Solutions Engineering Manager Jobs in California
Solutions Engineering Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and semiconductor technology across companies at every level from team lead to senior director. San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles are the largest hiring metros, home to anchor employers like Salesforce, Cisco, and Google that consistently maintain solutions engineering organizations. Pre-sales architecture, technical account management, and cloud solutions specializations see the most consistent demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Our team is seeking a passionate leader to manage a Solutions Engineering team for our internal marketing platform utilized across Services in the App Store, Music, TV, Fitness+ and more. In this role you will lead a team of solutions engineers that are responsible for the successful engagement and execution of sophisticated marketing journeys across a wide array of growth marketing and business needs. You will have experience hiring and leading the Solutions function which includes mapping complex marketing plans into engineering integrations in a cross-functional team environment.
Our team develops and maintains a platform that requires a Solutions leader to ensure successful utilization across Apple.
Responsibilities
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Partner with mobile developers and growth marketers to architect the integration of internal SDKs with our cloud platform to enable marketing strategies for execution. Your team should be KPI-driven to align your outcomes with the needs of our customers. Success should be measurable with concepts like time-to-value and time-to-launch.
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Partner with our platform engineering team to improve and provide feedback on APIs and SDKs. Understand any constraints and limitations of the platform to advise partners on successful implementations.
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Responsible for being the eyes and ears for our Platform Product team. You and your team will synthesize common friction points from our partners and advocate for platform features that eliminate the need for custom workarounds and ensure standards and best practices are followed throughout the company.
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Responsible for golden path architectures which includes writing technical guides, crafting presentations, hosting office-hours sessions and utilizing new AI-enabled workflows that enhance the on-boarding and successful adoption of our platform.
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Your team will manage and maintain sample applications that demonstrate how to use the platform in real-world scenarios.
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Our platform requires strong data and analytics skills to measure, learn and enhance the campaigns that it powers. This role will be an advocate for experimentation and helping teams adopt features that can increase the impact of our marketing efforts and international expansion.
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Motivate and set the team up for success by ensuring that roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated, the strategic vision for the function is defined and shared, and processes are established and followed.
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Privacy is a core value at Apple and we expect this role to help us innovate and follow best practices for protecting user privacy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum 5 years of experience as a manager.
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Data Science or Information Technology.
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Knowledge and practice in design and execution of marketing campaigns covering multiple touchpoints in both mobile apps, web and push notifications. Includes knowledge of A/B testing best practices that demonstrates understanding of event-level data and how it flows from a client SDK to cloud-based marketing triggers to ensure high-fidelity attribution.
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Mobile app development experience with iOS. Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of Swift and Xcode development practices.
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JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency is a must.
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Skilled in crafting presentations and conducting question-and-answer sessions with both technical and non-technical partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience with Braze, Klaviyo, Airship, OneSignal or similar marketing platform is strongly preferred.
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Android and/or web-based marketing technologies experience is preferred.
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Ability to write documentation and guides that are opinionated and suggest best ways to implement specific features.
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Strategic troubleshooting requires tact and skill at guiding partner engineers into the details and root-cause analysis that will create long-term solutions.
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Experience with App Tracking Transparency and SKAdNetwork.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $198,300 and $342,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Solutions Engineering Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NVIDIA12

- AECOM3

- Anthropic3

- Accellor2

- Adobe2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software35
- Science & Research9
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Law & Legal Services5
- Manufacturing5
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in solutions engineering manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Five or more years of solutions engineering or pre-sales technical experience
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team of solutions engineers
- Hands-on expertise with enterprise software platforms, cloud infrastructure, or SaaS products
- Strong track of translating complex technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales, product, and customer success teams
Solutions Engineering Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a solutions engineering manager in California?
Most solutions engineering managers in California move into the role after several years as an individual-contributor solutions engineer or sales engineer at a California-based technology company. There is no state-issued license required for this role. Employers typically expect a bachelor's degree in a technical field, internal promotion readiness, and demonstrated ability to coach a team. Completing a management certificate through a California community college or University of California extension program can strengthen a first-time manager candidacy.
How much do solutions engineering managers make in California?
Solutions engineering managers in California earn a median of about $210,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $137,900 for the lowest 10% to over $296,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire solutions engineering managers in California?
Employers hiring solutions engineering managers in California right now include NVIDIA, AECOM, and Anthropic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software headquarters and hyperscale cloud providers means openings appear across a wide range of company sizes, from Series B startups in San Francisco to publicly traded firms in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles.
Which California cities have the most solutions engineering manager jobs?
The cities with the most solutions engineering manager openings in California are San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Jose. The distribution reflects California's technology industry geography, with Silicon Valley and San Francisco anchoring the largest share of enterprise software and cloud companies, while Los Angeles draws openings from its growing base of media technology, fintech, and cybersecurity employers.
Are there remote solutions engineering manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields, because solutions engineering work is desk-based and conducted largely through video calls, demos, and digital collaboration tools. About 29% of solutions engineering manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how normalized distributed teams have become in California's technology sector. The parts of the role most suited to remote work are pipeline reviews, team coaching, and customer discovery calls.
How can I get hired as a solutions engineering manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a solutions engineering manager role from a senior individual-contributor position as a solutions engineer, sales engineer, or technical account manager at a California-based company. Large California technology employers like Salesforce, Cisco, and Oracle run associate solutions engineering programs and structured internal promotion tracks that are the primary pipeline for first-time managers. Building a portfolio of successful proof-of-concept projects and leading a team project informally within your current role strengthens a promotion case significantly.
Where can I find and apply to solutions engineering manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to solutions engineering manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across the state's major technology hubs. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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