Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in California
Infrastructure Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud computing, semiconductor manufacturing, enterprise IT, and large-scale civil and network infrastructure across a workforce that ranges from entry-level associates to principal engineers. The largest hiring hubs are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Google, Lockheed Martin, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant infrastructure teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are cloud and network infrastructure, DevOps platform engineering, and physical data center operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Hello Professionals, Our client is looking for an AI Infrastructure Engineer project in San Jose, California (Hybrid) below is the detailed requirements.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position: AI Infrastructure Engineer
Location: San Jose, California (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer science or equivalent
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in IT
Must-Have:
- Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) & AOS/AHV
- NKP/NAI (specifically NKP - Nutanix Kubernetes Platform)
- Knowledge of NVIDIA and AMD Ecosystem
Nutanix-Specific Responsibilities
- Hybrid Multicloud Architecture: Design seamless AI workflows using NC2 on Prem, allowing for rapid bursting of AI workloads from on-prem AHV clusters to the public cloud.
- Data Services for AI: Architect high-performance storage backends using Nutanix Objects (S3-compatible) to handle the massive datasets required for AI/ML.
- Kubernetes & Orchestration: Deploy and manage AI workloads using Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) to ensure containerized AI models are scalable and resilient.
- Infrastructure-as-Code: Implement IaC using Nutanix Calm or Terraform to automate the lifecycle of GPU-enabled nodes.
- Observability: Design frameworks (monitoring, logging, alerting) for proactive issue detection. Hands-on experience on Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and OpenTelemetry.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance across all systems.
- Networking & Security: Familiarity with Zero-Trust architectures, enterprise networking, storage, and virtualization.
- Invisible Infrastructure: Modernize legacy 3-tier AI silos into a unified, web-scale Nutanix environment.
Professional & Technical Skills
- Nutanix Core: Deep proficiency in AOS (Acropolis Operating System) and AHV (Native Hypervisor).
- AI Performance: Experience with GPU Passthrough and vGPU configurations on Nutanix to optimize AI training performance.
- Security: Applying Nutanix Flow for micro segmentation to secure sensitive AI training data.
- Cost Management: Using Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Cost Governance to monitor and optimize spend across hybrid environments.
INTRODUCTION
Hello Professionals, Our client is looking for an AI Infrastructure Engineer project in San Jose, California (Hybrid) below is the detailed requirements.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position: AI Infrastructure Engineer
Location: San Jose, California (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer science or equivalent
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in IT
Must-Have:
- Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) & AOS/AHV
- NKP/NAI (specifically NKP - Nutanix Kubernetes Platform)
- Knowledge of NVIDIA and AMD Ecosystem
Nutanix-Specific Responsibilities
- Hybrid Multicloud Architecture: Design seamless AI workflows using NC2 on Prem, allowing for rapid bursting of AI workloads from on-prem AHV clusters to the public cloud.
- Data Services for AI: Architect high-performance storage backends using Nutanix Objects (S3-compatible) to handle the massive datasets required for AI/ML.
- Kubernetes & Orchestration: Deploy and manage AI workloads using Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) to ensure containerized AI models are scalable and resilient.
- Infrastructure-as-Code: Implement IaC using Nutanix Calm or Terraform to automate the lifecycle of GPU-enabled nodes.
- Observability: Design frameworks (monitoring, logging, alerting) for proactive issue detection. Hands-on experience on Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and OpenTelemetry.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance across all systems.
- Networking & Security: Familiarity with Zero-Trust architectures, enterprise networking, storage, and virtualization.
- Invisible Infrastructure: Modernize legacy 3-tier AI silos into a unified, web-scale Nutanix environment.
Professional & Technical Skills
- Nutanix Core: Deep proficiency in AOS (Acropolis Operating System) and AHV (Native Hypervisor).
- AI Performance: Experience with GPU Passthrough and vGPU configurations on Nutanix to optimize AI training performance.
- Security: Applying Nutanix Flow for micro segmentation to secure sensitive AI training data.
- Cost Management: Using Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) Cost Governance to monitor and optimize spend across hybrid environments.
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Infrastructure Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NVIDIA15
- Apple13
- Nuro12
- OpenAI6
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software130
- Electronics & Hardware31
- Artificial Intelligence24
- Science & Research13
- Banking & Financial Services12
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in infrastructure engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, civil engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and security practices
- Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Relevant industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+
Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an infrastructure engineer in California?
Most infrastructure engineer roles in California require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, civil engineering, or a related field. California does not issue a state-specific license for IT infrastructure engineers, but civil infrastructure roles may require a Professional Engineer license through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Employers across the state consistently prioritize cloud certifications, networking credentials, and demonstrated hands-on project experience alongside formal education.
Which companies hire infrastructure engineers in California?
Employers hiring infrastructure engineers in California right now include NVIDIA, Apple, and Nuro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large tech firms, defense contractors, and integrated health systems means infrastructure engineering demand is distributed across multiple industries rather than a single sector.
Which California cities have the most infrastructure engineer jobs?
San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Mountain View have the most infrastructure engineer openings in California right now. The San Francisco Bay Area leads due to its density of cloud and enterprise technology companies, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment technology, aerospace, and large healthcare networks, and San Diego's concentration of defense contractors and biotech firms sustains steady openings there.
Are there remote infrastructure engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 22% of infrastructure engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves managing cloud platforms, virtualized environments, and software-defined networks that require no physical presence. On-site requirements are most common for roles involving hardware installation, data center operations, or physical network maintenance.
How can I get hired as an infrastructure engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a helpdesk, systems administrator, or IT associate role at a large California employer, then building toward infrastructure work from there. Companies like Kaiser Permanente, the University of California system, and major Bay Area tech firms run associate IT programs and rotational technical training tracks that accept candidates without direct infrastructure experience. Earning a cloud certification such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or a networking credential like CompTIA Network+ before applying gives candidates a measurable edge in California's competitive entry-level market.
Where can I find and apply to infrastructure engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to infrastructure engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across cloud, network, civil, and data center infrastructure roles. Find the roles that fit your experience level and location and apply directly through the listings.
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