Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in California
Quality Assurance Analyst jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in software, biotech, medical devices, aerospace, and consumer electronics across a seniority range from entry-level testers through senior QA engineers and managers. The heaviest hiring clusters in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where established employers like Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman maintain large QA teams. The most in-demand specialties are software test automation, regulatory compliance QA for FDA-regulated products, and agile QA within continuous delivery pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Quality Automation Engineer to join the Mist Engineering team. This role is ideal for engineers with strong software development and automation skills who are passionate about improving product quality through scalable test frameworks, intelligent automation, and rigorous validation.
While experience in Quality Assurance is valuable, we place greater emphasis on software engineering capabilities, particularly Python development, automation design, and problem-solving skills. Candidates with strong coding and cloud application experience who are interested in quality engineering are encouraged to apply.
U.S. citizenship is required for this role. This is an onsite position based in Cupertino, CA, requiring 5 days per week in the office, along with flexibility to attend meetings outside of standard business hours at least 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools using Python.
Create scalable automation solutions for validating cloud, web UI, and REST API functionality.
Develop test infrastructure to improve engineering productivity and product quality.
Collaborate closely with software engineers to identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.
Analyze system behavior, logs, and telemetry to diagnose complex issues.
Build and maintain test environments, automation pipelines, and quality metrics.
Participate in feature reviews and provide feedback on testability and automation strategy.
Investigate customer-reported issues and reproduce problems in lab environments when required.
Continuously improve automation coverage, testing efficiency, and release quality.
Document automation solutions, test methodologies, and troubleshooting procedures.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
2+ years of software engineering, automation engineering, quality engineering, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of Python programming with demonstrated experience developing software or automation solutions.
Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
Experience validating REST APIs and web applications.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working independently and driving technical solutions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Selenium, Playwright, pytest, or similar automation frameworks.
Experience with cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
Familiarity with Django, RESTful services, and modern web architectures.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates.
Experience supporting enterprise SaaS products.
What We Are Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Strong coding ability and software development fundamentals.
Ability to design and build automation, rather than simply execute existing test suites.
Analytical thinking and a passion for solving complex technical problems.
Self-motivation and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
Curiosity, continuous learning, and ownership mindset.
Must be able to join team meetings three times a week during early or late hours to support international teams and customers.
No travel required for this role.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
EngineeringJob Level:
TCP_02
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 81,400 - 164,400 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Quality Automation Engineer to join the Mist Engineering team. This role is ideal for engineers with strong software development and automation skills who are passionate about improving product quality through scalable test frameworks, intelligent automation, and rigorous validation.
While experience in Quality Assurance is valuable, we place greater emphasis on software engineering capabilities, particularly Python development, automation design, and problem-solving skills. Candidates with strong coding and cloud application experience who are interested in quality engineering are encouraged to apply.
U.S. citizenship is required for this role. This is an onsite position based in Cupertino, CA, requiring 5 days per week in the office, along with flexibility to attend meetings outside of standard business hours at least 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and tools using Python.
Create scalable automation solutions for validating cloud, web UI, and REST API functionality.
Develop test infrastructure to improve engineering productivity and product quality.
Collaborate closely with software engineers to identify, reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.
Analyze system behavior, logs, and telemetry to diagnose complex issues.
Build and maintain test environments, automation pipelines, and quality metrics.
Participate in feature reviews and provide feedback on testability and automation strategy.
Investigate customer-reported issues and reproduce problems in lab environments when required.
Continuously improve automation coverage, testing efficiency, and release quality.
Document automation solutions, test methodologies, and troubleshooting procedures.
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
2+ years of software engineering, automation engineering, quality engineering, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of Python programming with demonstrated experience developing software or automation solutions.
Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
Experience validating REST APIs and web applications.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working independently and driving technical solutions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Selenium, Playwright, pytest, or similar automation frameworks.
Experience with cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
Familiarity with Django, RESTful services, and modern web architectures.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates.
Experience supporting enterprise SaaS products.
What We Are Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Strong coding ability and software development fundamentals.
Ability to design and build automation, rather than simply execute existing test suites.
Analytical thinking and a passion for solving complex technical problems.
Self-motivation and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
Curiosity, continuous learning, and ownership mindset.
Must be able to join team meetings three times a week during early or late hours to support international teams and customers.
No travel required for this role.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
EngineeringJob Level:
TCP_02
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 81,400 - 164,400 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Medical Devices
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
- Proficiency with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent frameworks
- Familiarity with agile or Scrum development methodologies and sprint-based workflows
- Strong written communication skills for documenting defects, test plans, and reports
- Experience with bug-tracking and project management tools such as Jira or similar platforms
Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance analyst in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a closely related field as the foundation. Quality assurance analyst work in California carries no state-issued license, so hiring decisions turn on demonstrated technical skills and recognized certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE. Building a portfolio of test plans, automation scripts, and documented bug reports is the most concrete step a candidate can take before applying.
How much do quality assurance analysts make in California?
Quality assurance 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 quality assurance analysts in California?
Employers hiring quality assurance analysts in California right now include Gilead Sciences, Pacific Health, and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of software companies, FDA-regulated biotech and medical device firms, and aerospace contractors makes it one of the broadest and most varied markets for QA roles in the country.
Which California cities have the most quality assurance analyst jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Irvine account for the largest share of quality assurance analyst openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its dense concentration of software and enterprise technology companies, San Diego draws heavily from its biotech and defense sectors, and Los Angeles adds volume through entertainment technology, aerospace, and a growing startup ecosystem, which together make each city a distinct and active hiring center for QA professionals.
Are there remote quality assurance analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Quality assurance analyst work is desk-based and tool-driven, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 41% of quality assurance analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed QA teams have become across California employers. Test automation, script maintenance, and defect review are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate QA or junior software tester role at a mid-size California software or SaaS company, where smaller teams give newcomers broader exposure than large enterprise environments. Lateral moves from technical support, business analysis, or data entry are common on-ramps at California employers because those roles build familiarity with product workflows. Building a public portfolio of automation scripts on GitHub and earning an ISTQB Foundation certificate gives California hiring managers a concrete reason to advance a first-time candidate.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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