Sales Engineer Jobs in California

Sales Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from enterprise software, semiconductors, clean energy, and industrial automation sectors at levels from associate to principal. The highest concentrations of openings are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Salesforce, Cisco, and Siemens have deep California footprints and hire sales engineers continuously. The most in-demand specialties are cloud infrastructure solutions, SaaS platforms, and manufacturing automation systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles355+
Top employerBKF Engineers
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring53
Work type62% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.
Outside Sales Engineer
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Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.
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Outside Sales Engineer
Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.
Fremont, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
Business Development
Customer Service
$100k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Black Duck Software
Lead Sales Engineer
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Black Duck Software
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Lead Sales Engineer
Black Duck Software
Mountain View, California
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Business Development
$141k - $212k/yr
On-Site
None

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Cribl
Sales Engineer
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Cribl
Added 1w ago
Sales Engineer
Cribl
San Francisco, California
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Inside Sales
Business Development
$130k - $190k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Honeywell
Sr. Applications/Systems Sales Engineer
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Honeywell
Added 1w ago
Sr. Applications/Systems Sales Engineer
Honeywell
Sacramento, California
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Customer Service & Support
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Customer Support
$115k - $144k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Ahead
Senior Pre-Sales Engineer
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Ahead
Added 1w ago
Senior Pre-Sales Engineer
Ahead
San Francisco, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Network Engineering
$225k - $300k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Sales Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
118 jobs
Los Angeles
31 jobs
San Jose
31 jobs
Santa Clara
27 jobs
Sunnyvale
15 jobs
Fremont
13 jobs
San Diego
11 jobs
Menlo Park
7 jobs
Sacramento
6 jobs

Sales Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers12
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA12
  • Google
    Google9
  • Amazon
    Amazon8
  • Box
    Box8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software185
  • Electronics & Hardware43
  • Consulting & Professional Services29
  • Manufacturing29
  • Energy11

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical products to non-technical buyers
  • Experience conducting product demonstrations, proofs of concept, or technical evaluations
  • Familiarity with CRM tools and enterprise sales processes in a B2B environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing presentations and proposals
  • Ability to collaborate with field sales representatives and internal engineering teams

Sales Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales engineer in California?

Most sales engineers in California start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field, which is the foundation most California employers require. California does not have a state-issued license specific to sales engineering, so the hiring path centers on combining technical education with customer-facing experience. Candidates often move into the role from software development, systems engineering, or technical support positions at California technology or manufacturing companies.

How much do sales engineers make in California?

Sales engineers in California earn a median of about $139,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,850 for the lowest 10% to over $213,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales engineers in California?

Employers hiring sales engineers in California right now include BKF Engineers, NVIDIA, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software, semiconductor, and clean energy companies means hiring is consistent across both large multinationals and well-funded growth-stage firms headquartered throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most sales engineer jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most sales engineer openings in California. The Bay Area dominates because of its density of enterprise software and hardware companies, while Los Angeles draws openings from aerospace, media technology, and industrial automation employers, and San Diego's strong defense and biotech sectors generate steady demand for solutions-oriented technical sales talent.

Are there remote sales engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most technical roles, because sales engineers frequently work with distributed enterprise accounts that don't require daily on-site presence. About 38% of sales engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how common virtual product demonstrations and digital sales cycles have become. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions.

How can I get hired as a sales engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a technical support, solutions consultant, or junior software engineer role at a California technology company, where you already interact with customers around product problems. Large California employers like Cisco and Salesforce run associate solutions engineer or technical sales development programs designed for recent graduates. Building hands-on product knowledge and completing vendor certifications relevant to your target segment, such as cloud platform credentials, gives candidates a clear edge in California hiring processes.

Where can I find and apply to sales engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to sales engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from California employers across industries. Find roles that match your technical background and target market, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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