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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Job Summary:
This role requires a seasoned Scrum Master to guide agile teams delivering SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile setup for a major utility company's digital transformation. You will be instrumental in modernizing core ERP systems across finance, supply chain, asset management, and HR functions. The position involves facilitating agile ceremonies and bridging the gap between agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coach agile teams in SAP S/4HANA development.
- Facilitate Scrum events and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage dependencies and risks across various SAP workstreams.
- Coordinate backlog refinement and sprint planning activities.
- Contribute to scaled agile ceremonies and program increment planning.
Must-Have Skills:
- Proven Scrum Master experience with large ERP programs.
- Expertise in facilitating agile ceremonies and team dynamics.
- Strong understanding of hybrid agile governance.
- Experience in large-scale ERP implementations, particularly with SAP S/4HANA and related data management, is essential for this role.
Primary Skills:
- Agile Coaching (advanced)
- Jira (advanced)
- SAP S/4HANA (advanced)
- Data Cleansing (intermediate)
- ERP Implementations (advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Duration: 9+ Months
Location: Oakland, CA - 94612 ( - Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)
Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
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Job Summary:
This role requires a seasoned Scrum Master to guide agile teams delivering SAP S/4HANA in a hybrid scaled Agile setup for a major utility company's digital transformation. You will be instrumental in modernizing core ERP systems across finance, supply chain, asset management, and HR functions. The position involves facilitating agile ceremonies and bridging the gap between agile team delivery and traditional PMO structures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coach agile teams in SAP S/4HANA development.
- Facilitate Scrum events and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage dependencies and risks across various SAP workstreams.
- Coordinate backlog refinement and sprint planning activities.
- Contribute to scaled agile ceremonies and program increment planning.
Must-Have Skills:
- Proven Scrum Master experience with large ERP programs.
- Expertise in facilitating agile ceremonies and team dynamics.
- Strong understanding of hybrid agile governance.
- Experience in large-scale ERP implementations, particularly with SAP S/4HANA and related data management, is essential for this role.
Primary Skills:
- Agile Coaching (advanced)
- Jira (advanced)
- SAP S/4HANA (advanced)
- Data Cleansing (intermediate)
- ERP Implementations (advanced)
Contract Type: W2
Duration: 9+ Months
Location: Oakland, CA - 94612 ( - Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)
Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing
As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Scrum Master Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Esri2
- Origence2
- Akraya1
- Environmental Systems Research Institute1
- LTIMindtree1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software8
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
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 Esri, Origence, and Akraya, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?
Redlands, Campbell, and Irvine 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 11% of scrum master openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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