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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Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- The Salesforce Architect will lead Functional/technical requirements sessions, architect & document technical solutions, and develop on the Salesforce.com platforms.
- Acts as a liaison between the Business teams and internal development staff and is responsible for leading the development staff during all phases of the project's lifecycle.
- Design & develop interfaces with Salesforce.com.
- Translate business requirements into well designed solutions that best leverage the platforms.
- Provide detailed estimates of the level of effort associated to implement the project from business requirements gathering through deployment.
- Lead technical design sessions, designing and documenting technical solutions that are aligned with the business objectives.
- Provide sophisticated solutions within Salesforce.com.
- Capable of understanding Apex Classes and Triggers, Custom Visualforce pages, Salesforce APIs, Salesforce to Salesforce connector and configurations.
- Lead the technical delivery of Salesforce.com implementations including development of custom solutions and integrations, managing technical scope and business expectations.
- Providing hands on expert level assistance to developers for technical issues; and designing and managing the execution of test plans and ensuring a quality solution is delivered.
- Demonstrate technical thought leadership.
- Be comfortable with modern SDLC best practices including iterative and incremental development, delivering working software frequently with attention to technical excellence.
- Be a credible subject matter expert in sales and marketing related business processes.
- Coach and mentor junior consultants.
- Be familiar with Advanced Apex programming concepts including core design patterns, limits and bulk patterns, efficient and reliable trigger handling, asynchronous operations and effective unit testing.
Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment either on a team or as an individual contributor.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science or related field.
- Proven ability to design and optimize business processes and to integrate business processes across disparate systems.
- Experience developing custom applications on the Salesforce.com platform.
- Experience with Salesforce Admin functionalities.
- Excellent client-facing written, presentation and verbal communications skills.
- Exposure to LWC, VisualForce, Apex Classes/Controllers, Apex Triggers and Salesforce development and advanced customization experience.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Functional Lead or Consulting experience preferred.
- Salesforce Certifications of Admin, AppBuilders, Sales & Service Cloud Consultant is preferred.
- Experience in Healthcare or Medtech domain with related compliance expertise is an added advantage.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
Base Compensation Range Region 1: $191,200 USD - $286,800 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $162,500 USD - $243,800 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Job Type: Not Remote
Department: Information Technology & Systems
Job ID: JOB215732
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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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