Solutions Architect Jobs in California

Solutions Architect jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, financial technology, and defense contracting at every level from associate through principal and staff engineer. San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles are the heaviest hiring metros, home to anchor employers like Salesforce, Google, and Northrop Grumman that maintain large, stable solutions architecture teams. The most in-demand specialties are cloud architecture on AWS and Azure, enterprise integration, and security-focused solutions design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles625+
Top employerNVIDIA
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring61
Work type67% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Jabil
Principal Solutions Architect
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Jabil
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Principal Solutions Architect
Jabil
San Jose, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$144k - $260k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Unisys
Solutions Architect
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Unisys
New 8h ago
Solutions Architect
Unisys
Los Angeles, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Apple
Multi-Cloud Solutions Architect
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Apple
Added 3d ago
Multi-Cloud Solutions Architect
Apple
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$172k - $302k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Viasat
Ground Infrastructure Solutions Architect
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Added 3d ago
Ground Infrastructure Solutions Architect
Viasat
Carlsbad, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
$181k - $337k/yr
Hybrid
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Meta
Solutions Architect
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Meta
Added 3d ago
Solutions Architect
Meta
San Francisco, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$152k - $214k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Solutions Architect Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
195 jobs
Santa Clara
87 jobs
San Jose
63 jobs
Los Angeles
38 jobs
Sunnyvale
34 jobs
San Diego
19 jobs
Fremont
16 jobs
Irvine
16 jobs
Menlo Park
10 jobs

Solutions Architect Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA54
  • Google
    Google18
  • Adobe
    Adobe15
  • Amazon
    Amazon12
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software348
  • Electronics & Hardware74
  • Consulting & Professional Services35
  • Manufacturing25
  • Science & Research24

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related engineering field
  • Professional cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
  • Five or more years of hands-on experience designing and deploying enterprise-scale systems
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures
  • Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments, microservices, and API-driven integration patterns
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting architectural decisions to executive stakeholders

Solutions Architect Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a solutions architect in California?

Solutions architect is not a state-licensed profession in California, so there is no California board exam or registration required. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, followed by several years of hands-on technical experience in software development, network engineering, or systems administration. Earning a vendor-recognized certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect significantly strengthens a candidacy for California roles.

Which companies hire solutions architects in California?

Employers hiring solutions architects in California right now include NVIDIA, Google, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software companies, cloud platform headquarters, and large defense contractors means openings appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes.

Which California cities have the most solutions architect jobs?

San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Jose have the most solutions architect openings in California. The Bay Area dominates because it is headquarters to major cloud and enterprise software companies that maintain large architecture teams, while Los Angeles draws openings from the entertainment technology, aerospace, and financial services sectors that anchor its economy.

Are there remote solutions architect jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Solutions architects work primarily in meetings, documentation, and design tools rather than on physical infrastructure, which makes the role well suited to remote engagement. About 33% of solutions architect openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed these teams have become. Roles involving government or defense contracts are more likely to require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into solutions architecture from an adjacent technical role such as software engineer, cloud engineer, or network administrator. Large California technology employers and systems integrators often post associate or junior solutions architect titles that accept candidates with two or fewer years of experience. Building a public portfolio of architecture diagrams and earning an entry-level cloud certification like AWS Cloud Practitioner or Google Associate Cloud Engineer gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to California's competitive market.

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

You can find and apply to solutions architect jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly to each posting.

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