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Computer System Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Super Micro Computer

Sr. System Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical ... Experience with automated test systems and data acquisition tools. * Familiarity with embedded ...

Prosum

Linux Engineer / System Engineer

Glendale, CA

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering 6+ years in engineering or computer systems Additional Information 18 months contract All your information will be kept confidential ...

Symbotic

System Engineer

Perris, CA

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. * Minimum of 1 year ofhands-on ...

Symbotic

System Engineer

Lathrop, CA

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. * Minimum of 1 year ofhands-on ...

Super Micro Computer

Sr. System Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$137K - $156K/yr

High-performance product team in Supermicro is seeking talented Sr. System Engineer who can lead the technical collateral development of in-house server system products. This individual will have the ...

Fluidstack

System Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) * 3+ years (System Engineer) or 5+ years (Senior System Engineer) in Linux system ...

Super Micro Computer

Sr. System Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$137K - $156K/yr

High-performance product team in Supermicro is seeking talented Sr. System Engineer who can lead the technical collateral development of in-house server system products. This individual will have the ...

Symbotic

System Engineer

Red Bluff, CA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. * Minimum of 1 year ofhands-on ...

Symbotic

System Engineer

Red Bluff, CA

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. * Minimum of 1 year ofhands-on ...

Super Micro Computer

Sr. System Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$137K - $156K/yr

Senior System Engineer plays an important role in designing, implementing, testing and deploying ... Computer Engineering or a related field, MS preferred • 8+ years of work-related experience in ...

Mindlance

system engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

They are seeking a System Engineer who will build and administer production systems, troubleshoot ... Required : • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent. • Minimum 3+ years of industry experience ...

Super Micro Computer

Sr. System Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

High-performance server product team in Supermicro is seeking talented Sr. System Engineer who can lead the technical collateral development of in-house multi-node server system products. This ...

Super Micro Computer

Sr. System Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

High-performance product team in Supermicro is seeking a talented System Engineer to develop Supermicro's next-gen platforms, particularly AI/GPU based solutions. Hands-on experience with server ...

Qualcomm

Camera System Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$122K - $183K/yr

Masters/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. * Strong background in image processing, computer vision, or camera systems . * Experience with ...

Prosum Inc.

Imaging System Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Imaging System Engineer I Pay Range: $45/hour to $50/hour Summary The Imaging Systems Engineer is ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field OR ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for computer system engineer in California is $125,549.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,700.00 and $154,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Computer System Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectComputer System EngineerNetwork Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, certifications like CompTIA, Cisco (CCNA)Bachelor's in Computer Science or related, Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
Work EnvironmentDesigning, implementing, and maintaining computer systems and infrastructureDesigning, deploying, and managing network infrastructure and security
Employer & Industry UsageIT companies, large corporations, government agenciesTelecommunications, IT service providers, large enterprises
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for system design and infrastructure rolesCompared for network setup and security roles

Computer System Engineers focus on designing and maintaining overall computer systems, including hardware and software integration. Network Engineers specialize in building and managing network infrastructure. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in overlapping industries, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Computer System Engineer job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,549 per year, or $60.4 per hour.
Sr. System Engineer

Sr. System Engineer

Super Micro Computer

San Jose, CA • On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Req ID: 29038
About Supermicro:
Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer to join our Kubernetes AI team. Job functions include Linux & Kubernetes certifications, AI software stack validation & reference architectures, systems benchmarking (MLPerf) & tuning. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in a server lab environment. This role provides a degree of autonomy, where the candidate should be able to operate and produce results without guidance; but we will also make sure your properly technically trained or tutored. In the fast evolving world of AI, the candidate must be willing, and a fast learner.
The candidate will be a key contributor to our Kubernetes AI team. We develop products, take them to market, support sales to architect bespoke HW + SW stacks for customers, and deploy as a turn key solution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
  • Architect & develop reference architectures for full AI Factory stacks, from NVAIE, to Kubernetes, to Storage.
  • Support sales on customer engagements to provide technical subject matter expertise on AI solutions.
  • Architect & BOM SW+HW AI stacks for customers.
  • Run Linux and Kubernetes certifications on Supermicro servers
  • Run benchmarks (MLPerf) on GPU servers and perform systems tuning & optimization support.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in an engineering, product development, validation, or test engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of hardware/software integration and performance tuning.
  • Experienced with Linux and Kubernetes environments.
  • Experience with scripting or automation tools such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Ability to read schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with physical server hardware installation and deployment
  • Experience with automated test systems and data acquisition tools.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems or firmware validation.
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and interfaces.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar engineering workflow tools.
  • Understanding of manufacturing test processes or product qualification.

Salary Range
$140,000 - $165,000
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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