Salesforce Developer Jobs in California
Salesforce Developer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare, and media companies that run large Salesforce orgs, with openings at every level from junior developers and admins-turned-developers through principal architects. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego account for the heaviest share of postings, and employers such as Salesforce itself, Kaiser Permanente, and Wells Fargo maintain ongoing hiring for this role across the state. Commerce Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Apex and LWC development are the specialties California employers request most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Robert Half, one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is hiring for a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer (Contract Talent) to join the Marketing department.
We are seeking an experienced professional with 6-8 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing marketing automation solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across Salesforce Marketing Cloud modules, strong technical development skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, data-driven marketing solutions.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, implement, and support end-to-end Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions.
- Build and manage customer journeys, email campaigns, audience segmentation, and automation processes.
- Develop responsive email templates and landing pages using HTML, CSS, AMPscript, and SSJS (Server-Side JavaScript).
- Create and optimize SQL queries for audience creation, data management, reporting, and campaign execution.
- Integrate Salesforce Marketing Cloud with enterprise platforms using APIs and data connectors.
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Configure and manage Marketing Cloud modules including:
- Email Studio
- Journey Builder
- Automation Studio
- Mobile Studio
- Contact Builder
- Advertising Studio
- CloudPages
- Intelligence Reports and Analytics
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
- Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis for campaign and data issues.
- Ensure solutions follow Salesforce best practices, security standards, and governance policies.
- QA every send across devices and clients and own rendering, deliverability, hygiene, and send-time troubleshooting.
- Build reusable templates, code libraries, and documentation that speed up production and reduce errors. Partner with analytics to instrument tracking and support A/B and multivariate testing
What You'll Need
- 6-8 years of experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud implementation and development.
- Strong expertise across Salesforce Marketing Cloud modules and capabilities.
- Expert-level proficiency in:
- HTML/CSS
- Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS)
- AMPscript
- SQL
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud APIs (REST and SOAP).
- Strong understanding of customer journeys, segmentation, personalization, and marketing automation best practices.
- Experience with version control, deployment processes, and environment management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant and/or Developer certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Quality Assurance (QA) and testing experience is a strong advantage.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud integrations.
- Familiarity with marketing analytics and reporting platforms.
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
This role is ideal for a highly technical Marketing Cloud professional who can bridge business requirements and technical implementation while delivering scalable, high-quality customer engagement solutions.
The typical hourly pay rate for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location.
$52.40 - $79.33Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Our recruiters use their expertise and may utilize AI to help with their evaluation of candidates.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Who We Are
Robert Half, one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is hiring for a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer (Contract Talent) to join the Marketing department.
We are seeking an experienced professional with 6-8 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing marketing automation solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across Salesforce Marketing Cloud modules, strong technical development skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, data-driven marketing solutions.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, implement, and support end-to-end Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions.
- Build and manage customer journeys, email campaigns, audience segmentation, and automation processes.
- Develop responsive email templates and landing pages using HTML, CSS, AMPscript, and SSJS (Server-Side JavaScript).
- Create and optimize SQL queries for audience creation, data management, reporting, and campaign execution.
- Integrate Salesforce Marketing Cloud with enterprise platforms using APIs and data connectors.
-
Configure and manage Marketing Cloud modules including:
- Email Studio
- Journey Builder
- Automation Studio
- Mobile Studio
- Contact Builder
- Advertising Studio
- CloudPages
- Intelligence Reports and Analytics
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
- Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis for campaign and data issues.
- Ensure solutions follow Salesforce best practices, security standards, and governance policies.
- QA every send across devices and clients and own rendering, deliverability, hygiene, and send-time troubleshooting.
- Build reusable templates, code libraries, and documentation that speed up production and reduce errors. Partner with analytics to instrument tracking and support A/B and multivariate testing
What You'll Need
- 6-8 years of experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud implementation and development.
- Strong expertise across Salesforce Marketing Cloud modules and capabilities.
- Expert-level proficiency in:
- HTML/CSS
- Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS)
- AMPscript
- SQL
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud APIs (REST and SOAP).
- Strong understanding of customer journeys, segmentation, personalization, and marketing automation best practices.
- Experience with version control, deployment processes, and environment management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant and/or Developer certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Quality Assurance (QA) and testing experience is a strong advantage.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud integrations.
- Familiarity with marketing analytics and reporting platforms.
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
This role is ideal for a highly technical Marketing Cloud professional who can bridge business requirements and technical implementation while delivering scalable, high-quality customer engagement solutions.
The typical hourly pay rate for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location.
$52.40 - $79.33Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Our recruiters use their expertise and may utilize AI to help with their evaluation of candidates.
Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in salesforce developer jobs across California.
- Salesforce Platform Developer I or II certification required or strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience building with Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Visualforce
- Proficiency in Salesforce declarative tools including Flow, Process Builder, and Validation Rules
- Experience integrating Salesforce with external systems via REST or SOAP APIs
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with Agile development practices and version control tools such as Git
Salesforce Developer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a salesforce developer in California?
There is no California state license required to work as a salesforce developer, so the path runs through Salesforce's own credential program. Most California employers expect at least a Platform Developer I certification, which you earn by passing Salesforce's proctored exam after completing Trailhead training modules. A degree in computer science or information systems strengthens your application, and hands-on experience with Apex and Lightning Web Components is consistently required before most California employers will consider a candidate.
How much do salesforce developers make in California?
Salesforce developers in California earn a median of about $174,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,060 for the lowest 10% to over $272,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire salesforce developers in California?
Employers hiring salesforce developers in California right now include Qcells, Anduril, and Grazitti Interactive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology headquarters, large healthcare systems, and financial institutions means demand is consistent across multiple industries rather than tied to a single sector.
Which California cities have the most salesforce developer jobs?
San Francisco, Irvine, and Los Angeles have the most salesforce developer openings in California. San Francisco leads because Salesforce is headquartered there and a dense cluster of enterprise software and fintech companies operates in the Bay Area, while Los Angeles reflects demand from media, entertainment, and healthcare organizations, and San Diego draws from its biotech and defense contractor base.
Are there remote salesforce developer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 54% of salesforce developer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects the role's nature as a desk-based, cloud-platform job with no physical site requirement. Configuration, development, and integration work are the functions most frequently offered fully remote, while roles involving close collaboration with internal stakeholders tend to require at least part-time on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a salesforce developer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is earning a Salesforce Platform Developer I certification through Trailhead and building two or three complete projects to demonstrate your skills. California's large healthcare systems and public-sector agencies often post junior administrator or junior developer roles that serve as entry points. Candidates who come from adjacent roles such as Salesforce administrator, business analyst, or IT support have a clear transition path, and completing Salesforce's free Trailhead Go program or a workforce development bootcamp recognized by California community colleges can substitute for a four-year degree at many mid-size employers.
Where can I find and apply to salesforce developer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to salesforce developer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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