Scrum Master Jobs in California

Scrum Master jobs in California sit at the center of one of the most active agile job markets in the country, with strong demand in technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and defense contracting and openings at every level from associate scrum master through principal and program-level roles. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and Northrop Grumman maintain large, stable agile organizations. Scaled agile delivery, SAFe implementation, and DevOps coaching are the specialties California employers call out most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerNTT DATA
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring10
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Booz Allen Hamilton
Scrum Master
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Scrum Master
Booz Allen Hamilton
El Segundo, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$87k - $198k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Skechers
Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach
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Added 6d ago
Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach
Skechers
Manhattan Beach, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$165k - $200k/yr
Professional Scrum Master I
10,000+

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WelbeHealth
Principal Scrum Master
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Principal Scrum Master
WelbeHealth
Los Angeles, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
$145k.16 - $192k.88/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
501-1,000

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NTT DATA
ITSM Scrum Master
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NTT DATA
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ITSM Scrum Master
NTT DATA
San Diego, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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NTT DATA
Scrum Master and Preproduction Support Engineer (FTE / Hybrid)
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NTT DATA
Added 2w ago
Scrum Master and Preproduction Support Engineer (FTE / Hybrid)
NTT DATA
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$84k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Scrum Master Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
2 jobs
El Segundo
2 jobs
Oakland
1 job
Berkeley
1 job
Irwindale
1 job
Santa Ana
1 job
Los Angeles
1 job
San Francisco
1 job
Manhattan Beach
1 job

Scrum Master Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

NTT DATA
NTT DATA2 open roles
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton2 open roles
Skechers
Skechers1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in scrum master jobs across California.

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master credential from Scrum Alliance or Scaled Agile
  • Two or more years facilitating sprints and Scrum ceremonies for software delivery teams
  • Experience supporting distributed or hybrid agile teams across multiple time zones
  • Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps for backlog and sprint management
  • Ability to coach product owners and development teams on agile principles and continuous improvement
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, engineering, or a related technical field

Scrum Master Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a scrum master in California?

California does not issue a state license for scrum masters, so the hiring path runs through industry certification rather than a government board. Most California employers expect at minimum a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance or an equivalent credential like PMI-ACP. A bachelor's degree in a technical or business field strengthens your candidacy significantly. Candidates who add SAFe certification position themselves well for the large enterprise and government contractors concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California.

How much do scrum masters make in California?

Scrum masters in California earn a median of about $134,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $222,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire scrum masters in California?

Employers hiring scrum masters in California right now include NTT DATA, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Skechers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology firms, large health systems, and aerospace and defense contractors means scrum master demand is broad and not limited to any single industry sector.

Which California cities have the most scrum master jobs?

San Diego, El Segundo, and Oakland are the California cities with the most scrum master openings. The Bay Area leads because of its density of enterprise software companies and technology headquarters, while Los Angeles draws volume from media technology, fintech, and healthcare IT, and San Diego's openings are shaped by its strong defense contracting and biotech sectors.

Are there remote scrum master jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Scrum master work is inherently coordination and facilitation-focused, which translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 67% of scrum master openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly California technology and financial services employers have adopted flexible work models. Sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, and stakeholder communication are the parts of the role most commonly handled fully remote.

How can I get hired as a scrum master in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to move laterally from a project coordinator, business analyst, or QA engineer role into a junior or associate scrum master position. Large California health systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, along with Bay Area technology firms, regularly post associate agile coach and scrum master apprentice titles that are designed for candidates transitioning from adjacent roles. Earning your CSM before applying and building a portfolio of sprint artifacts or retrospective outputs gives hiring managers a concrete signal of readiness when your resume shows limited direct scrum master experience.

Where can I find and apply to scrum master jobs in California?

You can find and apply to scrum master jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from each listing.

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