QA Analyst Jobs in California

QA Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, life sciences, and enterprise software across a seniority range from entry-level manual testers to senior automation engineers. The largest hiring metros are San Jose, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, where companies like Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Salesforce maintain deep QA engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties are test automation, API testing, and regulatory compliance QA for medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles348+
Top employerBachem
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring138
Work type61% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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ACES ABA
Clinical Manager, Quality Assurance
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ACES ABA
New 4h ago
Clinical Manager, Quality Assurance
ACES ABA
Modesto, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$88k - $100k/yr
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc.
Quality Assurance Technician
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Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc.
New 8h ago
Quality Assurance Technician
Cedarlane Natural Foods Inc.
Carson, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$20 - $21/hr
On-Site

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Excelsior Nutrition Inc
Quality Assurance Associate
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Excelsior Nutrition Inc
New 10h ago
Quality Assurance Associate
Excelsior Nutrition Inc
Anaheim, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$19 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Quality Assurance Technician 2 (Conversion-REQ-2026-0138)
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New 13h ago
Quality Assurance Technician 2 (Conversion-REQ-2026-0138)
Kyocera International, Inc.
San Diego, California
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$17 - $20/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Enhanced Compliance Inc.
Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer - Medical Device #3888
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Enhanced Compliance Inc.
New 15h ago
Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer - Medical Device #3888
Enhanced Compliance Inc.
Santa Clarita, California
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
11-50

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QA Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irvine
17 jobs
Sunnyvale
10 jobs
San Francisco
8 jobs
Fremont
7 jobs
San Jose
7 jobs
Corona
6 jobs
Carlsbad
6 jobs

QA Analyst Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Bachem
Bachem5 open roles
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences5 open roles
ACES ABA
ACES ABA4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in QA analyst jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress
  • Proficiency writing and executing test cases, test plans, and bug reports
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development workflows and sprint-based testing cycles
  • Experience using defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
  • Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman and basic SQL for database validation

QA Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a qa analyst in California?

Most qa analyst roles in California require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, though some employers accept equivalent technical experience. California has no state-issued license specific to qa analysts, so candidates differentiate through industry-recognized credentials such as ISTQB certification. In life sciences and medical device QA, familiarity with FDA validation standards is frequently required by California employers in that sector.

How much do QA analysts make in California?

QA analysts in California earn a median of about $128,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,890 for the lowest 10% to over $201,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire qa analysts in California?

Employers hiring qa analysts in California right now include Bachem, Gilead Sciences, and ACES ABA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, health systems, and regulated industries means qa analyst demand comes from a wide range of company sizes and sectors across the state.

Which California cities have the most qa analyst jobs?

San Diego, Los Angeles, and Irvine have the most qa analyst openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose dominate because of the high density of software and technology headquarters there, while Los Angeles draws significant volume from entertainment technology, healthcare systems, and e-commerce companies headquartered in the region.

Are there remote qa analyst jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 39% of qa analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how naturally qa analyst work translates to distributed teams. Test planning, automation scripting, and defect management are particularly well suited to remote arrangements, while hands-on hardware or medical device validation roles tend to require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a qa analyst in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate QA or junior QA tester role, which large California employers in technology and healthcare regularly post for candidates without prior professional experience. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts on public repositories and earning an ISTQB Foundation certification gives candidates a concrete edge. Adjacent roles such as technical support analyst or business systems analyst at California tech companies frequently serve as lateral moves into QA teams.

Where can I find and apply to qa analyst jobs in California?

You can find and apply to qa analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience level and location preference and apply directly to the ones that match.

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