Technical Solutions Architect Jobs in California

Technical Solutions Architect jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and semiconductor sectors with demand from entry-level associate architects through principal and staff-level roles. The heaviest hiring activity sits in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Cisco, Oracle, and Salesforce maintain major California operations and consistently bring on solutions architects across product lines. Pre-sales architecture, cloud migration, and AI platform integration are the specialties drawing the most attention from California hiring teams right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles475+
Top employerNVIDIA
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring53
Work type68% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Micron Technology
Technical Solutions Sales Architect
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Technical Solutions Sales Architect
Micron Technology
San Jose, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Sales
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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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
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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
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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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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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Technical Solutions Architect Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
146 jobs
Santa Clara
65 jobs
San Jose
50 jobs
Los Angeles
31 jobs
Sunnyvale
25 jobs
San Diego
14 jobs
Fremont
13 jobs
Irvine
11 jobs
Palo Alto
9 jobs

Technical Solutions Architect Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA41
  • Google
    Google17
  • Adobe
    Adobe15
  • Amazon
    Amazon10
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software260
  • Electronics & Hardware55
  • Consulting & Professional Services28
  • Science & Research21
  • Manufacturing19

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Five or more years of experience designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions
  • Hands-on proficiency with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Proven ability to lead pre-sales technical engagements and present to executive stakeholders
  • Strong background in solution design for SaaS, networking, or cybersecurity environments
  • Industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent

Technical Solutions Architect Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical solutions architect in California?

Most technical solutions architects in California move into the role from software engineering, systems administration, or network engineering after building several years of hands-on technical experience. California employers typically expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering alongside practical cloud or enterprise platform experience. There is no state-issued license required for this role in California. Earning a recognized cloud or platform certification such as AWS Solutions Architect or Google Professional Cloud Architect significantly strengthens candidacy with California technology and enterprise employers.

How much do technical solutions architects make in California?

Technical solutions architects in California earn a median of about $158,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,070 for the lowest 10% to over $224,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical solutions architects in California?

Employers hiring technical 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 headquarters, cloud infrastructure companies, and large financial services firms means demand for solutions architects is distributed across both the Bay Area tech corridor and Southern California enterprise and defense-adjacent markets.

Which California cities have the most technical solutions architect jobs?

San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Jose account for the largest share of technical solutions architect openings in California. The Bay Area dominates because of its density of enterprise software companies, cloud providers, and technology headquarters, while Los Angeles draws demand from media technology, fintech, and large enterprise accounts, and San Diego's defense contracting and biotech sectors generate consistent openings for architects supporting complex, regulated environments.

Are there remote technical solutions architect jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 32% of technical solutions architect openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on architecture design, stakeholder presentations, and cloud-based collaboration rather than on-site infrastructure work. Pre-sales and cloud migration architecture roles tend to carry the most remote flexibility, while roles supporting data center operations or hands-on implementation typically require some on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a technical support, systems administration, or cloud engineering role into a junior or associate solutions architect position. Large California technology employers including Cisco, Salesforce, and Oracle run structured associate programs and early-career rotations that place candidates in pre-sales or solutions engineering tracks. Building a portfolio demonstrating cloud platform work, obtaining an entry-level certification such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or Google Associate Cloud Engineer, and targeting solutions engineer titles rather than architect titles directly gives candidates without formal architecture experience a competitive foot in the door.

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

You can find and apply to technical solutions architect jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.

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