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  1. PHP
  2. .NET
  3. Java
  4. C++
  5. C

Backend Engineer Jobs in SF Bay Area

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A Backend Engineer position includes many different responsibilities like the creation and design of system architecture and services, as well as building robust, scalable software using programming languages like Ruby, Java and Scala. Backend Engineers improve code quality using performing code reviews, automation and writing unit tests. Backend Engineers frequently collaborate with other members of the technical team, including Frontend Engineers. They also work with design teams to understand end-user needs and transform them into a technical solution. Backend Engineers should also know OOP, software design, Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Python and Perl.

Living and Working in the San Francisco Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is a dynamic city to work in with plenty of job opportunities in a variety of fields and industries including business, finance and technology. This picturesque city is located in Northern California and is headquarters to five different top banking institutions. It is also the headquarters to other well-known corporations such as Craiglist, Uber, Lyft, Gap and Levi Strauss. Popular Social Media sites such as Pinterest and Twitter are also located here. There are two universities in the city. San Francisco also ranks as the city with the 7th highest incomes.

There are numerous things to do and see in San Francisco. It has multiple diverse districts like North Beach, Chinatown and the Financial District. It is also home to cable cars and the most crooked street in the world. The San Francisco Bay Area also has a vibrant cultural scene and a wide array of restaurants.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
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The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $110,000 to a high of $210,000, with a median salary of $170,000.

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Search Engine Optimization Consultant
Search Engine Optimization Consultant
Search Engine Optimization Consultant - NYC<br><br>The scope of responsibilities relates to technical and content consultation, including page and site-development advisement, keyword strategy, CMS...
Search Engine Optimization Consultant
Search Engine Optimization Consultant
Search Engine Optimization Consultant - NYC<br><br>The scope of responsibilities relates to technical and content consultation, including page and site-development advisement, keyword strategy, CMS...
Integration Architect
Integration Architect
Overview<br><br>At Perficient you'll deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. And you'll do it with ...
Integration Architect
Integration Architect
Overview<br><br>At Perficient you'll deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. And you'll do it with ...
Net Software Engineer II
Net Software Engineer II
Net Software Engineer II<br><br>Location: San Francisco, CA<br><br>Duration: 6 months contract to hire<br><br>Description:<br><br>Basic function:<br><br>* Client has a full stack .NET Software Engi...
Net Software Engineer II
Net Software Engineer II
Net Software Engineer II<br><br>Location: San Francisco, CA<br><br>Duration: 6 months contract to hire<br><br>Description:<br><br>Basic function:<br><br>* Client has a full stack .NET Software Engi...
Sr. Back-End Engineer
Sr. Back-End Engineer
ON24 is the global leader in webinar-based marketing solutions that drive demand generation and customer engagement. Its patented cloud-based platform features interactive and immersive user interf...
Sr. Back-End Engineer
Sr. Back-End Engineer
ON24 is the global leader in webinar-based marketing solutions that drive demand generation and customer engagement. Its patented cloud-based platform features interactive and immersive user interf...
Software Infrastructure Engineer
Software Infrastructure Engineer
Software Infrastructure Engineer: San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA<br><br>Our Company<br><br>Aura is a technology company that provides small, affordable loans to working families in America. W...
Software Infrastructure Engineer
Software Infrastructure Engineer
Software Infrastructure Engineer: San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA<br><br>Our Company<br><br>Aura is a technology company that provides small, affordable loans to working families in America. W...
Software Engineer, Financial Infrastructure
Software Engineer, Financial Infrastructure
Lyft engineering creates services to foster a remarkable marketplace to connect passengers and drivers in our community. Our Financial Infrastructure Team is charged with ensuring that we have high...
Software Engineer, Financial Infrastructure
Software Engineer, Financial Infrastructure
Lyft engineering creates services to foster a remarkable marketplace to connect passengers and drivers in our community. Our Financial Infrastructure Team is charged with ensuring that we have high...
Senior Software Engineer-- Java
Senior Software Engineer-- Java
Our Company<br><br>Aura is a technology company that provides small, affordable loans to working families in America. We give our customers access to fairly priced credit and we help them build up ...
Senior Software Engineer-- Java
Senior Software Engineer-- Java
Our Company<br><br>Aura is a technology company that provides small, affordable loans to working families in America. We give our customers access to fairly priced credit and we help them build up ...
Staff Software Engineer-Java Data Product Development
Staff Software Engineer-Java Data Product Development
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind - making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and...
Staff Software Engineer-Java Data Product Development
Staff Software Engineer-Java Data Product Development
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind - making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and...
Staff Algorithm Engineer
Staff Algorithm Engineer
The Staff Algorithm Engineer will help ZEISS to bring market leading computed tomography and x-ray microscopy to the next level. Develop and implement cutting edge algorithms for computed tomograph...
Staff Algorithm Engineer
Staff Algorithm Engineer
The Staff Algorithm Engineer will help ZEISS to bring market leading computed tomography and x-ray microscopy to the next level. Develop and implement cutting edge algorithms for computed tomograph...
Senior Backend Engineer - Crypto
Senior Backend Engineer - Crypto
Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessib...
Senior Backend Engineer - Crypto
Senior Backend Engineer - Crypto
Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessib...
Software Engineer - Backend
Software Engineer - Backend
At Disqus, a business unit of Zeta Global, we enable comment communities and fosters dynamic discussion about pretty much everything. You'll be working with the product, design, and engineering tea...
Software Engineer - Backend
Software Engineer - Backend
At Disqus, a business unit of Zeta Global, we enable comment communities and fosters dynamic discussion about pretty much everything. You'll be working with the product, design, and engineering tea...
Java Software Engineer
Java Software Engineer
Java Software Engineer<br><br>Marin Software<br><br>San Francisco<br><br>We develop a SaaS product to manage, measure, and optimize digital campaigns across multiple channels, publishers and biddab...
Java Software Engineer
Java Software Engineer
Java Software Engineer<br><br>Marin Software<br><br>San Francisco<br><br>We develop a SaaS product to manage, measure, and optimize digital campaigns across multiple channels, publishers and biddab...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Role and Responsibilities:<br><br>2U's IT Infrastructure team is fast-paced and full of people passionate about delivering high quality technology solutions to our employees who are changing the la...
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer
Role and Responsibilities:<br><br>2U's IT Infrastructure team is fast-paced and full of people passionate about delivering high quality technology solutions to our employees who are changing the la...
Senior Java Software Engineer
Senior Java Software Engineer
Responsibilities:<br><br>As a Senior Software Engineer, you will focus on projects that help our customers address their online privacy challenges. You will be responsible for designing and impleme...
Senior Java Software Engineer
Senior Java Software Engineer
Responsibilities:<br><br>As a Senior Software Engineer, you will focus on projects that help our customers address their online privacy challenges. You will be responsible for designing and impleme...
Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
Job Description<br><br>Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI) is a global provider of enterprise software support products and services, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP ...
Sr. Systems Engineer
Sr. Systems Engineer
Job Description<br><br>Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI) is a global provider of enterprise software support products and services, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP ...
Senior Java Software Engineer - SF
Senior Java Software Engineer - SF
Responsibilities:<br><br>As a Java Software Engineer you will focus on projects that help our customers address their online privacy challenges. You will be responsible for designing and implementi...
Senior Java Software Engineer - SF
Senior Java Software Engineer - SF
Responsibilities:<br><br>As a Java Software Engineer you will focus on projects that help our customers address their online privacy challenges. You will be responsible for designing and implementi...
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend<br><br>Slack is looking for Senior Backend Engineers to build features, design and implement API methods, and improve the performance and reliability of our system...
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend<br><br>Slack is looking for Senior Backend Engineers to build features, design and implement API methods, and improve the performance and reliability of our system...
Software Engineer: C# / .Net
Software Engineer: C# / .Net
Transforming the future of healthcare isn't something we take lightly. It takes teams of the best and the brightest, working together to make an impact.<br><br>As one of the largest healthcare tech...
Software Engineer: C# / .Net
Software Engineer: C# / .Net
Transforming the future of healthcare isn't something we take lightly. It takes teams of the best and the brightest, working together to make an impact.<br><br>As one of the largest healthcare tech...
Principal Engineer, Search
Principal Engineer, Search
Job Overview:<br><br>A Principal Engineer is a hands-on subject matter expert who is responsible for the overall software design of many components within a system and can lead the technical implem...
Principal Engineer, Search
Principal Engineer, Search
Job Overview:<br><br>A Principal Engineer is a hands-on subject matter expert who is responsible for the overall software design of many components within a system and can lead the technical implem...
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Staff Software Engineer, Backend<br><br>Slack is looking for Staff Backend Engineers to build features, design and implement API methods, and improve the performance and reliability of our systems ...
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Staff Software Engineer, Backend<br><br>Slack is looking for Staff Backend Engineers to build features, design and implement API methods, and improve the performance and reliability of our systems ...
Software Engineer, Java
Software Engineer, Java
Job Overview:<br><br>Macys.com Website Application Development develops the highly scalable, light weight, Java web applications that create the customer experience for macys.com and bloomingdales....
Software Engineer, Java
Software Engineer, Java
Job Overview:<br><br>Macys.com Website Application Development develops the highly scalable, light weight, Java web applications that create the customer experience for macys.com and bloomingdales....
Senior C++ Software Engineer
Senior C++ Software Engineer
Scale Computing is looking for a curious, motivated software engineer to join our engineering team. We build complex, highly-available, distributed systems that are used by thousands of mission-cri...
Senior C++ Software Engineer
Senior C++ Software Engineer
Scale Computing is looking for a curious, motivated software engineer to join our engineering team. We build complex, highly-available, distributed systems that are used by thousands of mission-cri...
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the architectural planning, design, implementation, ongoing management and overall transformation of enterprise hybrid cloud services, and infrastructure...
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the architectural planning, design, implementation, ongoing management and overall transformation of enterprise hybrid cloud services, and infrastructure...
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the architectural planning, design, implementation, ongoing management and overall transformation of enterprise hybrid cloud services, and infrastructure...
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
The Enterprise Architect is responsible for the architectural planning, design, implementation, ongoing management and overall transformation of enterprise hybrid cloud services, and infrastructure...
Senior AWS Software Engineer/ Java
Senior AWS Software Engineer/ Java
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play -it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global lea...
Senior AWS Software Engineer/ Java
Senior AWS Software Engineer/ Java
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play -it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global lea...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
We believe that service starts inside the organization and embrace a concept called "People First." At RH, you will create results with an inspiring team in a creative environment with opportunitie...
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer
We believe that service starts inside the organization and embrace a concept called "People First." At RH, you will create results with an inspiring team in a creative environment with opportunitie...
Senior Software Engineer (.Net)
Senior Software Engineer (.Net)
Summary<br><br>Esurance is looking for a Senior .Net Engineer to join a dynamic and award-winning team of individuals who are committed to making insurance smarter, easier, and dare we say- cooler....
Senior Software Engineer (.Net)
Senior Software Engineer (.Net)
Summary<br><br>Esurance is looking for a Senior .Net Engineer to join a dynamic and award-winning team of individuals who are committed to making insurance smarter, easier, and dare we say- cooler....
Software Engineering Manager, Backend
Software Engineering Manager, Backend
At Cisco Meraki, you will lead and scale out a team that is responsible for high-impact scalability and reliability challenges that face Meraki's Dashboard-our web application and cloud infrastruct...
Software Engineering Manager, Backend
Software Engineering Manager, Backend
At Cisco Meraki, you will lead and scale out a team that is responsible for high-impact scalability and reliability challenges that face Meraki's Dashboard-our web application and cloud infrastruct...
Data Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Data Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessib...
Data Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Data Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessib...
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer
Worker Sub-Type:<br><br>Regular<br><br>Job Description:<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>Working as part of our engineering team, this person will be responsible for full lifecycle development of th...
Principal Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer
Worker Sub-Type:<br><br>Regular<br><br>Job Description:<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>Working as part of our engineering team, this person will be responsible for full lifecycle development of th...

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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

  1. PHP
  2. .NET
  3. Java
  4. C++
  5. C