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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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and support cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS and/or Azure environments.
Develop, maintain, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and additional configuration management tools.
Create automation solutions and operational tooling using Python to improve platform efficiency and reliability.
Implement Policy-as-Code and compliance validation practices using Checkov and cloud governance frameworks.
Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, platform, and production issues using Well-Architected Framework best practices.
Drive platform reliability, operational excellence, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering, security, and platform teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
- Five to six years of relevant experience
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, including compute, storage, networking, and cloud platform services.
Advanced expertise in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, automation, and lifecycle management.
Proficiency in Python scripting and automation for cloud operations and platform engineering.
Experience with at least one additional IaC/configuration tool such as Ansible, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Bicep, ARM, Chef, or Puppet.
Hands-on experience implementing Checkov, Policy-as-Code, governance controls, and compliance automation.
Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines in GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket environments.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, incident response, and root cause analysis skills across cloud and platform environments.
Knowledge of Well-Architected principles, security best practices, observability platforms (Datadog preferred), cost optimization, and multi-environment deployment strategies.
Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $119,765.00 - $140,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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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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