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Network Solutions Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Technical Solutions Engineer

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$89K - $143K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We help partners navigate evolving technology areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, networking, AI ... How our team works The Solutions Engineering team works directly with partners to provide pre-sales ...

Senior Network Engineer

Brisbane, CA · On-site

$156K - $200K/yr

Work closely with engineering and laboratory teams to gather requirements, analyze, and propose infrastructure solutions. * Contribute to the delivery of a global standard network infrastructure.

Channel Solutions Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

About the Role Verkada is seeking a seasoned Channel Solutions Engineer with experience in Physical Security, IoT Systems, Networking, Video Surveillance, and Access Control. This individual will ...

Senior Network Engineer

Brisbane, CA · Hybrid

$156K - $200K/yr

Work closely with engineering and laboratory teams to gather requirements, analyze, and propose infrastructure solutions. * Contribute to the delivery of a global standard network infrastructure.

About the Role Verkada is seeking a seasoned Channel Solutions Engineer with experience in Physical Security, IoT Systems, Networking, Video Surveillance, and Access Control. This individual will ...

Senior Solutions Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$65 - $84/hr

As a Senior Solutions Engineer at CircleCI you will be the customer's trusted technical advisor ... Strong ops/infrastructure knowledge, especially networking and security. About CircleCI CircleCI is ...

Platform Solutions Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Deep knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, IAM, Batch, Lambda, and VPC networking ... You will combine solution architecture, DevOps, and customer partnership in one high impact role.

Senior Solutions Engineer

Brisbane, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Solutions Engineer is a technical leader and trusted advisor, connecting prospective ... through full network expansion * Develop detailed warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment ...

Platform Solutions Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Deep knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, IAM, Batch, Lambda, and VPC networking ... You will combine solution architecture, DevOps, and customer partnership in one high impact role.

Solutions Engineer, NeoCloud

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$229K - $299K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Impact As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will lead technical engagements with ... Expertise in AI back-end and front-end network designs, including compute, storage, and optics

Solutions Engineer, NeoCloud

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$229K - $299K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Impact As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will lead technical engagements with ... Expertise in AI back-end and front-end network designs, including compute, storage, and optics

Solutions Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission ... We\'re looking for a Solutions Engineer to join our R&D team and own that translation layer between ...

... network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission ... We're looking for a Solutions Engineer to join our R&D team and own that translation layer between ...

Solutions Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission ... We're looking for a Solutions Engineer to join our R&D team and own that translation layer between ...

Solutions Engineer, NeoCloud

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$229K - $299K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Impact As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Cisco, you will lead technical engagements with ... Expertise in AI back-end and front-end network designs, including compute, storage, and optics

Technical Solutions Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

... networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our ... We are seeking world-class technical solutions engineers (TSE) to come join our team, to help ...

Technical Solutions Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$90K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

... networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our ... We are seeking world-class technical solutions engineers (TSE) to come join our team, to help ...

Network Engineer I

San Diego, CA · On-site

$75K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated ... This role focuses on network engineering, integration, and optimization of enterprise and tactical ...

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Network Solutions Engineer information

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$107.6K

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How much do network solutions engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for network solutions engineer in California is $107,612.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,800.00 and $131,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a network solutions engineer?

A network solutions engineer designs, implements, and maintains network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity and security. They often work with networking protocols, hardware, and software tools, and may hold certifications like Cisco CCNA or CCNP. Their role involves troubleshooting network issues and optimizing performance in various organizational environments.

What is the difference between Network Solutions Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectNetwork Solutions EngineerNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning and implementing network solutions, often project-basedManaging and maintaining existing network infrastructure
Employer & Industry UsageIT consulting firms, large corporations, service providersCorporate IT departments, educational institutions, government agencies

While both roles involve networking skills, Network Solutions Engineers focus on designing and deploying new network solutions, whereas Network Administrators manage and maintain existing networks. The certifications and work environments overlap, but their primary responsibilities differ, making each role essential in different stages of network management.

What cities in California are hiring for Network Solutions Engineer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Network Solutions Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Network Solutions Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,612 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Pre Sales Solutions Architect Enterprise Networking

Calance US

Irvine, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted yesterday


Job description

We are hiring Pre Sales Solutions Architect Enterprise Networking for a Full Time position in irvine, CA
Solutions Architect Enterprise Networking
Location requirement: Candidates must be geographically in or near Irvine, CA and be open to a hybrid schedule (1-2 days/week onsite).
Overview
Join a team where your expertise drives real outcomes. We re hiring a Solutions Architect to support a high-performing sales organization. You ll partner with account teams and customers to design and position complex enterprise networking solutions.
Your Impact
The essential functions of this position include:
Be the technical lead on opportunities, working side-by-side with sales to move deals forward
Help shape the solution early by asking the right questions and getting clarity on what the customer actually needs
Design and position enterprise networking solutions across data center, campus, and Wi-Fi environments
Build out configurations, BOMs, and supporting documentation that hold up under scrutiny
Walk customers through your approach and explain the why behind the design, not just the technology
Handle the technical portions of RFPs and proposals, especially in competitive situations
Work closely with delivery teams to make sure what s proposed is realistic and executable
Leverage OEM relationships when it makes sense to strengthen the solution or the deal
Stay involved through the sales cycle to help remove technical blockers and keep momentum going
Support the team by sharing what s working, mentoring where needed, and helping improve how we go to market
Qualifications
Business or Technical degree or applicable work experience required
Strong networking background across routing, switching, and core protocols (BGP, OSPF, QoS, etc.)
5+ years of experience in designing or implementing complex network solutions
5+ years of experience in providing pre-sales engineering support
5+ years of L2/L3 networking design and implementation experience with a focus on Data Center, Campus, and WIFI solutions
Recent experience in leaf-spine, EVPN/VxLAN, or similar architectures
Expert knowledge in the following areas:
oEthernet, RSTP/ MSTP, VLANs, IP Routing, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, eBGP, VxLAN, EVPN, Multicast, Spanning Tree, QoS
Network engineering experience with one or more of manufacturers:
oCisco, HP, NetApp, VMware, Symantec, Microsoft
Proven ability to support complex deals or work with enterprise-level customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills
Able to stay organized and keep multiple opportunities moving at the same time
Preferred Skills:
Certifications in applicable technology Cisco, Juniper, or Arista
Estimated Pay Range: 150-190K