Product Support Engineer Jobs in California
Product Support Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, and consumer hardware across a wide range from associate-level through senior and staff roles. The heaviest hiring happens in San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where companies such as Salesforce, Qualcomm, and Google maintain large support engineering teams and regularly backfill and expand those functions. The most in-demand specialties right now are API and integration support, SaaS platform troubleshooting, and hardware diagnostics tied to California's semiconductor and consumer electronics industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$124,000.00 - $171,000.00
Location:
Santa Clara, CA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new procedures and Best Known Methods (BKMs) to service new products. Contribute to the FMECA process.
- Participate in or own first chamber Build & Test in Apps lab. Solve issues, or work with Engineering to address issues identified. Work with Manufacturing to develop procedures and participate (if required) on New Product final test.
- Partner with Quality & Reliability (Q&R) group to review and address Top Field Issues. Participate in or own CAPA process. Conduct or facilitate Failure Analysis (FA) if needed.
- Develop and document procedures to install (start-up), retrofit and maintain the product (Technical Product Manuals).
- Develop new procedures, Customer Engineering Notices (CENs), Internal Service Bulletins (ISBs) and troubleshooting guides as required.
- Collect process and qualification data to create product Best Known Methods (BKMs).
- Develop initial training package for new products and work with Global Technical Training (GTT) to develop training class. Train Customer Engineers (CEs), Process Engineers (PSEs) and Technical Product Support (TPS) assigned to customers who will receive ELS Shipments, prior to shipping.
- Identify new parts that require to be stocked by AGS and work with them to ensure parts are stocked in correct locations.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Business Expertise
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
Leadership
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Problem Solving
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Impact
- Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
Interpersonal Skills
- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Product Support Engineer Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon16

- Super Micro Computer14

- Google13

- NVIDIA12

- Applied Materials11

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software180
- Electronics & Hardware85
- Manufacturing30
- Science & Research17
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product support engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in enterprise or SaaS products
- Proficiency with ticketing and case management systems such as Salesforce Service Cloud or Zendesk
- Ability to read, debug, or write scripts in Python, SQL, or Bash for log analysis and automation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams
- Experience supporting REST APIs, webhooks, or cloud-hosted infrastructure in a production environment
Product Support Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product support engineer in California?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems is the standard starting point for product support engineer roles in California. No state-issued license is required for the role, so hiring depends on technical skills and hands-on experience. Many California employers expect familiarity with cloud platforms and scripting, which candidates can build through university programs at UC campuses or Cal State schools, coding bootcamps, or vendor certifications from companies such as AWS or Salesforce.
Which companies hire product support engineers in California?
Employers hiring product support engineers in California right now include Amazon, Super Micro Computer, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of enterprise software headquarters and semiconductor firms means hiring tends to be concentrated among large technology companies and their ecosystem of regional contractors and ISVs.
Which California cities have the most product support engineer jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Clara account for the most product support engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure headquarters, while San Diego's strong semiconductor and defense-tech sector drives consistent demand there, and Los Angeles reflects the city's growing base of media-technology and e-commerce platform companies.
Are there remote product support engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields, because product support engineering is predominantly desk-based work involving software, logs, and remote sessions rather than on-site hardware. About 21% of product support engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the technology sector. The portions of the work most commonly done remotely are Tier 2 case resolution, API debugging, and customer escalation calls.
How can I get hired as a product support engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a technical customer support or IT helpdesk role, where you build troubleshooting habits and product knowledge before stepping into a support engineering title. Large California technology employers such as Salesforce and ServiceNow run associate support engineer and new-grad programs that accept candidates without full-cycle experience. A demonstrable portfolio, such as documented bug reproductions or a GitHub repository showing scripting projects, strengthens applications considerably, as does an entry-level cloud certification.
Where can I find and apply to product support engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to product support engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly through each listing.
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