Salesforce Solution Architect Jobs in California

Salesforce Solution Architect jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare, and media across a seniority range from associate consultant through principal and managing architect. The largest hiring metros are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where companies such as Salesforce, Google, and Kaiser Permanente maintain significant Salesforce practices. The most in-demand specialties are Health Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, and multi-cloud integration architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16+
Top employerSalesforce
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
Salesforce Solution Architect
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Salesforce Solution Architect
Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
Sunnyvale, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
$163k - $287k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Accellor
Salesforce Solutions Architect
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Salesforce Solutions Architect
Accellor
Fremont, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$150k - $175k/yr
On-Site
None

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Aespatech LLC
Salesforce Solution Architect
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Aespatech LLC
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Salesforce Solution Architect
Aespatech LLC
San Francisco, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Business Analysis
On-Site
Associate's

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NTT DATA
Salesforce CPQ Solution Architect
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NTT DATA
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Salesforce CPQ Solution Architect
NTT DATA
Santa Clara, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Technical Program Management
Business Development
$123k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Salesforce
Specialist Solutions Architect
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Salesforce
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Specialist Solutions Architect
Salesforce
San Francisco, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$197k - $345k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Salesforce Solution Architect Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
9 jobs
Sunnyvale
2 jobs
Costa Mesa
1 jobs
Fremont
1 jobs
Newark
1 jobs
San Jose
1 jobs
Santa Clara
1 jobs

Salesforce Solution Architect Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Salesforce
    Salesforce7
  • Aaa Texas
    Aaa Texas1
  • Accellor
    Accellor1
  • Aespatech
    Aespatech1
  • Apple
    Apple1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Consulting & Professional Services1
  • Electronics & Hardware1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1
  • Hospitality & Tourism1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in salesforce solution architect jobs across California.

  • Salesforce Certified Application Architect or System Architect credential required
  • Five or more years of hands-on Salesforce implementation and configuration experience
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale solution design across Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
  • Strong proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce integration patterns
  • Experience translating complex business requirements into scalable technical architecture
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field

Salesforce Solution Architect Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a salesforce solution architect in California?

The clearest path is earning Salesforce's own certification stack, starting with Administrator and Platform Developer credentials and progressing to the Certified Application Architect or System Architect designation, which California employers treat as the benchmark for solution architect roles. California has no state-issued license specific to this role. Most hiring managers also expect several years of hands-on implementation experience, so working as a Salesforce administrator or developer at a California consultancy or enterprise first is the standard route.

How much do salesforce solution architects make in California?

Salesforce solution architects 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 salesforce solution architects in California?

Employers hiring salesforce solution architects in California right now include Salesforce, Aaa Texas, and Accellor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of Salesforce consulting partners and large enterprise accounts in technology, financial services, and healthcare makes it one of the most active states for ongoing architect demand.

Which California cities have the most salesforce solution architect jobs?

San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and Costa Mesa account for the most salesforce solution architect openings in California. San Francisco leads because Salesforce is headquartered there and many enterprise technology clients cluster nearby, while Los Angeles draws demand from media, entertainment, and financial services firms, and San Jose reflects the concentration of large tech companies and consulting partners throughout Silicon Valley.

Are there remote salesforce solution architect jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 38% of salesforce solution architect openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how naturally the work lends itself to distributed collaboration. Discovery workshops and stakeholder alignment calls occasionally require on-site presence, but architecture design, documentation, and build oversight are typically done remotely.

How can I get hired as a salesforce solution architect in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a Salesforce administrator or junior developer role first, then building toward the architect track. Large California-based consultancies such as those in the Salesforce partner ecosystem often hire associate consultants or junior implementation specialists who complete Trailhead certifications on the job. Earning the Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I credentials before applying gives candidates a concrete edge and signals readiness for the implementation work that leads to solution design responsibility.

Where can I find and apply to salesforce solution architect jobs in California?

You can find and apply to salesforce solution architect jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.

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