Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in California
Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in software, semiconductors, medical devices, and aerospace across a wide seniority range from entry-level testers through senior QA leads and managers. The largest hiring markets are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Apple, Medtronic, and Northrop Grumman maintain deep engineering workforces. Manual testing, test automation, and regulatory compliance QA for FDA-regulated products are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerFortinet
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Cities hiring150
Work type61% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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Quality Assurance Supervisor
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Monterey Mushrooms
Quality Assurance Supervisor
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Senior Manager, Regional Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA)
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Dole Packaged Food
Senior Manager, Regional Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA)
Westlake Village, California
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R&D Software Engineer QA DevOps, Intern
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Keysight Technologies
R&D Software Engineer QA DevOps, Intern
Santa Rosa, California
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Quality Assurance Validation Associate
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Quality Assurance Validation Associate
Thousand Oaks, California
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Senior Registered Nurse - Quality Assurance
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County of Ventura Government
Senior Registered Nurse - Quality Assurance
Ventura, California
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Quality Assurance Supervisor
Monterey Mushrooms·Royal Oaks, California
Job functions:
$70k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor
Reporting To: Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance for Nutraceuticals
Location: Royal Oaks, CA
FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt
Work Schedule: Generally, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Compensation: The following information is provided in honesty as a general description of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon related factors such as skills, experience, education, etc. Salary Estimate: $71,000 - $75,000 DOE
Amycel®
For more than 45 years, Amycel® has helped shape the way commercial mushrooms are grown. From the proprietary strain genetics behind some of the most widely grown brown mushrooms in the world, to grower-to-grower field support that starts on the farm, mushroom
operations around the globe rely on Amycel to perform.
Premium spawn. Trusted supplements. A relentless focus on quality and consistency. That foundation has not changed since 1979. What has changed is scale. Today Amycel serves commercial growers across the Americas and Europe, with production and support on three continents.
Our R&D program runs 32 dedicated test rooms focused on new genetics and inputs that help growers get more from every crop. Current priorities include:
- Strains developed for higher yield and reduced water use
- Kodiak, launching Summer 2026, requires up to 50% less water for the same yield
- Spawn carriers engineered to reduce green mold and compost waste
- Delayed-release supplement technology that protects compost and extends flush viability
Visit us at www.Amycel.com.
Monterey Nutra®
Monterey has spent more than 55 years getting to know mushrooms. Refining cultivation methods. Discovering and developing new strains. That depth of expertise is what drives Monterey Nutra.
Our nutraceutical division was built on the science behind our genetics program. The same rigor that produces better spawn produces better extracts. The result: full-spectrum mushroom ingredients with industry-leading potency and purity, optimized for solubility, clean taste, and consistent performance.
We partner with innovators across food, beverage, and wellness to help them formulate better products. Whether you are building a new supplement line or looking for a reliable functional ingredient supplier, Monterey Nutra gives you the tools to do it right.
Certified Organic. Non-GMO. Vegan. Third-party tested.
For more information, visit us https://www.montereynutra.com.
Follow us on our socials!
Why this Role Matters
The QA Supervisor plays an important role in protecting the quality and safety of our products while ensuring our operations meet company, customer, and regulatory standards. This role helps turn food safety and quality requirements into consistent daily practices by supporting audits, environmental and microbiological monitoring, sanitation verification, training, and accurate recordkeeping. By identifying trends, addressing potential issues, and supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement, the QA Supervisor helps strengthen our food safety culture, maintain compliance, and ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality products our customers can trust.
What Do We Expect?
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Conduct monthly self-audits and participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Conduct the Environmental Monitoring and Microbiological Testing Program, including sample collection, documentation, and trend analysis.
- Support the QA team in annual HACCP audits and facilitate monthly Food Safety/HACCP meetings.
- Assist in annual food safety program audits and coordinate corrective and preventive actions resulting from audit findings.
- Perform sanitation audits and support ongoing sanitation verification activities.
- Maintain, review, and trend quality records including environmental micros, product testing, ATP results, and pest control data.
- Maintain records in the Nutra Division Quality & Food Safety Manual.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, organic systems, USDA NOP,quality systems, and compliance.
Training & Compliance
- Assist in the training of personnel on food safety, worker safety, and new equipment on a monthly and annual basis.
- Assist in food safety and quality training for new hires.
- Assist with ongoing food safety training programs to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field related field preferably in the nutraceuticals or food manufacturing industry or a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Bilingual (English + Spanish) preferred.
- Familiarity with quality assurance standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, GMP).
- Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Proven ability to drive results and meet operational goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to various stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate and influence others.
- Proficient in Google Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant industry-specific software.
Monterey Mushrooms
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Royal Oaks, California
New 5h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$70k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor
Reporting To: Director of Food Safety & Quality Assurance for Nutraceuticals
Location: Royal Oaks, CA
FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt
Work Schedule: Generally, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Compensation: The following information is provided in honesty as a general description of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon related factors such as skills, experience, education, etc. Salary Estimate: $71,000 - $75,000 DOE
Amycel®
For more than 45 years, Amycel® has helped shape the way commercial mushrooms are grown. From the proprietary strain genetics behind some of the most widely grown brown mushrooms in the world, to grower-to-grower field support that starts on the farm, mushroom
operations around the globe rely on Amycel to perform.
Premium spawn. Trusted supplements. A relentless focus on quality and consistency. That foundation has not changed since 1979. What has changed is scale. Today Amycel serves commercial growers across the Americas and Europe, with production and support on three continents.
Our R&D program runs 32 dedicated test rooms focused on new genetics and inputs that help growers get more from every crop. Current priorities include:
- Strains developed for higher yield and reduced water use
- Kodiak, launching Summer 2026, requires up to 50% less water for the same yield
- Spawn carriers engineered to reduce green mold and compost waste
- Delayed-release supplement technology that protects compost and extends flush viability
Visit us at www.Amycel.com.
Monterey Nutra®
Monterey has spent more than 55 years getting to know mushrooms. Refining cultivation methods. Discovering and developing new strains. That depth of expertise is what drives Monterey Nutra.
Our nutraceutical division was built on the science behind our genetics program. The same rigor that produces better spawn produces better extracts. The result: full-spectrum mushroom ingredients with industry-leading potency and purity, optimized for solubility, clean taste, and consistent performance.
We partner with innovators across food, beverage, and wellness to help them formulate better products. Whether you are building a new supplement line or looking for a reliable functional ingredient supplier, Monterey Nutra gives you the tools to do it right.
Certified Organic. Non-GMO. Vegan. Third-party tested.
For more information, visit us https://www.montereynutra.com.
Follow us on our socials!
Why this Role Matters
The QA Supervisor plays an important role in protecting the quality and safety of our products while ensuring our operations meet company, customer, and regulatory standards. This role helps turn food safety and quality requirements into consistent daily practices by supporting audits, environmental and microbiological monitoring, sanitation verification, training, and accurate recordkeeping. By identifying trends, addressing potential issues, and supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement, the QA Supervisor helps strengthen our food safety culture, maintain compliance, and ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality products our customers can trust.
What Do We Expect?
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Conduct monthly self-audits and participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Conduct the Environmental Monitoring and Microbiological Testing Program, including sample collection, documentation, and trend analysis.
- Support the QA team in annual HACCP audits and facilitate monthly Food Safety/HACCP meetings.
- Assist in annual food safety program audits and coordinate corrective and preventive actions resulting from audit findings.
- Perform sanitation audits and support ongoing sanitation verification activities.
- Maintain, review, and trend quality records including environmental micros, product testing, ATP results, and pest control data.
- Maintain records in the Nutra Division Quality & Food Safety Manual.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety, organic systems, USDA NOP,quality systems, and compliance.
Training & Compliance
- Assist in the training of personnel on food safety, worker safety, and new equipment on a monthly and annual basis.
- Assist in food safety and quality training for new hires.
- Assist with ongoing food safety training programs to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field related field preferably in the nutraceuticals or food manufacturing industry or a minimum of 3 years of experience.
- Bilingual (English + Spanish) preferred.
- Familiarity with quality assurance standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, GMP).
- Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Proven ability to drive results and meet operational goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to various stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate and influence others.
- Proficient in Google Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant industry-specific software.
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1 jobQuality Assurance Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software21
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Staffing & Recruiting6
- Electronics & Hardware5
- Cybersecurity4
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance engineer 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 frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development workflows and bug-tracking tools like Jira
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and quality management methodologies
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-assured
Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance engineer in California?
Most quality assurance engineers in California enter the field with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. California does not require a state-issued license for software QA roles, but candidates targeting medical device or aerospace QA often need familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or AS9100 standards. Building a portfolio of test plans and earning certifications like ISTQB Certified Tester strengthens applications considerably in California's competitive market.
Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in California?
Employers hiring quality assurance engineers in California right now include Fortinet, NVIDIA, and Gilead Sciences, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology, medical device, and defense contractors means QA openings are spread across both large publicly traded companies and mid-size regulated-industry firms headquartered in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego corridors.
Which California cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Irvine consistently post the most quality assurance engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of software and semiconductor employers, Los Angeles draws demand from aerospace, entertainment technology, and healthtech firms, and San Diego's strong medical device and defense presence keeps QA hiring active even outside the largest metro centers.
Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most engineering disciplines, because software QA work is largely screen-based and integrates smoothly into distributed development teams. About 39% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how normalized flexible arrangements have become in the tech sector. Test automation and functional testing roles tend to be the most remote-eligible, while hardware validation and regulated-industry QA roles usually require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate QA analyst or junior software tester roles at California's mid-size software companies, which regularly onboard candidates from adjacent roles like technical support, business analysis, or manual testing contract work. Large California employers such as Salesforce and Kaiser Permanente run structured early-career programs and internships that feed into full QA positions. Building a GitHub portfolio of automated test scripts using open-source tools and earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification significantly improves competitiveness without prior QA job titles.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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