Infrastructure Automation Engineer Jobs in California

Infrastructure Automation Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and platform engineering across the technology, defense, and financial services sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level site reliability roles through principal and staff engineer. The largest hiring activity is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Northrop Grumman, and Wells Fargo have significant engineering footprints. The most in-demand specialties are Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipeline development, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and Ansible. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerMeta
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Sr. Infrastructure Engineer (AWS, Azure, Terraform & Automation)
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Sr. Infrastructure Engineer (AWS, Azure, Terraform & Automation)
U.S. Bank
Cupertino, California
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
$120k - $141k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Infrastructure Systems Engineer – Linux, Storage & Automation
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Infrastructure Systems Engineer – Linux, Storage & Automation
Cerebras Systems
Sunnyvale, California
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Systems Administration
Hybrid
201-500

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Infrastructure Engineer, Automation and Tooling, Fullstack (Robotics)
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Infrastructure Engineer, Automation and Tooling, Fullstack (Robotics)
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Product Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$162k - $227k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CPU Server Physical Design Methodology, Infrastructure and Automation Engineer
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CPU Server Physical Design Methodology, Infrastructure and Automation Engineer
Qualcomm
Santa Clara, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
$148k - $222k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Infrastructure Engineer, Automation & Tooling
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Infrastructure Engineer, Automation & Tooling
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Business Operations
$135k - $191k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Infrastructure Automation Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sunnyvale
2 jobs
Menlo Park
2 jobs
Milpitas
1 job
Cupertino
1 job
Palo Alto
1 job
Santa Clara
1 job
San Francisco
1 job

Infrastructure Automation Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Meta2 open roles
GEICO1 open role
Google1 open role

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in infrastructure automation engineer jobs across California.

  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions
  • Strong scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and tooling development
  • Experience with major cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog

Infrastructure Automation Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an infrastructure automation engineer in California?

Infrastructure automation engineering in California has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field. Candidates who add vendor certifications such as HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or AWS Solutions Architect strengthen their applications considerably, as these credentials are explicitly referenced in a large share of California job listings.

How much do infrastructure automation engineers make in California?

Infrastructure automation engineers in California earn a median of about $174,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,060 for the lowest 10% to over $272,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire infrastructure automation engineers in California?

Employers hiring infrastructure automation engineers in California right now include Meta, GEICO, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of cloud-native technology firms, defense contractors, and large financial institutions means demand is broad and cuts across multiple industries rather than clustering in a single sector.

Which California cities have the most infrastructure automation engineer jobs?

Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, and Milpitas have the most infrastructure automation engineer openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because of its density of cloud infrastructure and platform engineering teams at major technology companies, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment technology and aerospace, and San Diego's openings are anchored by defense contractors and biotech firms that run substantial on-premises and hybrid infrastructure.

Are there remote infrastructure automation engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Infrastructure automation engineering is primarily a desk and code-based discipline, making it well suited to remote work when on-call datacenter access is not required. About 100% of infrastructure automation engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most remote-friendly portions being pipeline development, configuration management, and cloud architecture work rather than roles requiring physical datacenter access.

How can I get hired as an infrastructure automation engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a systems administrator, cloud support, or junior DevOps role, then building toward automation work with a portfolio of Terraform or Ansible projects on GitHub. Large California technology employers and defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Raytheon run associate engineer and rotational programs that accept recent graduates. A Certified Kubernetes Administrator or HashiCorp Terraform Associate credential gives early-career candidates a measurable edge in California screening processes where hiring volume is high and filters are applied early.

Where can I find and apply to infrastructure automation engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to infrastructure automation engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across technology, defense, finance, and other sectors. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.

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