Senior Salesforce Developer Jobs in California

Senior Salesforce Developer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare, and media companies at every level from mid-level practitioner through staff and principal engineer. Most hiring is centered in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where anchor employers like Salesforce, Oracle, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large California footprints. The most in-demand specialties are Commerce Cloud implementation, Apex and LWC development, and CPQ configuration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5+
Top employerBarracuda Networks
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring4
Work type40% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Barracuda Networks
Senior Salesforce Developer
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Barracuda Networks
Added 4d ago
Senior Salesforce Developer
Barracuda Networks
Campbell, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$188k/yr
Hybrid
Master's
1,001-5,000

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First American
Senior Salesforce Developer
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First American
Added 1mo ago
Senior Salesforce Developer
First American
Santa Ana, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Salesforce
Senior Salesforce Developer
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Salesforce
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Senior Salesforce Developer
Salesforce
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$149k - $224k/yr
On-Site
None

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Checkr
Senior Salesforce Developer
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Checkr
Added 1mo ago
Senior Salesforce Developer
Checkr
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
DevOps
$143k - $168k/yr
Hybrid
None
1,001-5,000

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Sikich
Salesforce Senior Developer
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Sikich
Added 2w ago
Salesforce Senior Developer
Sikich
Sacramento, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Senior Salesforce Developer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
2 jobs
Campbell
1 jobs
Sacramento
1 jobs
Santa Ana
1 jobs

Senior Salesforce Developer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Barracuda Networks
    Barracuda Networks1
  • Checkr
    Checkr1
  • First American
    First American1
  • Salesforce
    Salesforce1
  • Sikich
    Sikich1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software2
  • Accounting & Auditing1
  • Construction & Real Estate1
  • Electronics & Hardware1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior salesforce developer jobs across California.

  • Salesforce Platform Developer I or II certification required or strongly preferred
  • Five or more years of hands-on Salesforce development experience including Apex and LWC
  • Proven experience designing and deploying Salesforce solutions in enterprise environments
  • Strong command of Salesforce integration patterns, REST APIs, and middleware platforms
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum delivery frameworks in cross-functional California teams
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field

Senior Salesforce Developer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior salesforce developer in California?

There is no state-issued California license for this role, so the path runs through certifications and experience. Most California employers expect at least one active Salesforce credential, typically Platform Developer I as a floor and Platform Developer II for senior roles. Candidates build toward senior level by accumulating hands-on project experience, often starting in admin or junior developer roles at California technology, healthcare, or financial services companies before moving into architecture-level work.

How much do senior salesforce developers make in California?

Senior 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 senior salesforce developers in California?

Employers hiring senior salesforce developers in California right now include Barracuda Networks, Checkr, and First American, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of enterprise technology headquarters and large healthcare systems means demand is consistent across both pure-tech employers and heavily regulated industries that run Salesforce-based operations at scale.

Which California cities have the most senior salesforce developer jobs?

San Francisco, Campbell, and Sacramento account for the most senior salesforce developer openings in California. San Francisco leads because Salesforce itself is headquartered there and the broader Bay Area is dense with enterprise technology firms, while Los Angeles and San Diego draw demand from media conglomerates, biotech companies, and large regional health systems that rely on Salesforce for customer and patient operations.

Are there remote senior salesforce developer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of senior salesforce developer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how thoroughly this work is delivered through cloud tooling and distributed agile teams. Implementation, configuration, and architecture work in particular tends to be the most remote-compatible, though enterprise clients sometimes require on-site presence for discovery and go-live phases.

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

The most realistic entry path is earning Salesforce Administrator and Platform Developer I certifications and applying to associate developer or Salesforce admin roles at California technology companies, large health systems like Kaiser Permanente or Dignity Health, or Salesforce consulting partners with California practices. Many larger California employers run rotational or associate programs that move credentialed candidates into development tracks. Lateral moves from business analyst or CRM admin roles are also a common bridge into the developer path.

Where can I find and apply to senior salesforce developer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior salesforce developer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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