Data Platform Engineer Jobs in California

Data Platform Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, cloud infrastructure, financial services, and entertainment, with demand at every level from junior data engineers through principal and staff engineers. The largest hiring metros are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where companies like Google, Salesforce, and Netflix maintain substantial engineering organizations with ongoing data platform needs. The most in-demand specialties include cloud-native pipeline development, distributed systems architecture, and real-time data streaming. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles105+
Top employerNuro
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring24
Work type71% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Ellipsis Health
Senior Data Platform Engineer
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Ellipsis Health
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Senior Data Platform Engineer
Ellipsis Health
San Francisco, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Data Science
Cloud Engineering
$150k - $170k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Amazon.com
Data Platform Engineer
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Amazon.com
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Data Platform Engineer
Amazon.com
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
$150k - $300k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tatari
Staff Data Platform Engineer
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Tatari
Added 2w ago
Staff Data Platform Engineer
Tatari
Los Angeles, California
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Data Engineering
$240k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Tatari
Staff Data Platform Engineer
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Tatari
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Staff Data Platform Engineer
Tatari
San Francisco, California
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$240k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Fireworks AI
Data Platform Engineer
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Fireworks AI
Added 1mo ago
Data Platform Engineer
Fireworks AI
San Mateo, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Data Science
Project Management
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$175k - $220k
On-Site
None

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Data Platform Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
34 jobs
Mountain View
13 jobs
Santa Clara
10 jobs
San Mateo
7 jobs
San Jose
6 jobs
Los Angeles
4 jobs
Palo Alto
4 jobs
Milpitas
3 jobs
Redwood City
3 jobs

Data Platform Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Nuro
    Nuro9
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA7
  • Guidewire Software
    Guidewire Software4
  • Pinterest
    Pinterest4
  • Discord
    Discord3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software65
  • Science & Research7
  • Artificial Intelligence6
  • Electronics & Hardware6
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with distributed data frameworks such as Apache Spark, Flink, or Kafka
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms including Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure and their managed data services
  • Experience designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using tools like dbt, Airflow, or Databricks
  • Strong SQL skills combined with at least one programming language such as Python, Scala, or Java
  • Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and metadata management practices

Data Platform Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data platform engineer in California?

Data platform engineering has no state-issued license or California-specific credential, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. Most California employers look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though a strong portfolio of pipeline and infrastructure projects can substitute at some companies. Building experience with cloud platforms dominant in California's tech industry, particularly Google Cloud and AWS, and contributing to open-source data projects strengthens a candidacy considerably.

How much do data platform engineers make in California?

Data platform 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 data platform engineers in California?

Employers hiring data platform engineers in California right now include Nuro, NVIDIA, and Guidewire Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, streaming media companies, and fintech firms means demand stays consistent across both large enterprise organizations and well-funded mid-stage companies in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

Which California cities have the most data platform engineer jobs?

San Francisco, Mountain View, and Santa Clara account for the most data platform engineer openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose lead because of the Bay Area's density of technology headquarters and cloud infrastructure companies, while Los Angeles reflects growing demand from entertainment tech, adtech, and a rapidly expanding startup ecosystem that increasingly relies on sophisticated data platforms.

Are there remote data platform engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of data platform engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the fundamentally desk-based and collaborative-tooling nature of the work. Pipeline development, data modeling, and infrastructure-as-code tasks are particularly well suited to remote arrangements, though roles involving close cross-functional collaboration with on-site analytics or product teams more often carry a hybrid expectation.

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

The most realistic entry path is through an adjacent technical role such as data analyst, analytics engineer, or software engineer, then moving into platform work as you build pipeline and infrastructure skills. Large California technology employers like Google, Apple, and Salesforce run university hiring programs and associate software engineer tracks that accept candidates without prior industry experience. Building a public portfolio on GitHub that demonstrates Airflow DAGs, dbt models, or a cloud pipeline project gives hiring managers concrete evidence of ability and meaningfully separates entry-level candidates.

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

You can find and apply to data platform engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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