Infrastructure And Operations Jobs in California
Infrastructure And Operations jobs in California concentrate in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where technology companies, defense contractors, and large enterprise organizations drive consistent demand at every level from junior systems technician to senior director. Employers with a lasting California presence including Google, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman regularly hire for roles in cloud infrastructure, network operations, and data center management. Demand for professionals with expertise in site reliability, IT service management, and enterprise systems integration is among the most active in the country. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Senior Data Center Engineer with a robust background in data center operations and field engineering to lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and day-to-day maintenance of our data center facilities.
In this role, you will be responsible for the Design, Analysis, Operation and Maintenance of critical infrastructure facilities. You will work closely with our engineering and infrastructure teams to support core infrastructure services, corporate applications, and AI workloads.
What You'll Do
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong
- Manage hot spares for all production hosts & services
- Perform intermediate level remote hands role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams
- Coordinate vendor visits for project & part replacements
- Track & maintain logs for hardware arrival & dispatch in/out of the data center
What You'll Bring
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, BMS systems, etc.
- Demonstrable programming and/or scripting skills with Python, Bash
- Intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols
- Intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems
- Experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks
- Regularly lift and or move items up to 40 pounds and participate in group lifts for heavier items
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Senior Data Center Engineer with a robust background in data center operations and field engineering to lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and day-to-day maintenance of our data center facilities.
In this role, you will be responsible for the Design, Analysis, Operation and Maintenance of critical infrastructure facilities. You will work closely with our engineering and infrastructure teams to support core infrastructure services, corporate applications, and AI workloads.
What You'll Do
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong
- Manage hot spares for all production hosts & services
- Perform intermediate level remote hands role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams
- Coordinate vendor visits for project & part replacements
- Track & maintain logs for hardware arrival & dispatch in/out of the data center
What You'll Bring
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, BMS systems, etc.
- Demonstrable programming and/or scripting skills with Python, Bash
- Intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols
- Intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems
- Experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks
- Regularly lift and or move items up to 40 pounds and participate in group lifts for heavier items
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Science & Research
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in infrastructure and operations jobs across California.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, ITIL, or AWS Solutions Architect required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience managing enterprise network, server, or cloud infrastructure environments
- Proficiency with monitoring and automation tools such as Nagios, Ansible, or Terraform
- Strong understanding of ITSM frameworks and incident, change, and problem management processes
- Ability to obtain or maintain security clearance for defense and government contractor roles
Infrastructure And Operations Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a infrastructure and operations in California?
Most infrastructure and operations roles in California require a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or systems engineering, along with vendor or industry certifications such as ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Network+, or a cloud provider certification from AWS or Microsoft. California has no single state licensing board for this field, so employers evaluate candidates based on certifications, demonstrated hands-on experience, and familiarity with enterprise toolsets common in California's technology and healthcare sectors.
Which companies hire infrastructure and operationss in California?
California infrastructure and operations roles are posted by Google, OpenAI, and Commure and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, healthcare systems, and defense contractors makes it one of the broadest employer markets for this discipline in the country.
Which California cities have the most infrastructure and operations jobs?
Sunnyvale, San Francisco, and Los Angeles post the most infrastructure and operations openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its dense concentration of technology company headquarters and cloud infrastructure campuses, while Los Angeles is driven by entertainment, aerospace, and healthcare systems, and San Diego's activity reflects its large defense contractor and biotech employer base.
Are there remote infrastructure and operations jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, though it depends on the specialization. About 63% of infrastructure and operations openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for roles that do not require physical data center or network hardware access. Cloud architecture, ITSM, and operations analyst positions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while data center technician and network field engineering roles remain largely on-site.
How can I get hired as a infrastructure and operations in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior systems administrator or IT operations analyst role, which large California employers including Kaiser Permanente, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and major UC system campuses regularly post for candidates without extensive experience. Earning a foundational certification such as CompTIA A+ or ITIL Foundation before applying gives a measurable edge. Adjacent roles in technical support or help desk at California technology companies also serve as a common stepping stone into infrastructure and operations positions.
Where can I find and apply to infrastructure and operations jobs in California?
You can find and apply to infrastructure and operations jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other markets. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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