Technical Solutions Engineer Jobs in California
Technical Solutions Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and semiconductor technology, with openings from associate-level through principal and staff engineer roles. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Google, and Cisco have deep, established engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties include API integrations, SaaS platform support, and pre-sales technical consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
- Experience in Python, Go, or other modern backend languages.
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines using SQL, and managing production infrastructure through compute infrastructure and server platform.
- Experience developing and deploying enterprise solutions leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading end-to-end projects through informal authority.
- Experience writing and reviewing production-ready code in a distributed environment, with the ability to design, build, and manage complex workflows involving multiple AI agents and human experts.
- Experience navigating competing priorities, communicating complex ideas clearly, and building strong stakeholder partnerships through problem-solving and people management skills.
- Expertly leverage AI agents, LLMs, and advanced prompting to accelerate the journey from concept to functional, production-quality code.
- Deep fluency in modern software engineering principles and rapid prototyping techniques.
About the job
As a Staff Technical Solutions Consultant for the Global Security Systems and Technology (GSST) Technical Solutions team, you will design and deliver secure, scalable, and integrated solutions for highly ambiguous challenges within security operations, while maintaining rigorous privacy and legal standards. You will serve as the technical bridge between elegant frontend user interfaces and powerful backend infrastructure, strategically embedding Google’s AI and LLM technologies to accelerate automation for efficiency and effectiveness. By collaborating cross-functionally with end users, stakeholders, leadership, and peers, you will transform complex requirements into highly intuitive and impactful tools, utilizing metrics to demonstrate real-world performance and Return on Investment (ROI). You will be looked at as a technical expert and mentor who will elevate and advocate for software development best practices across the wider peer teams.
From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.
US: $183000 - $265000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary technical authority for the division, proactively partnering with and influencing executive leadership, directors, and cross-functional stakeholders to navigate competing priorities and align on project directions without direct authority.
- Establish development, configuration management, and testing standards across the organization, mentoring junior team members, overseeing design and code reviews, and ensuring strict compliance with security and privacy policies.
- Design and develop robust full-stack applications that seamlessly integrate with legacy infrastructure, while delivering well-supported data integrations for operational workflows and impactful business reporting through close cross-functional collaboration.
- Own the technical roadmap and strategy to scale and sustain the solutions you deliver through purpose-fit vendor teams.
- Deliver and oversee AI and agentic solutions with focused development, testing, and validation to empower end users and Technical teams with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
- Experience in Python, Go, or other modern backend languages.
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines using SQL, and managing production infrastructure through compute infrastructure and server platform.
- Experience developing and deploying enterprise solutions leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs).
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading end-to-end projects through informal authority.
- Experience writing and reviewing production-ready code in a distributed environment, with the ability to design, build, and manage complex workflows involving multiple AI agents and human experts.
- Experience navigating competing priorities, communicating complex ideas clearly, and building strong stakeholder partnerships through problem-solving and people management skills.
- Expertly leverage AI agents, LLMs, and advanced prompting to accelerate the journey from concept to functional, production-quality code.
- Deep fluency in modern software engineering principles and rapid prototyping techniques.
About the job
As a Staff Technical Solutions Consultant for the Global Security Systems and Technology (GSST) Technical Solutions team, you will design and deliver secure, scalable, and integrated solutions for highly ambiguous challenges within security operations, while maintaining rigorous privacy and legal standards. You will serve as the technical bridge between elegant frontend user interfaces and powerful backend infrastructure, strategically embedding Google’s AI and LLM technologies to accelerate automation for efficiency and effectiveness. By collaborating cross-functionally with end users, stakeholders, leadership, and peers, you will transform complex requirements into highly intuitive and impactful tools, utilizing metrics to demonstrate real-world performance and Return on Investment (ROI). You will be looked at as a technical expert and mentor who will elevate and advocate for software development best practices across the wider peer teams.
From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.
US: $183000 - $265000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary technical authority for the division, proactively partnering with and influencing executive leadership, directors, and cross-functional stakeholders to navigate competing priorities and align on project directions without direct authority.
- Establish development, configuration management, and testing standards across the organization, mentoring junior team members, overseeing design and code reviews, and ensuring strict compliance with security and privacy policies.
- Design and develop robust full-stack applications that seamlessly integrate with legacy infrastructure, while delivering well-supported data integrations for operational workflows and impactful business reporting through close cross-functional collaboration.
- Own the technical roadmap and strategy to scale and sustain the solutions you deliver through purpose-fit vendor teams.
- Deliver and oversee AI and agentic solutions with focused development, testing, and validation to empower end users and Technical teams with greater efficiency and effectiveness.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical solutions engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex customer-facing technical issues independently
- Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proficiency with REST APIs, scripting languages such as Python, and integration workflows
- Experience supporting enterprise SaaS products across implementation and post-sales cycles
Technical Solutions Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical solutions engineer in California?
Most employers in California require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering as the foundation. There is no state-issued license for this role, so hiring is credential-driven: cloud certifications from AWS, Google, or Microsoft carry significant weight with California enterprise employers. Many candidates enter through software support or systems administration roles, building product expertise before moving into solutions engineering.
How much do technical solutions engineers make in California?
Technical solutions 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 solutions engineers in California?
Employers hiring technical solutions engineers in California right now include Google, xe, and KLA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies means demand is consistent across both large incumbents and fast-growing mid-market firms headquartered in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Which California cities have the most technical solutions engineer jobs?
San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Fremont have the most technical solutions engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because it is home to the headquarters and major engineering hubs of the largest enterprise software and cloud companies, while Los Angeles draws demand from its growing technology and media-tech sectors and San Diego from its concentration of cybersecurity and defense-tech employers.
Are there remote technical solutions engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most technical fields, since much of the work involves software-based troubleshooting, remote demos, and written documentation that does not require being on-site. About 36% of technical solutions engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Pre-sales and post-sales support functions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while implementation and integration roles often require periodic on-site work with enterprise clients.
How can I get hired as a technical solutions engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a technical support or associate solutions engineer role at a mid-size SaaS company, where California employers actively hire candidates who demonstrate product aptitude over years of experience. Companies like Salesforce and ServiceNow run structured associate programs and new-grad pathways in California. Earning a cloud certification and building a portfolio of integration or scripting projects gives candidates a measurable edge when applying to these programs.
Where can I find and apply to technical solutions engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to technical solutions engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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