Systems Development Engineer Jobs in California
Systems Development Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and automation tooling across the technology, defense, and enterprise software sectors, with openings at every level from early-career to principal engineer. The Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles account for the largest share of hiring, with employers like Google, Amazon, and Northrop Grumman maintaining deep and ongoing demand for systems development engineers in the state. The most in-demand specialties are cloud platform engineering, CI/CD pipeline development, and large-scale infrastructure automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people, “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
There is currently one (1) vacancy for a Senior Drupal & Full-Stack Systems Engineer (County classification: Senior Systems Engineer), in the Information Services and Technology (IST) department).
IST seeks an experienced Senior Drupal & Full-Stack Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical engineer for the County’s Drupal web platform, including MarinCounty.gov and other County public-facing websites. This position independently designs, develops, maintains, enhances, and troubleshoots complex Drupal solutions while ensuring security, accessibility, performance, reliability, and adherence to industry’s best practices.
As a senior technical resource within the Online Solutions Team (OST), the position will lead Drupal development and platform improvements, support the continued development of new County websites and digital services, and provide technical direction as Drupal technologies and web standards evolve. The position will also contribute to broader public-facing web technologies, including website search, crawling and indexing, search optimization, APIs, and emerging chatbot and conversational technologies.
Working collaboratively with County departments, project teams, vendors, and other technical staff, the Senior Drupal Engineer will translate business and service needs into scalable, maintainable solutions that improve how the public accesses County information and services. This is an opportunity to play a key role in advancing the County’s digital presence and shaping the future of its public-facing web platform.Hybrid schedule:
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate is an accomplished Drupal engineer with substantial experience in designing, developing, supporting, and evolving complex, public-facing Drupal websites. They possess deep knowledge of Drupal architecture and development practices and are capable of independently serving as the primary technical resource responsible for a large and highly visible web platform.
Beyond the Drupal expertise, the successful candidate demonstrates strong expertise in modern web development, system integrations, APIs, security, accessibility, performance, and application troubleshooting. They can assess evolving software development technologies and industry practices, recommend sound technical strategies, and implement solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and maintainable over time.
Complementing their full-stack development expertise, the ideal candidate has knowledge or experience with web search technologies, including crawling, indexing, metadata, search relevance, and information retrieval, as well as an interest in emerging public-facing technologies such as chatbots and conversational AI. They are comfortable evaluating new technologies and determining how they can responsibly and effectively improve access to County information and digital services.
Equally important, the ideal candidate is also a collaborative and service-oriented technical leader who communicates complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, works effectively with business partners and vendors, manages competing priorities, and takes ownership of complex technical challenges. They demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering secure, accessible, reliable, and user-centered digital services for the Marin County community.QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Application analysis, design, programming, testing, and debugging.
- Database design and data access.
- OnBase Document Management System.
- Networking Principles.
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility.
- Information Security Principles.
- Principles of customer support and service.
- Principles and practices of technical problem solving.
- Relational database theory and design.
- Testing standards and procedures.
- Principles and practices of project management, work planning, and status reporting.
- Business processes, operating practices, and the organizational structure of a public-sector agency.
Ability to:
- Analyze and resolve problems in applications, and software and hardware integration.
- Apply technology to provide business solutions.
- Create, modify, test, and implement applications using programming languages, database services, middleware services, web services and office automation services.
- Work effectively with clients, peers, and support teams to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Design systems that meet defined requirements, and document system designs for development, implementation, testing and client use.
- Research potential solutions and make recommendations for implementation.
- Develop solutions and recommend technology to provide target business outcomes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Examples include:
- Twelve (12) semester units of coursework from an accredited program and in a discipline relevant to the assignment is equivalent to a full year of related professional experience.
- A completed certification program relevant to the assignment and knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
- A training program with evidence of completion providing the knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
- An internship and/or apprenticeship providing the required knowledge and abilities of the role.
- Relevant professional experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
LiveScan:
Candidates selected may be subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Colleen Beck at colleen.beck@marincounty.gov.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people, “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
ABOUT THE POSITION
There is currently one (1) vacancy for a Senior Drupal & Full-Stack Systems Engineer (County classification: Senior Systems Engineer), in the Information Services and Technology (IST) department).
IST seeks an experienced Senior Drupal & Full-Stack Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical engineer for the County’s Drupal web platform, including MarinCounty.gov and other County public-facing websites. This position independently designs, develops, maintains, enhances, and troubleshoots complex Drupal solutions while ensuring security, accessibility, performance, reliability, and adherence to industry’s best practices.
As a senior technical resource within the Online Solutions Team (OST), the position will lead Drupal development and platform improvements, support the continued development of new County websites and digital services, and provide technical direction as Drupal technologies and web standards evolve. The position will also contribute to broader public-facing web technologies, including website search, crawling and indexing, search optimization, APIs, and emerging chatbot and conversational technologies.
Working collaboratively with County departments, project teams, vendors, and other technical staff, the Senior Drupal Engineer will translate business and service needs into scalable, maintainable solutions that improve how the public accesses County information and services. This is an opportunity to play a key role in advancing the County’s digital presence and shaping the future of its public-facing web platform.Hybrid schedule:
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate is an accomplished Drupal engineer with substantial experience in designing, developing, supporting, and evolving complex, public-facing Drupal websites. They possess deep knowledge of Drupal architecture and development practices and are capable of independently serving as the primary technical resource responsible for a large and highly visible web platform.
Beyond the Drupal expertise, the successful candidate demonstrates strong expertise in modern web development, system integrations, APIs, security, accessibility, performance, and application troubleshooting. They can assess evolving software development technologies and industry practices, recommend sound technical strategies, and implement solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and maintainable over time.
Complementing their full-stack development expertise, the ideal candidate has knowledge or experience with web search technologies, including crawling, indexing, metadata, search relevance, and information retrieval, as well as an interest in emerging public-facing technologies such as chatbots and conversational AI. They are comfortable evaluating new technologies and determining how they can responsibly and effectively improve access to County information and digital services.
Equally important, the ideal candidate is also a collaborative and service-oriented technical leader who communicates complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, works effectively with business partners and vendors, manages competing priorities, and takes ownership of complex technical challenges. They demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering secure, accessible, reliable, and user-centered digital services for the Marin County community.QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Application analysis, design, programming, testing, and debugging.
- Database design and data access.
- OnBase Document Management System.
- Networking Principles.
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility.
- Information Security Principles.
- Principles of customer support and service.
- Principles and practices of technical problem solving.
- Relational database theory and design.
- Testing standards and procedures.
- Principles and practices of project management, work planning, and status reporting.
- Business processes, operating practices, and the organizational structure of a public-sector agency.
Ability to:
- Analyze and resolve problems in applications, and software and hardware integration.
- Apply technology to provide business solutions.
- Create, modify, test, and implement applications using programming languages, database services, middleware services, web services and office automation services.
- Work effectively with clients, peers, and support teams to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Design systems that meet defined requirements, and document system designs for development, implementation, testing and client use.
- Research potential solutions and make recommendations for implementation.
- Develop solutions and recommend technology to provide target business outcomes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Examples include:
- Twelve (12) semester units of coursework from an accredited program and in a discipline relevant to the assignment is equivalent to a full year of related professional experience.
- A completed certification program relevant to the assignment and knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
- A training program with evidence of completion providing the knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
- An internship and/or apprenticeship providing the required knowledge and abilities of the role.
- Relevant professional experience demonstrating knowledge and abilities necessary of the role.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
LiveScan:
Candidates selected may be subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Colleen Beck at colleen.beck@marincounty.gov.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
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- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems development engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one systems-level language such as Python, Java, or C++
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems
- Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of Linux or Unix operating environments and scripting
Systems Development Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems development engineer in California?
The standard path into systems development engineering in California starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline. California does not require a state-issued license or registration for this role. Most employers expect hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and scripting languages, which candidates typically build through internships, university project work, or open-source contributions before their first full-time hire.
How much do systems development engineers make in California?
Systems development engineers 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 systems development engineers in California?
Employers hiring systems development engineers in California right now include Amazon Web Services, Zero Impact Solutions, and AMD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's dense concentration of technology headquarters, defense contractors, and enterprise software firms means that hiring for this role is distributed across multiple industries rather than a single dominant sector.
Which California cities have the most systems development engineer jobs?
Santa Clara, Cupertino, and Los Angeles have the most systems development engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its unmatched concentration of cloud and infrastructure-focused technology companies, while San Diego's defense and cybersecurity industry drives demand in the south, and Los Angeles draws hiring through its growing enterprise software and entertainment technology base.
Are there remote systems development engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 44% of systems development engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that infrastructure automation and platform work can often be done entirely from a distance. The most fully remote roles tend to be in CI/CD tooling, cloud operations, and internal developer platform teams where output is measured by deployments and uptime rather than physical presence.
How can I get hired as a systems development engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a university new-graduate program at a large California technology employer, where structured rotations or associate SDE roles are designed for candidates without professional experience. Companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon run formal university hiring programs in California that accept candidates whose strongest asset is a technical degree and a demonstrable personal or academic project portfolio. Candidates who can show working code, a deployed side project, or contributions to open-source infrastructure tools consistently stand out over those who rely on coursework alone.
Where can I find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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