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Tech Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Technology Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Technology Engineer. This person will be responsible for the interface between Lattice engineering and external foundries to enable successful process adoption and on-time ...

The candidate will work cross-functionally with internal design, architecture, technology and product engineering teams to ensure that power, performance, and area (PPA) objectives are achieved in ...

Client IT Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

About Us A Treeline business unit specializing in managed IT services for nonprofits, schools, and healthcare organizations is looking for its first local Client Engineer in Los Angeles. The Role We ...

Senior IT Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$149.04 - $195.62/hr

We're hiring a Senior IT Engineer to join our Engineering Team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members.

Client IT Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

About Us A Treeline business unit specialized in managed IT services for nonprofits, schools, and healthcare organizations is looking for a Client Engineer to work across the Bay Area. The Role We ...

Client IT Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

About Us A Treeline business unit specialized in managed IT services for nonprofits, schools, and healthcare organizations is looking for a Client Engineer to work across the Bay Area. The Role We ...

Senior IT Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$149K - $195K/yr

We're hiring a Senior IT Engineer to join our Engineering Team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members.

IT Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

Provide reliable, hands‑on IT support for our in office and remote employees by efficiently resolving Help Desk tickets while delivering excellent customer service. * Support Fluidstack's MDM fleet ...

Client IT Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $85K/yr

About Us A Treeline business unit specializing in managed IT services for nonprofits, schools, and healthcare organizations is looking for its first local Client Engineer in Los Angeles. The Role We ...

Senior IT Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$149K - $195K/yr

We're hiring a Senior IT Engineer to join our Engineering Team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members.

Senior Developer Technology Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

$64 - $84.50/hr

... Technology Engineer. NVIDIA's Developer Technology Engineering team is a global network of world-class experts revolutionizing industries through accelerated computing. We empower developers with ...

Client IT Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $85K/yr

About Us A Treeline business unit specializing in managed IT services for nonprofits, schools, and healthcare organizations is looking for its first local Client Engineer in Los Angeles. The Role We ...

Senior Developer Technology Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

$64 - $84.50/hr

... Technology Engineer! NVIDIA's Developer Technology Engineering team is a global network of world-class experts revolutionizing industries through accelerated computing. We empower developers with ...

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Engineering General Summary: DevOps Engineer - SaaS Applications Immigration Sponsorship: Not eligible for Qualcomm immigration ...

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How much do tech engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for tech engineer in California is $32.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.90 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tech engineer?

To thrive as a Tech Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science, problem-solving abilities, and a relevant engineering degree or certification. Familiarity with programming languages, version control systems like Git, and cloud platforms or DevOps tools is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and teamwork skills help Tech Engineers excel in collaborative and dynamic environments. These competencies enable efficient development, troubleshooting, and innovation, which are critical for delivering robust technology solutions.

What are some common challenges tech engineers face when working on cross-functional teams?

Tech Engineers often collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering specialists to deliver complex projects. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication across different disciplines, as technical requirements and priorities may differ. Managing timelines and aligning everyone’s expectations requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Proactively seeking feedback and fostering open dialogue can help Tech Engineers navigate these challenges and contribute to successful team outcomes.

What is the difference between Tech Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectTech EngineerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications varyBachelor's in Computer Science or related field, coding certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, implement, and maintain technical systems, often in hardware and infrastructureDevelop, test, and deploy software applications and programs
Industry UsageUsed across IT, manufacturing, telecommunications, and tech industriesPrimarily in software, tech startups, and IT services

Tech Engineers focus on designing and maintaining technical systems, including hardware and infrastructure, while Software Developers primarily create and maintain software applications. Both roles require technical skills and often collaborate, but their core responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

What does a tech engineer do?

A tech engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains technological systems and solutions, often working with hardware, software, or network infrastructure. They troubleshoot technical issues, implement new technologies, and may hold certifications in specific tools or platforms to ensure system efficiency and security.

What cities in California are hiring for Tech Engineer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Tech Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Tech Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,505 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.



Job Role and Responsibility: Xilinx, Inc., a subsidiary of AMD, Inc., is hiring SMTS IT Engineer to Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Plan, conduct, and direct the analysis of business problems with automated systems solutions. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Manage Kafka producer and spark consumer on a very large scale. Design and implement Flink and Spark-based ETL flow. Optimize and scale Iceberg Lakehouse. Manage Data Integrity and Data Security for various big Data Platforms. Enterprise Data Warehousing scalability using Snowflake, Dremio, and Databricks Lakehouse. Collaborate effectively with other technical teams to exploit new technologies to enhance the applications and service infrastructure. Manage highly scalable on-prem and cloud environment in Azure, GCP and AWS. Contribute to the development, testing, evaluation or design of system or infrastructure architecture used throughout the IT solution set. Apply knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and technologies to the design, development, and testing of various company products.

Multiple openings.  Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online.

Travel required: NO        

Qualifications: Degree required

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering or technology lead role.

Alternate combination of education and experience: Employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a closely related engineering or technology lead role.

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires four (4) years of experience in the following:

  • Performing software verification;
  • Unix or Linux environments;
  • Object-Oriented Design;
  • Memory management and multi-threading;
  • Git;
  • Apache Spark and Hadoop; and
  • MapReduce.

#LI-AM4



Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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