Business Systems Engineer Jobs in California
Business Systems Engineer jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and aerospace and defense, with openings at every level from associate analyst through principal and staff engineer. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego anchor the market, with large employers like Salesforce, Northrop Grumman, and Kaiser Permanente maintaining steady hiring pipelines across the state. The most sought-after specialties include ERP integration, cloud systems architecture, and IT business analysis with a focus on Agile and DevOps environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Engineer specializing in Salesforce CPQ to serve as a technical subject matter expert for the Salesforce CPQ platform. This role will design, configure, develop, and support scalable CPQ solutions that enable accurate product configuration, pricing, discounting, approvals, and quote generation.
The position will partner closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, Finance, and other business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective Salesforce CPQ solutions. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on Salesforce CPQ architecture, development, enhancements, deployments, and ongoing support.
What You'll Do
- Design, configure, and maintain Salesforce CPQ solutions, including product configuration, pricing, discounting, approval rules, and quote templates.
- Develop scalable solutions using Salesforce technologies such as Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, and Visualforce, as appropriate.
- Configure and support Salesforce CPQ features, including product rules, price rules, discount schedules, bundles, contracted pricing, and Advanced Approvals.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate options, and deliver solutions that support Sales and business growth.
- Own CPQ enhancements from technical design and development through testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support.
- Troubleshoot CPQ issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Maintain system performance, data integrity, security, and usability within Salesforce CPQ.
- Support release management and deployments using Salesforce development tools, source control, and established change management practices.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and solution design documentation.
- Collaborate with teams that own adjacent Salesforce capabilities and enterprise systems when CPQ changes require cross-functional coordination.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience working with Salesforce, including significant hands-on experience with Salesforce CPQ.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, developing, and supporting Salesforce CPQ solutions.
- Strong knowledge of the Salesforce CPQ object model, product configuration, product rules, price rules, discounting, bundles, approvals, and quote templates.
- Experience with Salesforce Advanced Approvals.
- Proficiency with Salesforce technologies, including Flow, Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce security concepts.
- Experience managing Salesforce deployments through established development, testing, source control, and release management practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional technology teams.
- Salesforce CPQ certification or relevant Salesforce certifications.
- Experience supporting complex product catalogs, pricing models, discounting structures, and approval processes.
- Experience working in a high-growth or rapidly changing business environment.
- Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools, Git, and CI/CD practices.
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Engineer specializing in Salesforce CPQ to serve as a technical subject matter expert for the Salesforce CPQ platform. This role will design, configure, develop, and support scalable CPQ solutions that enable accurate product configuration, pricing, discounting, approvals, and quote generation.
The position will partner closely with Sales, Revenue Operations, Finance, and other business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective Salesforce CPQ solutions. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on Salesforce CPQ architecture, development, enhancements, deployments, and ongoing support.
What You'll Do
- Design, configure, and maintain Salesforce CPQ solutions, including product configuration, pricing, discounting, approval rules, and quote templates.
- Develop scalable solutions using Salesforce technologies such as Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, and Visualforce, as appropriate.
- Configure and support Salesforce CPQ features, including product rules, price rules, discount schedules, bundles, contracted pricing, and Advanced Approvals.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, evaluate options, and deliver solutions that support Sales and business growth.
- Own CPQ enhancements from technical design and development through testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support.
- Troubleshoot CPQ issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Maintain system performance, data integrity, security, and usability within Salesforce CPQ.
- Support release management and deployments using Salesforce development tools, source control, and established change management practices.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and solution design documentation.
- Collaborate with teams that own adjacent Salesforce capabilities and enterprise systems when CPQ changes require cross-functional coordination.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience working with Salesforce, including significant hands-on experience with Salesforce CPQ.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, developing, and supporting Salesforce CPQ solutions.
- Strong knowledge of the Salesforce CPQ object model, product configuration, product rules, price rules, discounting, bundles, approvals, and quote templates.
- Experience with Salesforce Advanced Approvals.
- Proficiency with Salesforce technologies, including Flow, Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce security concepts.
- Experience managing Salesforce deployments through established development, testing, source control, and release management practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working directly with business stakeholders and cross-functional technology teams.
- Salesforce CPQ certification or relevant Salesforce certifications.
- Experience supporting complex product catalogs, pricing models, discounting structures, and approval processes.
- Experience working in a high-growth or rapidly changing business environment.
- Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools, Git, and CI/CD practices.
Navan uses AI-assisted Automated Employment Decision Tool (Metaview) to assist with evaluating resumes against job qualifications for this role. All final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Human oversight: Metaview does not automatically reject candidates or make final hiring decisions. Our recruiters and hiring managers review all outputs and make the final hiring decision regarding every application.
Your rights: If you prefer to have your application reviewed without AI assistance, you may request a human evaluation by entering your email here. Your decision to do so will not affect how your candidacy is evaluated.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about our processing of personal data, and your rights.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business systems engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related engineering discipline
- Three or more years of experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce
- Demonstrated ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications
- Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and systems integration across enterprise environments
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams with familiarity in tools like Jira or Confluence
- Strong communication skills bridging technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders
Business Systems Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business systems engineer in California?
The standard path in California starts with a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or systems engineering, followed by entry-level roles in IT support, business analysis, or systems administration. California does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers across the state consistently expect certifications such as CBAP, PMP, or platform credentials like Salesforce Administrator or SAP certification to advance beyond junior positions.
How much do business systems engineers make in California?
Business systems engineers in California earn a median of about $127,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,110 for the lowest 10% to over $181,770 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire business systems engineers in California?
Employers hiring business systems engineers in California right now include Ramp, Verkada, and Cerebras Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software companies, large health systems, and aerospace contractors makes it one of the most active states for this role year-round.
Which California cities have the most business systems engineer jobs?
Sunnyvale, San Mateo, and San Francisco lead California for business systems engineer openings. San Francisco and its surrounding Bay Area pull the most postings due to the density of enterprise software and fintech headquarters there, while Los Angeles reflects demand from media, aerospace, and large healthcare networks, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors drive consistent openings in that region.
Are there remote business systems engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Business systems engineering is primarily analytical and collaborative rather than hands-on, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 83% of business systems engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with requirements gathering, process documentation, and ERP configuration work being the most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a business systems engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a junior business analyst or IT systems analyst role, which many large California employers treat as a direct feeder into business systems engineering. Companies like Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and county and state government agencies in California run rotational or associate programs open to recent graduates. Building a portfolio around a completed ERP or process automation project, even from academic work, and earning a Salesforce Administrator or CBAP Associate credential significantly improves early candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to business systems engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to business systems engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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