Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in California
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductors, software infrastructure, and clean energy across a market that draws demand at every level from newly promoted senior manager through director-track leadership. The largest hiring concentrations are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Northrop Grumman, Apple, and Qualcomm maintain deep engineering organizations that regularly seek senior management talent. The most in-demand specialties are hardware systems engineering, software development leadership, and manufacturing operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role
CrowdStrike's Exposure Management portfolio is redefining how organizations understand and reduce real-world risk. We are seeking a Sr. Program Manager to support this team in the next phase of growth.
In this role, you will own the delivery of complex, cross-functional programs for your area, from scoping and planning through feature release. You will partner directly with engineering leaders, product managers, and developers across a global team, ensuring timely delivery against the roadmap. You will also work across UX, Cloud, Sensor, Content, and other product groups to surface dependencies early and drive critical issues to resolution.
This role is a hybrid work setup involving 2-3 days in-office at our Sunnyvale, CA location.
What You'll Do
- Drive end-to-end program execution for your area, working with engineering leaders to define scope, build the program plan, set milestones, and deliver against the roadmap.
- Create and drive schedules from major phases down to detailed tasks, working with development managers on assignments and tracking progress.
- Identify, manage, and resolve cross-team dependencies and risks, and escalate with clear options and recommendations when needed.
- Collaborate with staff and management across worldwide business units (including subject matter experts, product management, design teams, and technology teams) to clearly communicate project goals, expectations, and each team's role.
- Help leaders make informed decisions by turning complex technical discussions into clear action items, trade-offs, and next steps.
- Partner with teams at every level, from working through details with developers to giving concise summaries to executives.
- Proactively manage daily/weekly project communication and status reporting.
- Lead Scrum meetings and follow up on meeting minutes and action items.
- Drive continual improvement in team processes, share best practices, and guide teams without dictating implementation. Mentor other program managers where it helps.
What You'll Need
- 8+ years of program or project management experience in software development.
- Experience owning a large program or portfolio of products or features, scoping requirements, planning milestones, and serving as an active resource for technical teams.
- Proven experience using AI to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
- Proficiency with purpose-built project management AI features to expedite backlog prioritization, summarize meeting notes, manage dependencies, and identify risk.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to adapt your message from developer to executive audiences.
- Strong command of Agile/Scrum and the software development lifecycle. Scaled Agile experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Jira (queries, ticket and board creation, facilitation) and Confluence.
- Exposure to vulnerability management products and similar complex, interdependent technologies is preferred but not required.
- A track record of working through persistent obstacles rather than around them, and of making sound, timely decisions with attention to detail.
- Comfort in a collaborative, consensus-driven environment built on honest and open communication.
- Initiative and self-direction in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Required in Lieu of a Cover Letter
Tell us what a day in your program management life looks like and what would make you a valuable addition to CrowdStrike's Program Management team. Then tell us about one project that required your leadership to turn around a potential failure. Start with a short paragraph on the problem the project set out to solve, followed by no more than 10 bullets on the specific actions you took that led to a successful outcome.
#LI-AV1
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certifiedâ„¢ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions-including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs-on valid job requirements.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing this website, submitting an application, requesting an accommodation, or providing feedback on the job posting, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $220,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role
CrowdStrike's Exposure Management portfolio is redefining how organizations understand and reduce real-world risk. We are seeking a Sr. Program Manager to support this team in the next phase of growth.
In this role, you will own the delivery of complex, cross-functional programs for your area, from scoping and planning through feature release. You will partner directly with engineering leaders, product managers, and developers across a global team, ensuring timely delivery against the roadmap. You will also work across UX, Cloud, Sensor, Content, and other product groups to surface dependencies early and drive critical issues to resolution.
This role is a hybrid work setup involving 2-3 days in-office at our Sunnyvale, CA location.
What You'll Do
- Drive end-to-end program execution for your area, working with engineering leaders to define scope, build the program plan, set milestones, and deliver against the roadmap.
- Create and drive schedules from major phases down to detailed tasks, working with development managers on assignments and tracking progress.
- Identify, manage, and resolve cross-team dependencies and risks, and escalate with clear options and recommendations when needed.
- Collaborate with staff and management across worldwide business units (including subject matter experts, product management, design teams, and technology teams) to clearly communicate project goals, expectations, and each team's role.
- Help leaders make informed decisions by turning complex technical discussions into clear action items, trade-offs, and next steps.
- Partner with teams at every level, from working through details with developers to giving concise summaries to executives.
- Proactively manage daily/weekly project communication and status reporting.
- Lead Scrum meetings and follow up on meeting minutes and action items.
- Drive continual improvement in team processes, share best practices, and guide teams without dictating implementation. Mentor other program managers where it helps.
What You'll Need
- 8+ years of program or project management experience in software development.
- Experience owning a large program or portfolio of products or features, scoping requirements, planning milestones, and serving as an active resource for technical teams.
- Proven experience using AI to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
- Proficiency with purpose-built project management AI features to expedite backlog prioritization, summarize meeting notes, manage dependencies, and identify risk.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to adapt your message from developer to executive audiences.
- Strong command of Agile/Scrum and the software development lifecycle. Scaled Agile experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Jira (queries, ticket and board creation, facilitation) and Confluence.
- Exposure to vulnerability management products and similar complex, interdependent technologies is preferred but not required.
- A track record of working through persistent obstacles rather than around them, and of making sound, timely decisions with attention to detail.
- Comfort in a collaborative, consensus-driven environment built on honest and open communication.
- Initiative and self-direction in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Required in Lieu of a Cover Letter
Tell us what a day in your program management life looks like and what would make you a valuable addition to CrowdStrike's Program Management team. Then tell us about one project that required your leadership to turn around a potential failure. Start with a short paragraph on the problem the project set out to solve, followed by no more than 10 bullets on the specific actions you took that led to a successful outcome.
#LI-AV1
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
- Great Place to Work Certifiedâ„¢ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions-including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs-on valid job requirements.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing this website, submitting an application, requesting an accommodation, or providing feedback on the job posting, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $220,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engineering Senior Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple58
- NVIDIA24
- Lockheed Martin19
- Tesla16
- L3Harris15
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software55
- Electronics & Hardware13
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Manufacturing4
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for infrastructure and defense roles
- Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience with at least three in a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams of ten or more direct and indirect reports
- Proficiency with California-relevant compliance frameworks including CARB, Title 24, or aerospace quality standards such as AS9100
- Experience driving product development or capital project delivery within California's regulated industries such as defense, biotech, or clean technology
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in California?
Most engineering senior managers in California reach the role through a combination of an ABET-accredited engineering degree, years of hands-on technical work, and a transition into team leadership. Obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy significantly, particularly in civil, structural, or defense-adjacent roles. Employers typically promote from senior engineer or lead engineer positions, often after candidates have demonstrated project ownership and people management on medium-to-large teams.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in California?
Employers hiring engineering senior managers in California right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's density of aerospace, semiconductor, and clean energy companies means hiring is distributed across both large prime contractors and fast-growing technology firms headquartered in the state.
Which California cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
The cities with the most engineering senior manager openings in California are San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. The Bay Area's concentration of semiconductor and software companies drives the largest share of postings, while Los Angeles and San Diego reflect demand from aerospace, defense, and biomedical engineering organizations with long-standing California headquarters.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because engineering senior managers often oversee lab, manufacturing, or on-site teams that require physical presence. About 55% of engineering senior manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles most common in software infrastructure and systems architecture functions where no physical lab access is required.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or engineering manager role first, then building toward the senior manager level over time. Large California employers like Lockheed Martin, Intel, and Kaiser Permanente run formal leadership development and rotational programs that give engineers their first management exposure. Earning a Professional Engineer license from the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors or completing a California-based graduate program in engineering management helps candidates stand out when competing for that first leadership role.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and engineering discipline, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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