--- title: "Entry-level Data Engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-engineer/locations/oakland-ca/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Engineer market brief · Oakland, CA # Entry-level Data Engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA 13 entry-level data engineer openings are live in the Oakland, CA area from 5 employers, led by Coherent UK, Google, and Nuro. That is up 333% from 3 in the prior 30 days. Data updated Oct 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Browse all Data Engineer markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 13 : Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Oakland market. **Companies hiring** : 5 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **30-day momentum** : Up 333% : 3 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window. **Median compensation** : Coverage below gate : Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/oakland-ca/entry-level)13 jobs Oakland's data engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 13 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 13 Prior window 3 Salary coverage 46% Median experience 2.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level data engineer listings in Oakland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data engineer opportunities in Oakland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 13 live roles tracked in this market. - 5 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Oakland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 13 data engineer openings across 5 employers establish the current Oakland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 13 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Coherent UK is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Oakland market view into active employers and representative data engineer openings Employer activity · 5 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [Coherent UKEmployer profile6Open roles](/company/hcwp)[![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY) GoogleStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/google)[![Nuro logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nuro.ai%2F_nuxt%2Ficons%2Ficon_512x512.bccc78.png&sig=55TKRtEHWVbVMQZoEOL00SVRDDgjEDTS0jLJ_hDEVhI) NuroEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/nuro)[![Apple logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fac%2Fstructured-data%2Fimages%2Fknowledge_graph_logo.png%3FWednesday%2C%252002-Sep-2026%252019%3A10%3A44%2520UTC) AppleTop of market1Open roles](/company/apple)[![AVEVA logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aveva.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Faveva%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Ffav-icon%2Ffavicon.ico) AVEVAStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/aveva-0c9de27d) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 13 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Cloud Data Engineer I, Professional Services, Google CloudEntry-levelGoogleMountain View, California$130,000Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/cloud-data-engineer-i-professional-services-google-cloud-at-google-9191cc2f-1e1f-5afc-94f7-043ac43ef5df)[Data Engineer, Google.org for Social ImpactEntry-levelGoogleMountain View, California$130,000Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/data-engineer-google-org-for-social-impact-at-google-6a58ff83-241e-50eb-a609-a7938f5fd68f)[Staff AI Data Engineer – Wafer FabricationEntry-levelCoherent UKFremont, CaliforniaPosted Sep 9, 2026](/job/staff-ai-data-engineer-wafer-fabrication-at-coherent-uk-e2abb884-2dfc-5818-a34c-000d5cdc26bc)[Staff AI Data Engineer – Wafer FabricationEntry-levelCoherent UKFremont, CaliforniaPosted Sep 9, 2026](/job/staff-ai-data-engineer-wafer-fabrication-at-coherent-uk-b2f99528-a838-5816-bb98-a0d66344dd0a)[Staff AI Data Engineer – Wafer FabricationEntry-levelCoherent UKFremont, CaliforniaPosted Sep 9, 2026](/job/staff-ai-data-engineer-wafer-fabrication-at-coherent-uk-eb024ec2-9412-5f1e-8b0a-6dd862d62305)[Staff AI Data Engineer – Wafer FabricationEntry-levelCoherent UKFremont, CaliforniaPosted Sep 9, 2026](/job/staff-ai-data-engineer-wafer-fabrication-at-coherent-uk-baadfbd2-9ee7-56e7-96f3-6da220dc7283)[Staff AI Data Engineer – Wafer FabricationEntry-levelCoherent UKFremont, CaliforniaPosted Sep 9, 2026](/job/staff-ai-data-engineer-wafer-fabrication-at-coherent-uk-62bc666b-46fe-5b75-a83c-a230235c2976)[Staff AI Data Engineer – Wafer FabricationEntry-levelCoherent UKFremont, CaliforniaPosted Sep 9, 2026](/job/staff-ai-data-engineer-wafer-fabrication-at-coherent-uk-4027088b-c7ba-581c-a16e-7a3c86530fd0) [Explore all 13 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA) ## Entry-level Data Engineer jobs in Oakland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level data engineer jobs are open in Oakland? Metaintro tracks 13 live entry-level data engineer openings from 5 employers in the Oakland, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Is demand for entry-level data engineer jobs changing in Oakland? Openings rose 333%, from 3 in the prior 30 days to 13 in the latest 30. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level data engineer jobs in Oakland? Coherent UK, Google, Nuro, and Apple have the most open entry-level data engineer roles here right now, out of 5 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Data Engineer demand around Oakland. [San Francisco, CA](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/san-francisco-ca)[San Jose, CA](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/san-jose-ca)[Sacramento, CA](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/sacramento-ca) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Oakland market. 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