Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in California

Technical Sales Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in semiconductor, enterprise software, industrial automation, and clean energy sectors, with openings at every level from associate technical sales engineer through principal and director. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where companies like Cisco, Broadcom, and Salesforce maintain large California footprints. The most in-demand specializations are cloud infrastructure, power electronics, and industrial IoT solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles224+
Top employerNVIDIA
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring32
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
Sr. Technical Sales Engineer
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Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
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Sr. Technical Sales Engineer
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
San Jose, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Inside Sales
$120k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Molex
Technical Sales Engineer
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Molex
Added 3w ago
Technical Sales Engineer
Molex
Fremont, California
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Technical Program Management
Customer Support
$150k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Avnet
Technical Sales Engineer
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Avnet
Added 3w ago
Technical Sales Engineer
Avnet
San Jose, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
Business Development
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Henkel
Technical Sales Engineer
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Technical Sales Engineer
Henkel
Santa Clara, California
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Technical Program Management
Business Development
$145k - $155k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Nextracker Inc.
Sr Technical Sales Engineer
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Nextracker Inc.
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Sr Technical Sales Engineer
Nextracker Inc.
Fremont, California
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Revenue Operations & Enablement
$150k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Technical Sales Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
82 jobs
Los Angeles
20 jobs
San Jose
20 jobs
Santa Clara
20 jobs
Sunnyvale
12 jobs
Fremont
8 jobs
Menlo Park
5 jobs
Palo Alto
5 jobs
San Mateo
5 jobs

Technical Sales Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA9
  • Google
    Google8
  • World Wide Technology
    World Wide Technology8
  • Amazon
    Amazon6
  • Mintlify
    Mintlify6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software122
  • Electronics & Hardware34
  • Manufacturing16
  • Energy10
  • Science & Research9

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated ability to present complex technical solutions to engineering and executive audiences
  • Hands-on experience with product demos, proof-of-concept builds, or lab evaluations
  • Proficiency with CRM tools and sales pipeline management in a technical sales context
  • Knowledge of at least one California-dominant vertical such as semiconductor, SaaS, or clean energy
  • Willingness to travel within California territory and occasionally nationally for customer engagements

Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical sales engineer in California?

Most technical sales engineers in California start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Unlike nursing or contracting, the role carries no California state license requirement. Employers typically want candidates who can demonstrate technical depth through project work, internships, or a prior engineering role, and many Bay Area and San Diego companies recruit directly from UC and Cal State engineering programs.

How much do technical sales engineers make in California?

Technical sales engineers in California earn a median of about $139,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,850 for the lowest 10% to over $213,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical sales engineers in California?

Employers hiring technical sales engineers in California right now include NVIDIA, Google, and World Wide Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of semiconductor, enterprise software, and industrial automation companies means hiring is consistent across both established technology giants and growth-stage hardware and SaaS firms headquartered in the state.

Which California cities have the most technical sales engineer jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most technical sales engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because it is home to the largest concentration of semiconductor, cloud, and enterprise software headquarters in the country, while San Diego's defense electronics and life sciences sectors and Los Angeles's aerospace and industrial automation base drive steady demand in those metros.

Are there remote technical sales engineer jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles because technical sales engineers often need to run on-site demos, visit customer labs, or support proof-of-concept installations in person. About 37% of technical sales engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the remote share is highest for software and SaaS-focused roles where product evaluations happen entirely in cloud environments.

How can I get hired as a technical sales engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from an applications engineering, field support, or systems engineering role at a California hardware or software company. Large Bay Area employers like Cisco and Broadcom, and San Diego semiconductor firms, regularly bring on associate sales engineers directly from new-grad engineering pools. Building a portfolio of technical presentations, completing vendor-specific certifications in areas like cloud architecture or power systems, and targeting inside technical sales roles as a stepping stone all accelerate the transition.

Where can I find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across sectors including semiconductor, enterprise software, industrial automation, and clean energy. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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