IT Architect Jobs in California

IT Architect jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, cloud infrastructure, financial services, and healthcare IT, with openings at every level from associate through principal and distinguished architect. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman maintain large and ongoing architecture teams. Cloud-native design, cybersecurity architecture, and enterprise integration are the specialties California employers consistently prioritize. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerGolden Star Technology
Top cityCerritos, CA
Cities hiring12
Work type43% Remote
Top industryEducation

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UC Irvine Health
IT Architect 5 TX - Enterprise Data & Analytics - FT - Days
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UC Irvine Health
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IT Architect 5 TX - Enterprise Data & Analytics - FT - Days
UC Irvine Health
Irvine, California
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$139k.84 - $273k.19/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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OpenAI
IT Software Architect, SaaS Enablement and Governance
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IT Software Architect, SaaS Enablement and Governance
OpenAI
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Cloud Architecture
Software Engineering
Solutions Architecture
$266k - $445k/yr
51-200

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, IT – Commercial Data & Insights Architect
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals
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Associate Director, IT – Commercial Data & Insights Architect
Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Foster City, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$215k - $230k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business

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IT Solutions Architect
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IT Solutions Architect
Golden Star Technology
Cerritos, California
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$100k - $200k/yr
Associate's degree in computer science

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Epson
Senior IT Architect - Enterprise AI
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Senior IT Architect - Enterprise AI
Epson
Los Alamitos, California
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$89.93 - $109.92/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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IT Architect Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cerritos
2 jobs
Irvine
1 job
Orange
1 job
Berkeley
1 job
San Jose
1 job
Sacramento
1 job
Foster City
1 job
Los Angeles
1 job
Santa Clara
1 job

IT Architect Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

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Golden Star Technology2 open roles
ASML
ASML1 open role
Epson
Epson1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Agriculture & Farming

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in IT architect jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
  • Eight or more years of enterprise IT experience with at least three in an architecture-focused role
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience designing solutions that meet California Consumer Privacy Act compliance requirements
  • Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or CISSP
  • Strong communication skills for engaging executive stakeholders and cross-functional California-based teams

IT Architect Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a it architect in California?

Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering as the baseline, with a master's preferred at senior levels. IT architecture carries no state-issued license in California, so the practical path runs through progressive technical roles such as systems engineer or solutions engineer, followed by an enterprise or solutions architect title. Earning a vendor-neutral credential like TOGAF or a cloud-specific certification strengthens candidacy considerably in the California market.

How much do IT architects make in California?

IT architects in California earn a median of about $134,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $222,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire it architects in California?

Employers hiring it architects in California right now include Golden Star Technology, ASML, and Epson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, defense contractors, and large integrated health systems means demand is spread across industries rather than limited to pure-play tech companies.

Which California cities have the most it architect jobs?

Cerritos, Irvine, and Orange account for the largest share of it architect openings in California. The Bay Area drives volume through its density of enterprise software companies and cloud providers, Los Angeles adds demand from entertainment technology, aerospace, and financial services firms, and San Diego's biotech sector and naval defense contractors keep a steady stream of architecture roles active in the region.

Are there remote it architect jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most technical fields, because IT architecture work centers on documentation, design reviews, and stakeholder engagement that translates well to distributed teams. About 71% of it architect openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the broader flexibility employers built into enterprise tech roles. The phases most commonly offered remotely are solution design and governance reviews, while on-site presence is more often expected during major implementation milestones.

How can I get hired as a it architect in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into architecture from a systems administrator, network engineer, or cloud engineer role, which gives you the infrastructure fluency California employers expect at the junior architect level. Large California-based employers like Kaiser Permanente and Salesforce run associate technical programs that hire candidates from these adjacent backgrounds. Building a portfolio of cloud architecture diagrams, completing a TOGAF foundation course, and targeting titles like junior solutions architect or IT associate architect at mid-size California firms will open the door faster than applying directly to senior roles.

Where can I find and apply to it architect jobs in California?

You can find and apply to it architect jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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