Product Development Engineer Jobs in California
Product Development Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in consumer electronics, medical devices, clean energy, and semiconductor manufacturing, with openings ranging from entry-level associates through principal and staff engineers. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where companies like Apple, Medtronic, and Broadcom maintain deep engineering organizations. The most in-demand specializations include hardware prototyping, systems integration, and new product introduction. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ArcGIS Solutions are industry-specific configurations of ArcGIS designed to improve operations and enhance services. Our team's mission is to develop solutions that help agencies maximize their investment in location-based data and technology. As the Senior Product Engineer – Web Development, you will collaborate with solution and product development team members to design, develop and deliver software capabilities that support solutions for government, utilities, defense, and public safety.
Your desire to create simple, yet impactful, solutions to complex issues would be satisfied here. Your motivation to gather business needs, actively seek feedback, and deliver high-quality work would contribute to your team's success. Small ideas can grow into something big, and well-built solutions can change an entire industry. We welcome you to Esri where you'll find room for innovation, respect for your subject matter expertise, and an expectation to help our customers.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with solution development, software development, and product teams to design, develop, test, and maintain capabilities in the ArcGIS Solutions app
- Design and implement web-based capabilities that support the creation, deployment, configuration, and management of ArcGIS Solutions
- Gather and incorporate feedback from users, stakeholders, and product teams to continuously improve ArcGIS Solutions capabilities and experiences
- Design user experiences and workflows that incorporate AI assistants, agents, natural language interactions, and tool-based actions
- Evaluate and validate AI-assisted capabilities for accuracy, reliability, usability, and appropriate behavior
- Prototype and evaluate emerging web and AI technologies to determine how they can improve ArcGIS Solutions workflows and user experiences
- Design and author test cases for functionality, performance, scalability, and durability; execute both manual and automated tests, analyze test results, and report results
- Continually assess product quality and release readiness and ensure existing ArcGIS Solutions app capabilities remain reliable and maintainable
- Write and review product documentation for internal and external audiences
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in a product engineering, software development, or similar technical role
- Ability to translate complex user workflows and requirements into simple, intuitive software experiences
- Experience working with and configuring ArcGIS items in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, including feature layers, web maps, and web applications
- Strong knowledge with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and web-based service architectures
- Knowledge with version control systems such as Git
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated capability to work independently through ambiguous or evolving requirements and drive work toward a production-ready solution
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand user needs, evaluate alternatives, and design effective solutions to prototype technical approaches, evaluate their feasibility, and communicate tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Continuous learning mindset with a willingness to adopt new technologies and tools
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, computer science, geography or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Background developing applications with ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS API for Python, or other ArcGIS developer technologies
- Expertise integrating generative AI, large language models, AI assistants, agents, or tool-calling workflows into software applications
- Knowledge of designing conversational or AI-assisted user experiences and evaluating the quality and reliability of AI-generated results
- Familiarity developing automated tests for modern web applications and APIs
- Demonstrated success designing, testing, and releasing accessible web applications using established web accessibility standards and practices
- Experience designing, testing, and releasing localized web applications that support internationalization
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The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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Overview
ArcGIS Solutions are industry-specific configurations of ArcGIS designed to improve operations and enhance services. Our team's mission is to develop solutions that help agencies maximize their investment in location-based data and technology. As the Senior Product Engineer – Web Development, you will collaborate with solution and product development team members to design, develop and deliver software capabilities that support solutions for government, utilities, defense, and public safety.
Your desire to create simple, yet impactful, solutions to complex issues would be satisfied here. Your motivation to gather business needs, actively seek feedback, and deliver high-quality work would contribute to your team's success. Small ideas can grow into something big, and well-built solutions can change an entire industry. We welcome you to Esri where you'll find room for innovation, respect for your subject matter expertise, and an expectation to help our customers.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with solution development, software development, and product teams to design, develop, test, and maintain capabilities in the ArcGIS Solutions app
- Design and implement web-based capabilities that support the creation, deployment, configuration, and management of ArcGIS Solutions
- Gather and incorporate feedback from users, stakeholders, and product teams to continuously improve ArcGIS Solutions capabilities and experiences
- Design user experiences and workflows that incorporate AI assistants, agents, natural language interactions, and tool-based actions
- Evaluate and validate AI-assisted capabilities for accuracy, reliability, usability, and appropriate behavior
- Prototype and evaluate emerging web and AI technologies to determine how they can improve ArcGIS Solutions workflows and user experiences
- Design and author test cases for functionality, performance, scalability, and durability; execute both manual and automated tests, analyze test results, and report results
- Continually assess product quality and release readiness and ensure existing ArcGIS Solutions app capabilities remain reliable and maintainable
- Write and review product documentation for internal and external audiences
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in a product engineering, software development, or similar technical role
- Ability to translate complex user workflows and requirements into simple, intuitive software experiences
- Experience working with and configuring ArcGIS items in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, including feature layers, web maps, and web applications
- Strong knowledge with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and web-based service architectures
- Knowledge with version control systems such as Git
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated capability to work independently through ambiguous or evolving requirements and drive work toward a production-ready solution
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand user needs, evaluate alternatives, and design effective solutions to prototype technical approaches, evaluate their feasibility, and communicate tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Continuous learning mindset with a willingness to adopt new technologies and tools
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, computer science, geography or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Background developing applications with ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, ArcGIS API for Python, or other ArcGIS developer technologies
- Expertise integrating generative AI, large language models, AI assistants, agents, or tool-calling workflows into software applications
- Knowledge of designing conversational or AI-assisted user experiences and evaluating the quality and reliability of AI-generated results
- Familiarity developing automated tests for modern web applications and APIs
- Demonstrated success designing, testing, and releasing accessible web applications using established web accessibility standards and practices
- Experience designing, testing, and releasing localized web applications that support internationalization
#LI-Onsite
#LI-AD1
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing and design for assembly principles
- Experience managing product development lifecycle from concept through production release
- Knowledge of ISO, FDA, or IEC standards relevant to California's medical device or consumer electronics sectors
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Product Development Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product development engineer in California?
Most product development engineer roles in California require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program. California does not require a state license for most private-sector engineering roles, though pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists strengthens your candidacy for senior positions. Employers in medical devices and aerospace often expect familiarity with regulated development frameworks such as ISO or FDA quality systems.
Which companies hire product development engineers in California?
Employers hiring product development engineers in California right now include NVIDIA, KLA, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of medical device companies in San Diego and consumer electronics firms in the Bay Area means hiring tends to be especially consistent in those corridors.
Which California cities have the most product development engineer jobs?
Santa Clara, Cupertino, and Milpitas have the most product development engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of semiconductor, consumer electronics, and cleantech companies, while San Diego's strong medical device cluster and Los Angeles's aerospace and entertainment technology firms drive hiring in those metros.
Are there remote product development engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Product development engineering involves hands-on prototyping, lab work, and collaboration with manufacturing teams, making most roles at least partly on-site. About 36% of product development engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the portions most likely to be done off-site are systems-level design, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
How can I get hired as a product development engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new graduate or associate engineer roles at California's large medical device, semiconductor, or consumer electronics companies, many of which run structured rotational programs for candidates without professional experience. Companies like those in San Diego's medical device corridor and the Bay Area's hardware ecosystem regularly bring on new grads into new product introduction or test engineering roles. Building a portfolio of CAD projects and pursuing a Professional Engineer-in-Training designation through California's licensing board also strengthens early applications.
Where can I find and apply to product development engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to product development engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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