Data Science Engineer Jobs in California

Data Science Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, finance, healthcare, and entertainment across seniority levels from entry-level analyst to principal engineer. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego anchor the bulk of hiring, with major employers such as Google, Apple, and Kaiser Permanente maintaining large data engineering teams throughout the state. The most in-demand specialties are machine learning infrastructure, real-time data pipelines, and AI platform engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,795+
Top employerApple
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring113
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Allogene Therapeutics
Data Science Engineer
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Allogene Therapeutics
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Data Science Engineer
Allogene Therapeutics
Newark, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science
Data Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Adobe
Data Science Engineer
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Added 4d ago
Data Science Engineer
Adobe
San Jose, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
$201k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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MrBeast
Data Science Engineer
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Data Science Engineer
MrBeast
San Francisco, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
Hybrid
None

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Adobe
Senior Data Science Engineer
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Added 2w ago
Senior Data Science Engineer
Adobe
San Jose, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
$236k/yr
On-Site
None

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Data Science Engineer
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Data Science Engineer
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San Diego, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
Data Analytics
$145k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Data Science Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
860 jobs
San Jose
523 jobs
Santa Clara
361 jobs
Mountain View
303 jobs
Sunnyvale
249 jobs
Cupertino
226 jobs
Palo Alto
162 jobs
San Diego
130 jobs
Los Angeles
102 jobs

Data Science Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple336
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA179
  • TikTok
    TikTok164
  • ByteDance
    ByteDance103
  • Amazon
    Amazon95

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software1,835
  • Electronics & Hardware572
  • Artificial Intelligence271
  • Science & Research207
  • Banking & Financial Services176

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing and model deployment pipelines
  • Experience designing and maintaining large-scale distributed data systems or cloud infrastructure
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
  • Demonstrated ability to build and monitor production-grade ETL or feature engineering pipelines
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure in a data engineering context

Data Science Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data science engineer in California?

Data science engineering in California has no state-issued license or board exam, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most California employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or statistics, with many preferring a master's for senior roles. Building a portfolio of end-to-end projects covering data pipelines, model deployment, and cloud infrastructure is the practical differentiator California hiring teams look for most.

How much do data science engineers make in California?

Data science engineers in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire data science engineers in California?

Employers hiring data science engineers in California right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, large health systems, and financial services firms means demand is distributed across both the Bay Area and Southern California year-round.

Which California cities have the most data science engineer jobs?

San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Clara have the most data science engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of technology headquarters and AI-focused startups, while Los Angeles draws demand from the entertainment, media, and fintech sectors, and San Diego's presence of biotech and defense firms creates consistent openings there as well.

Are there remote data science engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 21% of data science engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how central data science engineering is to software-driven organizations that operate distributed teams. The portions of the role most commonly offered remotely are model development, pipeline architecture, and analytics engineering, while on-site expectations tend to apply to roles embedded in hardware, lab, or regulated healthcare environments.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a closely adjacent role such as data analyst, machine learning engineer, or software engineer into a data science engineering function. Large California employers including technology companies and health systems like Kaiser Permanente run internship and new-graduate programs that feed directly into engineering tracks. Building a portfolio that demonstrates pipeline construction and model deployment in a cloud environment gives candidates without formal experience a concrete edge when applying to associate or junior engineer openings.

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

You can find and apply to data science engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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