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12 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
1,700 Employees
140K-280K Annually
Junior
1,700 Employees
140K-280K Annually
Junior
Cloud • Hardware • Security • Software
As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will design and implement tools for internal use, aid cross-functional communications, and ensure quality features for users, emphasizing automation and iteration in a fast-paced environment.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Commuter Benefits
Company Equity
+45 More
14 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
12,000 Employees
139K-245K Annually
Mid level
12,000 Employees
139K-245K Annually
Mid level
Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
As a Backend Software Engineer for Buyer Foundations, you will design and build features that improve merchant understanding of buyers, deliver APIs for developer integration, analyze buyer data quality, and solve performance challenges for growing data sets.
Top Benefits:
401-K
401-K Matching
Adoption Assistance
+55 More
3 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
26 Employees
Junior
26 Employees
Junior
Fintech
The Senior Software Engineer will design and develop scalable APIs and backend services primarily using Python and FastAPI. Responsibilities include managing database changes, collaborating with systems for deployment best practices, and ensuring application performance. Involvement in frontend work may also be required.
3 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
336 Employees
154K-256K Annually
Senior level
336 Employees
154K-256K Annually
Senior level
Big Data
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Management team at Amplitude, you will drive end-to-end delivery of projects, optimize backend systems, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer data trust and usability.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Commuter Benefits
Dental Insurance
+7 More
14 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
3,000 Employees
131K-185K Annually
Senior level
3,000 Employees
131K-185K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer focusing on front-end, you will build intuitive workflows collaborating with engineers andUX designers to solve scaling challenges. You'll enhance the reliability and performance of the Dashboard for managing networking devices while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions.
Top Benefits:
401-K
401-K Matching
Adoption Assistance
+88 More
4 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
68 Employees
165K-180K Annually
Senior level
68 Employees
165K-180K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Robotics • Analytics
The Senior Backend API Engineer will design and build high-availability HTTP APIs and backend services for the Wayfinder product. Collaborating with a team of engineers and scientists, the role emphasizes creating efficient software for the maritime transport industry, focusing on user needs and data integration.
13 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
12,000 Employees
139K-245K Annually
Mid level
12,000 Employees
139K-245K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Fintech • Hardware • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Software Engineer (Backend) in Buyer Foundations will design and build new features for merchants to understand buyers, deliver APIs for buyer data interaction, and build systems to enhance data quality. Collaboration across teams and addressing scalability challenges are key responsibilities while learning new technologies is encouraged.
Top Benefits:
401-K
401-K Matching
Adoption Assistance
+55 More
4 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
129 Employees
Senior level
129 Employees
Senior level
Cryptocurrency
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and build scalable backend systems for our app, manage key components, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You'll also help develop the engineering organization and ensure systems can handle large user bases and transaction volumes.
14 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
9,500 Employees
171K-274K Annually
Senior level
9,500 Employees
171K-274K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Productivity • Security • Software
As a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer, you will lead the engineering team in building distribution channels and streamline user experiences. You'll tackle complex technical challenges, guide the implementation of large-scale features, and mentor junior engineers while raising technical standards across the organization.
Top Benefits:
401-K
401-K Matching
Adoption Assistance
+58 More
14 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
340 Employees
Junior
340 Employees
Junior
Fintech • Healthtech • Software
The Software Engineer II will develop, test, and maintain features for both frontend and backend systems, collaborate with product, design, and data teams to enhance features, and potentially lead projects impacting patient experiences.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Commuter Benefits
Company Equity
+45 More
17 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
150K-180K Annually
Senior level
150K-180K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Software • Telehealth
The Lead Backend Software Engineer will oversee and participate in the software development lifecycle, manage a small team, deliver scalable cloud and edge services, and collaborate on API design while ensuring quality through efficient testing and mentorship.
Top Benefits:
Company Equity
Dental Insurance
Family Medical Leave
+5 More
14 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
694 Employees
253K-348K Annually
Senior level
694 Employees
253K-348K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Fintech • Machine Learning • Retail
The Senior Staff Back-end Engineer will lead the development of advertising products, ensuring improved retrieval speed and relevance. Responsibilities include overseeing the technical roadmap, optimizing search infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging machine learning for local retailers' success.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Child Care Benefits
Commuter Benefits
+45 More
19 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Hybrid
2,500 Employees
284K-332K Annually
Senior level
2,500 Employees
284K-332K Annually
Senior level
Computer Vision • Gaming • Software • Virtual Reality • Web3
As a Principal Backend Engineer for the Critical Harms team at Roblox, you will build systems to detect and address high-risk problems like predatory behavior and fraud. You will mentor junior engineers, establish technical foundations, collaborate with machine learning teams, and define the team's roadmap for maintaining user safety on the platform.
Top Benefits:
401-K
401-K Matching
Child Care Benefits
+46 More
20 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
2,200 Employees
169K-240K Annually
Senior level
2,200 Employees
169K-240K Annually
Senior level
Fintech
Design and develop features for full stack applications, collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, ensure code quality, and implement analytics to optimize acquisition efforts. Stay updated with web technologies and trends.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Adoption Assistance
Child Care Benefits
+59 More
20 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
34 Employees
90K-150K Annually
Junior
34 Employees
90K-150K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software
As a backend engineer at Clerkie, you will design, implement, and maintain backend infrastructure while improving core platform reliability and performance. Expect to work collaboratively across teams to enhance user experience and expand the ecosystem of metrics and alerts.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Commuter Benefits
Company Equity
+12 More
13 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
329 Employees
150K-220K Annually
Senior level
329 Employees
150K-220K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build and deliver cloud applications, solve complex problems related to data exploration, and implement new technologies for an expanding user base. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and be involved in the development of web APIs and cloud infrastructure.
21 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
51 Employees
Mid level
51 Employees
Mid level
Cloud • Software
The Growth Full Stack Engineer will lead conversion rate optimization efforts by designing and implementing A/B tests, developing landing pages, and analyzing user behavior to improve conversion rates. This role involves collaboration with design and marketing teams to optimize user journeys and utilize various tools for creating responsive and high-converting web pages.
Yesterday
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
8 Employees
Junior
8 Employees
Junior
Other
As a backend engineer at SmartRecruiters, you will design and develop services using Python on AWS and Kubernetes, integrate with databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL, and create developer-friendly RESTful APIs while collaborating with a passionate engineering team.
3 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
13 Employees
110K-160K Annually
Senior level
13 Employees
110K-160K Annually
Senior level
Payments • Real Estate • Software
As a Backend Software Engineer at ManageCasa, you will develop new features, design and test APIs, and integrate services into the platform while addressing customer issues and improving system performance. Your work will contribute significantly to the scalability and resilience of the backend system.
3 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
95 Employees
200K-245K Annually
Senior level
95 Employees
200K-245K Annually
Senior level
Social Media
The Software Engineer, Backend will enhance the live app functionality to increase user engagement. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement performant backend systems while leading phases of development and ensuring high-quality code delivery.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Commuter Benefits
Company Equity
+34 More
2 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
246 Employees
Senior level
246 Employees
Senior level
Information Technology • Productivity • Software
As a Senior Full-Stack / Frontend Engineer on the Growth team, you will enhance monetization and retention efforts by developing features that improve customer engagement and satisfaction. You'll lead growth engineering initiatives, collaborate across teams, and drive the roadmap for technical initiatives supporting business growth.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Commuter Benefits
Company Equity
+61 More
3 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
26 Employees
Junior
26 Employees
Junior
Fintech
As a Backend Engineer at Databento, you will design and maintain scalable APIs and backend services, collaborate with teams to build application features, manage database schema changes, and implement best practices for deployments while ensuring application performance and stability.
3 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Hybrid
202K-237K Annually
Mid level
202K-237K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning
The Software Engineer will develop user-facing features for the Anyscale AI platform, focusing on backend implementation of observability tools and core business logic. Responsibilities include engaging with users to gather requirements, designing features, maintaining them, and solving complex data presentation challenges.
Top Benefits:
401-K
Company Equity
Company Outings
+24 More
4 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Remote
1,900 Employees
207K-289K Annually
Senior level
1,900 Employees
207K-289K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Social Media
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Reddit, you'll lead teams in developing and launching high-quality products, working across functions to align product strategy. Your role entails participating in the full development cycle, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining a fast-paced yet quality-centric workflow. You'll contribute to the team strategies and help build scalable systems.
Top Benefits:
401-K
401-K Matching
Adoption Assistance
+46 More
4 Days Ago
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
68 Employees
165K-180K Annually
Senior level
68 Employees
165K-180K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Robotics • Analytics
As a Lead Software Engineer at Sofar, you will contribute to front-end and back-end cloud software development. You will work on web applications, APIs, and the company’s hardware connectivity stack. The role requires a full-stack engineer proficient in modern technologies and design high-availability systems. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers are key aspects of this position.
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