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Technical Engineering Manager Jobs in California

Tecan

Supply Chain Engineering Manager

Morgan Hill, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Supply Chain Engineering Manager Join Tecan! Work in an international and dynamic environment ... In this role, you'll serve as the technical bridge between customers, suppliers, and cross ...

Mochi Health

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

If you are a deeply technical leader who meets engineers where they are and cares profoundly about ... You will manage a team with a diverse mix of experience levels. Your job is to provide crystal ...

Voltai, Inc

Engineering Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Lead and manage a team of engineers through weekly sprint cycles and delivery milestones * Drive ... Ruthlessly prioritize engineering work based on business impact, technical debt, and resource ...

Voltai

Engineering Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Lead and manage a team of engineers through weekly sprint cycles and delivery milestones * Drive ... Ruthlessly prioritize engineering work based on business impact, technical debt, and resource ...

QuinStreet

Engineering Manager

Foster City, CA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Job Category We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the technical side of our platform engineering, integrations, and customer delivery experience. This role is critical to helping customers ...

Mochi Health

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

If you are a deeply technical leader who meets engineers where they are and cares profoundly about ... You will manage a team with a diverse mix of experience levels. Your job is to provide crystal ...

Mochi Health

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

If you are a deeply technical leader who meets engineers where they are and cares profoundly about ... You will manage a team with a diverse mix of experience levels. Your job is to provide crystal ...

Mochi Media, Inc.

Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

If you are a deeply technical leader who meets engineers where they are and cares profoundly about ... You will manage a team with a diverse mix of experience levels. Your job is to provide crystal ...

Element Solutions

Engineering Manager

Fremont, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities, and process optimization initiatives within a manufacturing site. This role combines strong ...

Element Solutions

Engineering Manager

Fremont, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities, and process optimization initiatives within a manufacturing site. This role combines strong ...

Element Solutions Inc

Engineering Manager

Fremont, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities, and process optimization initiatives within a manufacturing site. This role combines strong ...

Element Solutions Inc

Engineering Manager

Fremont, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the technical direction, engineering activities, and process optimization initiatives within a manufacturing site. This role combines strong ...

Voltai

Engineering Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Lead and manage a team of engineers through weekly sprint cycles and delivery milestones * Drive ... Ruthlessly prioritize engineering work based on business impact, technical debt, and resource ...

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How much do technical engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical engineering manager in California is $150,293.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $178,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Technical Engineering Manager vs Software Development Manager?

AspectTechnical Engineering ManagerSoftware Development Manager
Primary FocusOverseeing engineering projects, technical teams, and product development from a technical perspectiveManaging software development teams, project timelines, and software lifecycle processes
Required SkillsTechnical expertise in engineering disciplines, leadership, project managementSoftware development methodologies, team leadership, project planning
Work EnvironmentEngineering departments, cross-disciplinary teams, product developmentSoftware teams, IT departments, tech companies
Common CertificationsPE license, PMP, technical certificationsScrum Master, PMP, Agile certifications

The Technical Engineering Manager and Software Development Manager roles both require leadership and technical skills but focus on different areas. The Technical Engineering Manager emphasizes engineering projects and technical oversight, while the Software Development Manager concentrates on managing software teams and development processes. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What cities in California are hiring for Technical Engineering Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most Technical Engineering Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Technical Engineering Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $150,293 per year, or $72.3 per hour.

Engineering Manager

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments)

Palm Desert, CA

$179K - $251K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

About the Position The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking an Engineering Manager, this key leadership position responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the staff, operations, and activities of the Engineering Division. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role oversees the planning, design, and construction of the District's capital improvement projects and ensures the effective delivery of high-quality professional engineering services. This management-level position carries significant accountability for division operations, budget administration, policy development, and program implementation.

The Engineering Manager provides technical and managerial leadership across a broad portfolio of infrastructure projects involving water, wastewater, and irrigation systems. Responsibilities include managing consultant contracts and requests for proposals, overseeing design quality control, addressing project design and construction issues, reviewing hydraulic modeling analyses and water demand studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Engineering Manager plays a vital role in driving organizational efficiency and service excellence.

The position manages division resources to improve productivity and customer service, evaluates policies and procedures to identify opportunities for enhancement, and ensures capital projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The role also serves as a liaison with other District departments, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and professional organizations. In addition to project oversight, the Engineering Manager provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and administrative staff, selecting, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting a high-performing team committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering leader to guide complex infrastructure initiatives and support the long-term reliability and sustainability of the District's utility systems. Supplemental Information Resume should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed. Please go to our website to submit your application: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2596 For further information contact: Fatima Nukic fnukic@cpshr.us

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