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Pilgrim
Pilgrim is building America’s biology prime - engineering, manufacturing, and deploying advanced biotechnology for defense and national security.
Open roles at Pilgrim, by team
7 roles · 2 teams · re-checked daily
Each team has someone who decides who gets hired. An email to them gets read; a form joins the pile.
Engineering 4
4 open roles in Redwood City, newest found 2 weeks ago. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Engineering.
usually hires for thisHead of EngineeringSystems Integration Engineer
Redwood City, CAonsiteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks agoBioinformatics Engineer
Redwood City, CAonsiteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks agoPrototyping Engineer
Redwood City, CAonsiteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks agoMechatronics Engineer
Redwood City, CAonsiteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks ago
Other roles 3
3 open roles in Redwood City, newest found 2 weeks ago. Roles like these usually go to the Hiring manager.
usually hires for thisHiring managerExecutive Assistant
Redwood CityMid-levelFirst seen last monthHead of Talent
Redwood City, CAonsiteSeniorFirst seen 2 weeks agoGovernment Ops Lead
Redwood City, CA / Washington, D.C.onsiteSeniorFirst seen 2 weeks ago
Working at Pilgrim
Pilgrim: building America’s biology prime - engineering, manufacturing, and deploying advanced biotechnology for defense and national security.
How to actually get hired at Pilgrim
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Pilgrim runs an applicant tracking system (Ashby), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Pilgrim isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Pilgrim
No verified contact route for Pilgrim yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.
What Pilgrim screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the Pilgrim role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill Pilgrim applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Pilgrim can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Pilgrim is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Tracking Pilgrim
Applying to Pilgrim? Get the contact, not the form.
Pilgrim careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Pilgrim have open?
As of November 15, 2026, Pilgrim has 7 open positions.
Does Pilgrim hire remotely?
None of Pilgrim's 7 open roles are listed as remote right now.
What roles is Pilgrim hiring for?
Pilgrim is hiring across Engineering, People and Operations. The most recent opening is Systems Integration Engineer.
How do I apply for a job at Pilgrim?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Pilgrim.
Does Pilgrim respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Pilgrim not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Pilgrim?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Pilgrim. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Pilgrim use?
Pilgrim uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Pilgrim?
Expect around 100-250 applicants per Pilgrim role in the first two weeks. Apply within 72 hours of it going live for the best odds.
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