quickly as possible is not simply a matter of convenience. It is a matter of life or death.

As health care supervisor for Airspace Technologies, Ryan Eick is well-acquainted with life-and-death decisions. A Life in Action Active Ambassador, Eick is responsible for helping get an organ for transplant – a kidney, a liver, or even a pancreas – across the country as fast as it can be done.

Airspace Technologies is a logistics company that specializes in critical shipments. A key feature of the firm’s service is transparency – customers can track their shipment as it travels through its journey.

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