Technical Team Lead Jobs in California
Technical Team Lead jobs in California are among the most actively posted in the country, concentrated in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and hardware development, with openings from senior individual contributor to director-track leadership. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Apple, and Qualcomm maintain large engineering organizations. Platform engineering, machine learning infrastructure, and embedded systems leadership are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What you will do
Under general direction, perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation and replacement of HVAC mechanical equipment and Building Control Systems.
Assists branch leadership with coaching and mentoring of branch technicians with the delivery of customer satisfaction and following operational processes.
Providing Level 1 technical support and assist with technical development for others.
Ensures work is being performed in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
Properly completes all required project and service documentation.
Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.
How you will do it
- Adheres to all Johnson Controls and customer safety standards.
- Provides safety leadership and instruction to all Technicians.
- Provides safety awareness and instruction to subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites.
- Recognized as a Leader by peers while being a coach and mentor within the branch.
- Escalation points on technical issues and provides on-the-job training for other technicians.
- Provides solutions to others on very complex system problems by either troubleshooting or advising how to resolve problems.
- Escalation points from the branch to the technical resource team in Milwaukee for critical issues.
- Viewed as an expert in given field by both employees and customers.
- Assists management with assuring proper field operational disciplines of other Technicians are followed.
- Regularly provides input on development and training needs of the branch.
- Assists in developing quotes and estimates for identified L&M work and submits to the Customer, Service Manager or Customer Service Agent, as appropriate.
- Assists with the identification of material needs required for service delivery.
- Assists the Service Manager or Customer Service Agent with identifying and scheduling individuals with the correct skills and knowledge to perform repairs or installation.
- Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
- Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction. Meets regularly with customer to become familiar with operating problems.
- Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided, outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or repairs.
- Manages assigned work to meet a professional level of execution, on-time and to the customer satisfaction.
- Provides consultant level services for customers related to building system repairs and enhancements.
- Ensures ultimate customer satisfaction levels with assigned customers.
- Conducts self-study (reading, research, and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency.
- Completes all training and certifications as required by the company.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required
- In addition to the technical requirements of the given field, Foreman need experience where strong leadership activities have been demonstrated.
- Ability to act independently and to coordinate the work of other employees and contractors on a customer site.
- Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.
- Able to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
Pay Range: $66.30 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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Who's Hiring
- California State University1

- GHD1

- Johnson Controls1

- MongoDB1

- SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software3
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Education1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical team lead jobs across California.
- Five or more years of software engineering or systems development experience in California industry environments
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through full product development cycles
- Proficiency in at least one major programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or C++
- Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and engineering project delivery at scale
- Strong background in cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure as used in California tech stacks
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
Technical Team Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical team lead in California?
Most technical team leads in California reach the role by excelling as senior individual contributors and then taking on informal leadership before a formal promotion. California employers typically expect a computer science or engineering degree along with deep hands-on experience in a specific technical domain. Building a portfolio of shipped products, mentoring junior engineers, and leading a cross-functional project are the signals California hiring managers look for when promoting or hiring externally into the role.
How much do technical team leads make in California?
Technical team leads in California earn a median of about $218,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $129,970 for the lowest 10% to over $325,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical team leads in California?
Employers hiring technical team leads in California right now include California State University, GHD, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of enterprise technology headquarters, semiconductor firms, and high-growth startups means consistent demand for technical leads across both established companies and funded scale-ups.
Which California cities have the most technical team lead jobs?
Huntington Beach, Irvine, and San Francisco have the most technical team lead openings in California. The Bay Area dominates because of the concentration of major technology headquarters and venture-backed companies, while Los Angeles hiring is driven by aerospace, entertainment technology, and a growing enterprise software sector, and San Diego's openings are anchored by defense contractors and biotech engineering firms.
Are there remote technical team lead jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Technical team lead work is largely collaborative but screen-based, which makes remote and hybrid arrangements genuinely viable for a significant share of roles. About 67% of technical team lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the tech industry's continued flexibility for engineering leadership. The most fully remote openings tend to be in platform engineering, backend development, and cloud infrastructure leadership rather than hardware or lab-based roles.
How can I get hired as a technical team lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a tech lead role from a strong senior engineering position at a California company, where you can volunteer to lead a project or mentor a newer hire before the title follows. Large California employers like Salesforce, Intel, and Kaiser Permanente's technology division run associate leadership and rotational engineering programs that develop junior leads. Building a clear record of technical ownership on a team, contributing to open-source projects visible to California recruiters, and completing cloud or systems certifications can accelerate that transition.
Where can I find and apply to technical team lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to technical team lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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