Pre Sales Solutions Consultant Jobs in California
Pre Sales Solutions Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and SaaS platforms, with openings at every level from associate consultant through senior technical advisor. The heaviest hiring clusters around San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles, where companies like Salesforce, Oracle, and Cisco maintain large California operations and consistently recruit for pre-sales talent. Demand is especially strong for consultants specializing in cloud migration, AI-driven solutions, and security platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About The Role
Solutions Consultants help both internal and external stakeholders find value in Rippling’s HCM Business Suite. Our Solutions Consultants focus on revenue generation, value-driven presentations, and enabling our prospective customers to realize the value of Rippling. Experience working in a pre-sales capacity with HR systems is required. You will join a diverse and exceptional team of Solutions Consulting professionals. Rippling SCs drive value for customers and enable a best-in-industry buying experience. Rippling is a place where you will do the best work for your life and have a direct hand in driving sales, product, and GTM strategy - working with a wide range of stakeholders and strategic customers.
What You Will Do
- Partner with the Sales team to ensure the success of prospects during their evaluation of Rippling
- Understand a prospect’s technical requirements and convey the business value of Rippling’s HR product suite
- Manage technical demonstrations and POCs for prospects that address their unique business objectives
- Create, present, and maintain technical content such that customers are successful using the Rippling HR product suite
- Provide customer feedback to the Product and Engineering teams
- Become a product expert across the entire Rippling platform and understand the competitor landscape
- Work with your SC peers and SC leadership to build a best-in-class SC organization
What You Will Need
- 1-3 years of experience in a pre-sales role with experience in HRIS, HCM, Payroll, Time and Attendance and/or 3+ years of equivalent systems experience as an HR Practitioner
- Undergraduate degree and/or equivalent work experience required
- Exceptional communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Self-starter with a bias towards action, energized by a fast-paced environment and excited to build
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com. Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
- Commission is not guaranteed
The pay range for this role is: 105,000 - 175,000 USD per year(US)
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Pre Sales Solutions Consultant Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Rippling5

- World Wide Technology4

- NetApp2

- Altruist1

- Figma1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Distribution & Wholesale1
- Science & Research1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pre sales solutions consultant jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Proven experience delivering technical product demonstrations to enterprise or mid-market audiences
- Strong understanding of SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity solution architectures
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for stakeholders
- Experience collaborating with account executives through full sales cycles in California markets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level presentations and proposals
Pre Sales Solutions Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pre sales solutions consultant in California?
Most pre sales solutions consultants in California start with a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or information systems, then build technical depth in a specific product category like cloud, security, or enterprise software. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers here typically look for candidates who combine hands-on technical experience with demonstrated ability to engage customers, making a background in technical support, solutions engineering, or product management a common entry path.
How much do pre sales solutions consultants make in California?
Pre sales solutions consultants in California earn a median of about $139,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,850 for the lowest 10% to over $213,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pre sales solutions consultants in California?
Employers hiring pre sales solutions consultants in California right now include Rippling, World Wide Technology, and NetApp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of enterprise software headquarters and regional offices means hiring is consistent year-round, particularly among companies serving financial services, healthcare, and technology verticals.
Which California cities have the most pre sales solutions consultant jobs?
San Francisco, Irvine, and Los Angeles have the most pre sales solutions consultant openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose dominate because of the Bay Area's concentration of SaaS and cloud company headquarters, while Los Angeles draws hiring from media technology, healthcare IT, and enterprise software firms with large Southern California operations.
Are there remote pre sales solutions consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields, because much of the role involves virtual product demonstrations, video calls with prospects, and collaborative proposal work that translates well to remote settings. About 39% of pre sales solutions consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has adapted to distributed selling. Discovery calls, technical deep-dives, and internal sales team collaboration are the parts most frequently done remotely.
How can I get hired as a pre sales solutions consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into pre-sales from a technical support, implementation, or customer success role at a California-based SaaS or cloud company, where you already understand the product and customer needs. Companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Palo Alto Networks run associate solutions engineer or technical sales development programs designed for candidates without direct pre-sales experience. Building a portfolio of technical demos or completing vendor certifications in platforms like AWS, Salesforce, or Microsoft Azure gives California hiring managers concrete evidence of readiness.
Where can I find and apply to pre sales solutions consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to pre sales solutions consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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