Job hunting at Irvine tech companies, a starter checklist
A practical starting point for researching employers, tailoring applications, and preparing for interviews in Irvine.
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Every company profile on TechIrvine has a Working here section with a careers link, the office location, and a size range. Here’s a simple way to use it.
1. Shortlist by industry and size
Use the directory filters to narrow companies by industry, neighborhood, and headcount. A 300-person public company and a 15,000-person manufacturer offer very different day-to-day experiences.
2. Read the primary sources
Annual reports and investor pages are surprisingly useful for job seekers. They describe strategy, risks, and where a company is investing.
3. Tailor your story
Connect your experience to what the company actually builds, whether that’s medical devices, chips, games, or ad platforms.
4. Ask about the office
Ask which teams sit in Irvine, how often people come in, and how the Irvine office works with other locations.
Companies in this story
Edwards Lifesciences
Medical device company focused on structural heart disease, best known for its transcatheter heart valve systems.
Rivian
Electric vehicle maker building adventure-focused trucks and SUVs, commercial delivery vans, and the software that runs them.
Viant Technology
Advertising software company whose demand-side platform lets marketers plan and buy ads across connected TV, streaming audio, and the web.