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 roles22
Top employerAdvantech
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring16
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Sr Software Engineer_Application Maintenance and Support
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Sr Software Engineer_Application Maintenance and Support
CitiusTech
Pittsburg, California
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Application Support Specialist
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Application Support Specialist
ACES ABA
San Diego, California
Business Analyst
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$60k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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IT Application Support Engineer
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IT Application Support Engineer
US Metro Bank
Los Angeles, California
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$70k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Customer Application Support Engineer II
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Customer Application Support Engineer II
Watlow
San Jose, California
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$105k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Application Support Engineer
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Application Support Engineer
KTek Resourcing
San Leandro, California
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support
Technical Program Management
On-Site
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Application Support Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
3 jobs
Tustin
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Sunnyvale
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Irvine
1 job
Fremont
1 job
Gardena
1 job
San Jose
1 job

Application Support Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Advantech2 open roles
Apple1 open role
Cvent1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware

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 Advantech, Apple, and Cvent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 Francisco, Tustin, and San Diego 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 50% of application support engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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