Application Support Engineer Jobs in California

Application Support Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, financial services, healthcare technology, and cloud infrastructure across a market that hires at every level from junior help-desk-adjacent roles through senior platform engineers. The largest hiring activity centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman maintain deep application support teams. The most in-demand specialties in California include ERP support, SaaS platform administration, and incident management within DevOps environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles70+
Top employerSuper Micro Computer
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring19
Work type77% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Apple
Software Application Support Engineer
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Apple
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Software Application Support Engineer
Apple
Sunnyvale, California
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
IT Support
$147k - $221k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Dexterity, Inc.
Application Support Engineer
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Dexterity, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Application Support Engineer
Dexterity, Inc.
Emeryville, California
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
IT Support
$120k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Ursus, Inc.
PLM Applications Support Engineer
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Ursus, Inc.
Added 3w ago
PLM Applications Support Engineer
Ursus, Inc.
Foster City, California
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$75 - $85/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Keysight Technologies
Expert Technical Support Application Engineer
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Keysight Technologies
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Expert Technical Support Application Engineer
Keysight Technologies
Santa Clara, California
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
IT Support
Customer Support
Automation QA
$148k - $247k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KLA
Applications Development Engineer
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Applications Development Engineer
KLA
Milpitas, California
Customer Service & Support
Product Management
$98k - $166k/yr
On-Site
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Application Support Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
22 jobs
Santa Clara
10 jobs
Los Angeles
7 jobs
Fremont
6 jobs
Sunnyvale
4 jobs
Milpitas
3 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
Menlo Park
2 jobs
Mountain View
2 jobs

Application Support Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Super Micro Computer
    Super Micro Computer4
  • MathWorks
    MathWorks3
  • Monolithic Power Systems
    Monolithic Power Systems3
  • Siemens
    Siemens3
  • Uber
    Uber3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware33
  • Manufacturing15
  • Technology & Software15
  • Energy5
  • Consulting & Professional Services4

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in application support engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting enterprise applications such as SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow
  • Proficiency with SQL for querying databases and diagnosing application data issues
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and ticketing systems like Jira or ServiceNow
  • Ability to write and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting issues and coordinating with cross-functional California teams

Application Support Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a application support engineer in California?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, followed by hands-on experience with enterprise applications. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Most employers expect familiarity with at least one major platform such as Salesforce or SAP, along with SQL skills. Vendor certifications from Salesforce, ServiceNow, or Microsoft are widely recognized by California employers and help candidates stand out early in their careers.

How much do application support engineers make in California?

Application support engineers in California earn a median of about $134,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $222,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire application support engineers in California?

Employers hiring application support engineers in California right now include Super Micro Computer, MathWorks, and Monolithic Power Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software companies, health systems, and defense contractors means demand is distributed across both private-sector technology firms and large regulated industries.

Which California cities have the most application support engineer jobs?

San Jose, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles have the most application support engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of enterprise software headquarters and cloud infrastructure companies, while Los Angeles draws demand from media technology, healthcare systems, and aerospace firms, and San Diego's concentration of biotech and defense contractors sustains a consistent volume of application support roles.

Are there remote application support engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, since application support work is largely desk-based and conducted through remote access tools and ticketing systems. About 23% of application support engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on monitoring, incident response, and SaaS platform administration tend to offer the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a application support engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an IT help desk or junior systems administrator role at a California employer, which builds the troubleshooting and ticketing-system fluency that application support teams require. Large California health systems like Kaiser Permanente and technology employers regularly post associate support analyst openings that do not require prior application support experience. A Salesforce Administrator or ServiceNow Certified System Administrator credential is a concrete signal to California hiring managers that a candidate without direct experience is ready to contribute.

Where can I find and apply to application support engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to application support engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location preference and apply directly to each one.

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