Platform Architect Jobs in California
Platform Architect jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and defense technology, with openings from associate-level through principal and distinguished engineer. San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles account for the largest share of postings, where companies like Google, Salesforce, and Northrop Grumman maintain large engineering organizations. The most in-demand specialties are cloud-native platform design, API governance, and distributed systems architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.
SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.
About the role
The Cloud Platform team is looking for a leader to take us from startup scrappy to enterprise grade, and define what platform engineering looks like at SambaNova.
Responsibilities
In this role, you'll architecting our next-generation system from the ground up, running the Kubernetes infrastructure that powers some of the most advanced AI workloads in the industry, and bridging multi-cloud and on-prem environments in ways no generic SaaS company can offer. Your work will directly impact the productivity of every engineer at SambaNova and by extension, the speed at which we ship the future of AI computing.
Some of your responsibilities include:
- Architect, build, and maintain our next-generation internal developer platform, automating and streamlining our cloud and on-prem infrastructure
- Design, write, and manage Terraform modules to provision and manage resources across AWS, GCP, and Azure, ensuring consistency and reproducibility
- Build and manage highly available, secure, and performant Kubernetes clusters that serve as the primary runtime for our diverse AI workloads
- Design and implement robust networking solutions (VPCs, load balancers, firewalls, service meshes) that seamlessly connect our multi-cloud and hybrid environments
- Collaborate with AI and software engineering teams to understand their needs, provide golden paths to production, and build internal tools that accelerate their development cycles
- Implement best practices for observability (monitoring, logging, tracing) to ensure system reliability and performance, and participate in on-call rotation
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Infrastructure roles
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Rust)
- Expertise with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, or self-managed) in production environments - pods, operators, CRDs, CNIs, etc.
- Expertise with Infrastructure as Code with the ability to manage complex, multi-cloud environments
- Strong proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure), with a solid understanding of the core services (compute, storage, networking, IAM)
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, load balancing) and security best practices in the cloud
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a hybrid environment bridging cloud and on-premise/data center infrastructure
- Experience managing infrastructure for data-intensive or ML/AI workloads
- Knowledge of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD)
- Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd)
- Contributions to open-source projects or a public portfolio of code (GitHub)
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Telecommunications
- Fintech
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in platform architect jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience designing large-scale distributed systems or cloud-native platform infrastructure
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure in production environments
- Demonstrated ability to define platform standards, reference architectures, and engineering governance frameworks
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams across product, security, and infrastructure
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent preferred
Platform Architect Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a platform architect in California?
Platform architect roles in California require no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical depth. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering, though candidates with equivalent experience in distributed systems or cloud infrastructure are regularly considered. Building a portfolio of architecture decision records, open-source contributions, or internal platform work, and earning a cloud provider certification, strengthens a California application considerably.
Which companies hire platform architects in California?
Employers hiring platform architects in California right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of enterprise software headquarters, cloud hyperscalers, and defense technology contractors means platform architect demand stays consistent across both established corporations and growth-stage companies.
Which California cities have the most platform architect jobs?
San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Diego have the most platform architect openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because of its concentration of cloud platform companies, enterprise software headquarters, and infrastructure-focused engineering teams, while Los Angeles has grown significantly as media technology, fintech, and aerospace firms expand their platform engineering organizations.
Are there remote platform architect jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most engineering roles, since platform architecture work centers on design, documentation, and cross-team alignment rather than physical hardware. About 56% of platform architect openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed engineering teams have become. The most fully remote opportunities tend to sit within API platform, developer experience, and cloud infrastructure governance functions.
How can I get hired as a platform architect in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior software engineer or site reliability engineer role into a platform-focused team. Large California employers including technology companies in the Bay Area and defense contractors in Southern California often post associate platform engineer or staff engineer roles that build toward architecture responsibilities. Completing a cloud provider certification, contributing to an internal developer platform project, and documenting architecture decisions in a public portfolio gives early-career candidates a concrete edge when applying.
Where can I find and apply to platform architect jobs in California?
You can find and apply to platform architect jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly.
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