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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Overview

Open roles320+
Top employerRIMEPRO
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring142
Work type65% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector
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Quality Assurance Engineer/Inspector
bastion technologies
Pasadena, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$114k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
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Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
ZEISS Group
Dublin, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$116k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Technician
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Quality Assurance Technician
Stangenes Industries Inc
Adelanto, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$22 - $26/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Quality Assurance Technician
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Quality Assurance Technician
Geiger Plastics Inc.
Gardena, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$25 - $32/hr
On-Site
ASQC Certification

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Quality Assurance Inspector II (Depot)
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Quality Assurance Inspector II (Depot)
Centurum
San Diego, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$28 - $48/hr
ISO certification process
201-500

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Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irvine
11 jobs
Fremont
10 jobs
San Jose
9 jobs
Fresno
8 jobs
Sunnyvale
7 jobs
San Francisco
7 jobs
Pasadena
6 jobs

Quality Assurance Analyst Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

RIMEPRO6 open roles
Gilead Sciences5 open roles
ACES ABA4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

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

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 RIMEPRO, Gilead Sciences, and ACES ABA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 35% of quality assurance analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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