Kubernetes Engineer Jobs in California

Kubernetes Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and fintech across seniority levels from junior engineer through principal and staff roles. The largest hiring metros are San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles, where established employers like Google, Apple, and Salesforce maintain deep infrastructure engineering teams. Specialties in highest demand include platform engineering, GitOps workflows, and cloud-native security. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6+
Top employerBroadcom
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring4
Work type33% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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EY
Kubernetes DevOps Engineer
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Kubernetes DevOps Engineer
EY
San Jose, California
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$103k - $213k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cisco
Kubernetes Platform Engineer
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Cisco
Added 1mo ago
Kubernetes Platform Engineer
Cisco
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Cloud Engineering
MLOps
$136k - $252k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Broadcom
Director of Engineering – vSphere Kubernetes Service
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Broadcom
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Director of Engineering – vSphere Kubernetes Service
Broadcom
Promontory B, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$174k - $279k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Fivetran
Senior Sales Engineering Specialist - Kubernetes, Docker & Containerization
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Fivetran
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Senior Sales Engineering Specialist - Kubernetes, Docker & Containerization
Fivetran
California, California
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Cloud Engineering
$192k - $240k/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Nvidia
Senior Software Engineer - Cloud and Kubernetes
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Nvidia
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Senior Software Engineer - Cloud and Kubernetes
Nvidia
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Backend Engineering
$184k - $288k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Kubernetes Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
2 jobs
Promontory B
1 jobs
Redlands
1 jobs
Santa Clara
1 jobs

Kubernetes Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Broadcom
    Broadcom1
  • Cisco
    Cisco1
  • EY
    EY1
  • Environmental Systems Research Institute
    Environmental Systems Research Institute1
  • Fivetran
    Fivetran1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software3
  • Electronics & Hardware2
  • Accounting & Auditing1

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure in California-dominant stacks
  • Experience with containerization tools including Docker and Helm chart management
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
  • Strong understanding of networking, security hardening, and observability within Kubernetes environments

Kubernetes Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a kubernetes engineer in California?

Kubernetes 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 or a related field, though a strong portfolio and industry certifications such as the Certified Kubernetes Administrator carry real weight. California's large cloud and enterprise software employers also recruit through internship pipelines at UC and CSU campuses, making those programs a practical on-ramp.

How much do kubernetes engineers make in California?

Kubernetes 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 kubernetes engineers in California?

Employers hiring kubernetes engineers in California right now include Broadcom, Cisco, and EY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of cloud-native companies and enterprise technology headquarters means demand is spread across both established platform teams and growth-stage infrastructure organizations.

Which California cities have the most kubernetes engineer jobs?

San Jose, California, and Promontory B have the most kubernetes engineer openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because of its concentration of cloud infrastructure companies, hyperscalers, and enterprise SaaS headquarters, while Los Angeles has grown steadily as media, fintech, and defense technology companies build out their own platform engineering teams.

Are there remote kubernetes engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of kubernetes engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of this work involves code, configuration, and cloud consoles rather than physical infrastructure. Platform engineering, cluster operations, and GitOps work are the areas most consistently offered remotely by California employers.

How can I get hired as a kubernetes engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a related infrastructure or DevOps role, such as a systems administrator, site reliability engineer associate, or cloud support engineer, which large California employers like Google, VMware, and Cisco use as feeders into platform engineering teams. Building a portfolio of personal or open-source Kubernetes projects and earning the Certified Kubernetes Administrator credential demonstrates readiness concretely. California community colleges and UC extension programs also offer cloud infrastructure coursework that signals commitment to hiring managers reviewing entry-level applications.

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

You can find and apply to kubernetes engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across the state's major metros and remote positions. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly through the listings on this page.

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