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Hybrid
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
190K-250K Annually
Senior level
190K-250K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Software Engineer, Backend will develop scalable distributed systems, build REST APIs, and ensure high-quality software delivery while collaborating with teammates and stakeholders.
Top Skills: AWSAws LambdaNext.JsPythonReactRest ApiSnowflakeTypescript
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In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
350K-500K Annually
Senior level
350K-500K Annually
Senior level
Software
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll design scalable solutions, lead technical architecture, contribute to products, and work in a dynamic environment with a focus on high-quality code.
Top Skills: AWSDjangoDockerGCPKubernetesPython
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Remote or Hybrid
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
110K-160K Annually
Senior level
110K-160K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Software
Develop core backend services using Golang and PostgreSQL. Engage in peer code reviews, ensure software security, and advocate for CI/CD practices.
Top Skills: DockerGoPostgres
Reposted 13 Hours AgoSaved
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Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Easy Apply
Mid level
Mid level
Insurance
The Backend Engineer will develop infrastructure for product integration, create documentation for team training, and influence technology decisions.
Top Skills: .NetC#GitGitSQL
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Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Easy Apply
186K-219K Annually
Senior level
186K-219K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
Develop and implement AI solutions and backend services, mentor colleagues, and enhance systems reliability while addressing complex challenges in crypto compliance and customer support.
Top Skills: Ai InfrastructureDockerGenaiGoMongoDBPostgresPython
Reposted 2 Days AgoSaved
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Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Easy Apply
Senior level
Senior level
Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Automation
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will develop and maintain deployment infrastructure for GitLab's self-managed customers, ensuring secure and scalable operations across various environments.
Top Skills: GoGrafanaHelmKubernetesPostgresPrometheusRubyTerraform
Reposted 6 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
180K-197K Annually
Mid level
180K-197K Annually
Mid level
Software • Hospitality
As a Backend Engineer, you will build and scale the platform, define backend architecture, and develop APIs in a collaborative environment.
Top Skills: DrizzleKubernetesLlmsPostgresPulsarTemporalTypescript
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In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
130K-280K Annually
Mid level
130K-280K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Hardware • Security • Software
Lead development of high-performance backend systems, collaborate on software infrastructure for cloud cameras, mentor junior engineers, optimize existing software.
Top Skills: C++Cloud-Based TechnologiesGoPython
Reposted 3 Days AgoSaved
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Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Easy Apply
142K-210K Annually
Junior
142K-210K Annually
Junior
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
As a Software Engineer II in the Credit Decisioning team, you will design and develop backend systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support project delivery and operations.
Top Skills: AWSKotlinKubernetesMySQLPython
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Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
144K-261K Annually
Mid level
144K-261K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Productivity • Software • Automation
Build and scale backend and full-stack systems for enterprise customers: design APIs and platform services, improve observability and reliability, respond to incidents, integrate AI features, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact enterprise capabilities.
Top Skills: Ai AgentsAmazon SqsAPIsCi/CdDatadogFastifyGrafanaGraylogKafkaMulti-Agent PatternsNode.jsPythonVpc
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Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Easy Apply
186K-219K Annually
Junior
186K-219K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
Design, build, and scale highly performant, highly available backend systems for advanced crypto trading instruments. Architect robust services supporting multiple instrument types, collaborate with product and design, and deliver high-value, observable features for traders worldwide.
Top Skills: GoMongoDBRedisSnowflake
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Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Easy Apply
186K-219K Annually
Senior level
186K-219K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Fintech • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
Design and maintain backend systems for stablecoin payments, lead projects, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.
Top Skills: AWSGCPGoJava
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Reposted 13 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
130K-280K Annually
Mid level
130K-280K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Hardware • Security • Software
As a Senior Backend Engineer, build scalable backend systems for processing and analyzing vast amounts of data and work in an agile development team.
Top Skills: Cloud-Based SoftwareDatabasesProgramming Languages
Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
168K-210K Annually
Expert/Leader
168K-210K Annually
Expert/Leader
Healthtech
The Lead Backend Engineer will manage Provider Servicing systems, develop AI-powered solutions, support microservices, and mentor other engineers.
Top Skills: AWSCursorGCPGithub CopilotJavaMulesoftPostgresSpring CloudSQL
Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
130K-160K Annually
Mid level
130K-160K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Software • Analytics
The Backend Engineer will own the backend system, deliver RESTful APIs, enhance user experience, and work with front-end developers in a dynamic startup environment.
Top Skills: Apache FlinkAWSDropwizardJavaKubernetesRestful Apis
Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
180K-180K Annually
Mid level
180K-180K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Tech
The Founding Backend Engineer will architect and build backend systems, design data infrastructure, develop APIs, integrate AI, and shape engineering culture, focusing on rapid product deployment and customer feedback.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGCPGraphQLK8SNode.jsPostgresPythonRest
Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Expert/Leader
Expert/Leader
Software
This role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems, mentoring a team, and ensuring high performance and security in software delivery. Expertise in cloud infrastructure and SaaS systems is required.
Top Skills: Ci/CdGCPJavaPython
Reposted 8 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
293K-325K Annually
Senior level
293K-325K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Generative AI
This role involves designing and building high-performance backend systems and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving product needs.
Top Skills: GoPythonServer-Side Technologies
14 Days AgoSaved
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Hybrid
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Easy Apply
113K-252K Annually
Senior level
113K-252K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Productivity • Software • Travel • Automation
The Sr. Backend Software Engineer will build scalable microservices for real-time fraud detection and work closely with data scientists on risk management solutions.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGithub ActionsJavaKubernetesMicroservicesSpring Boot
9 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
200K-250K Annually
Senior level
200K-250K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The role involves leading backend development, collaborating on system design, and ensuring technical excellence while working on healthcare technology solutions.
Top Skills: DockerFastapiFlaskGoKubernetesPython
Reposted 5 Days AgoSaved
Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
144K-216K Annually
Senior level
144K-216K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Productivity • Software • Automation
Design and build partner-facing APIs and the Powered by Zapier platform, improve developer tools and docs, ensure scalability and reliability, collaborate cross-functionally, lead technical initiatives, and mentor teammates to support partner integration and embedded automation.
Top Skills: Api KeysDjangoDjango Rest FrameworkJwtsNext.JsOauthOpenapiPythonReact
Reposted 9 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Mid level
Mid level
Angel or VC Firm
Design and build scalable backend services in Node.js/TypeScript, architect database systems, implement real-time communication, and manage infrastructure for rapid growth.
Top Skills: AWSDockerGCPKubernetesNode.jsPostgresRedisTypescriptWebrtcWebsockets
Reposted 9 Days AgoSaved
In-Office or Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Senior level
Senior level
Blockchain • Cryptocurrency • NFT • Web3
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll design and implement backend systems for financial technology, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. You'll lead a team of engineers, conduct code reviews, and maintain industry standards.
Top Skills: PostgresReactRedisTypescript
12 Hours AgoSaved
Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
192K-249K Annually
Senior level
192K-249K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Music • Payments • Professional Services • Sharing Economy
The Lead Back-End Engineer will design, write, and review production code, establish engineering standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance backend practices and code quality.
Top Skills: AWSC#DynamoDBEcsGoGraphQLJavaRdsSnsSqs
Reposted 12 Hours AgoSaved
Remote
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
144K-299K Annually
Senior level
144K-299K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • Information Technology • Other
Lead and oversee full stack applications for Yahoo Search, ensuring architectural integrity and code quality while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills: AWSAzureC++ExpressFastifyGCPGraphQLJavaScriptNestNode.jsPostgresPythonReactRestVue
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