Cloud Data Engineer Jobs in California

Cloud Data Engineer jobs in California are among the most actively recruited technology roles in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, healthcare technology, and streaming media across experience levels from entry-level analyst through principal engineer. The largest hiring markets are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Salesforce, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep and ongoing cloud data engineering needs. The most in-demand specialties right now are cloud-native pipeline architecture, real-time streaming with Apache Kafka, and multi-cloud governance on AWS and Google Cloud Platform. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,016+
Top employerNVIDIA
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring71
Work type76% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Juniper Networks (Us)
Cloud Data Engineer
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Cloud Data Engineer
Juniper Networks (Us)
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
On-Site
Associate's

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Exponent
Lead Data & Cloud Solutions Senior Engineer
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Lead Data & Cloud Solutions Senior Engineer
Exponent
Los Angeles, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Project & Program Management
Data Science
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Project Management
$138k - $169k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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PlusAI
Data Engineer
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PlusAI
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Data Engineer
PlusAI
Santa Clara, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
$135k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Master's
51-200

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Intuit
Staff Data Engineer
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Added 2d ago
Staff Data Engineer
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
Cloud Engineering
$203k - $274k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intuit
Staff Data Engineer
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Added 2d ago
Staff Data Engineer
Intuit
San Diego, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
Cloud Engineering
$203k - $274k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cloud Data Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
229 jobs
San Jose
105 jobs
Santa Clara
100 jobs
Mountain View
92 jobs
Sunnyvale
59 jobs
Cupertino
39 jobs
San Diego
38 jobs
Los Angeles
37 jobs
Palo Alto
36 jobs

Cloud Data Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA59
  • Apple
    Apple58
  • Adobe
    Adobe27
  • Microsoft
    Microsoft27
  • Nuro
    Nuro26

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software520
  • Electronics & Hardware115
  • Artificial Intelligence69
  • Consulting & Professional Services49
  • Banking & Financial Services45

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cloud data engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience building and maintaining cloud data pipelines on AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Proficiency in Python or Scala for data processing and workflow orchestration
  • Practical knowledge of Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, or equivalent distributed processing frameworks
  • Experience with modern data warehousing platforms such as BigQuery, Snowflake, or Redshift
  • Familiarity with data governance, pipeline monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code tooling like Terraform

Cloud Data Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cloud data engineer in California?

Cloud data engineering in California has no state-issued license or board exam, so the path runs through education and certifications recognized by employers. Most California hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, or a related field, though candidates with associate degrees and strong portfolio projects do break in. Vendor certifications from Google Cloud, AWS, or Microsoft Azure carry real weight in California's market and can substitute for degree gaps at many employers.

How much do cloud data engineers make in California?

Cloud data engineers in California earn a median of about $170,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,200 for the lowest 10% to over $227,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cloud data engineers in California?

Employers hiring cloud data engineers in California right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of cloud-first technology companies and large enterprise headquarters means openings surface across a wider range of industries than most states, including healthcare systems, financial services firms, and entertainment studios.

Which California cities have the most cloud data engineer jobs?

San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Clara account for the largest share of cloud data engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of cloud platform companies, enterprise software headquarters, and venture-backed data startups, while Los Angeles and San Diego draw demand from media and entertainment technology, biotech, and fintech employers that have built out substantial data infrastructure teams.

Are there remote cloud data engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 24% of cloud data engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how well the work translates to distributed environments. Pipeline development, data modeling, and infrastructure work are the functions most consistently offered as fully remote, while roles that require close coordination with on-site data centers or regulated healthcare systems tend to require at least partial in-office presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a data analyst or software engineering role where you can demonstrate hands-on work with cloud tools. Large California employers like Google, Apple, and Kaiser Permanente run associate and rotational engineering programs that accept candidates without prior cloud data titles. Building a public portfolio using Google Cloud's free tier, completing the Google Professional Data Engineer certification, and targeting junior data engineer or data platform associate postings at California technology and healthtech companies are the steps that produce the most traction.

Where can I find and apply to cloud data engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to cloud data engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to California employers and updates regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly through the listings.

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