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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

  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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API Backend Software Engineer
API Backend Software Engineer
About Us<br><br>At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers more than 10 trilli...
API Backend Software Engineer
API Backend Software Engineer
About Us<br><br>At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers more than 10 trilli...
Backend Software Developer
Backend Software Developer
A bit about Scalyr<br><br>Scalyr's mission is to build the best tool for engineers to understand their operational systems. Our founder, Steve Newman, cofounded Writely (aka Google Docs). Frustrate...
Backend Software Developer
Backend Software Developer
A bit about Scalyr<br><br>Scalyr's mission is to build the best tool for engineers to understand their operational systems. Our founder, Steve Newman, cofounded Writely (aka Google Docs). Frustrate...
Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Container Platform
Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Container Platform
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...
Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Container Platform
Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Container Platform
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...
C++ Software Engineer
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...
C++ Software Engineer
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...
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test - C++, backend, SDET
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test - C++, backend, SDET
Join us as we pursue our disruptive new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about our product and seek to...
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test - C++, backend, SDET
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test - C++, backend, SDET
Join us as we pursue our disruptive new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about our product and seek to...
Enterprise Systems Architect
Enterprise Systems Architect
The Business Technology (Systems) Group is a newly formed engineering organization that focuses on building internal business systems to make Merakians more efficient. We are looking for an enterpr...
Enterprise Systems Architect
Enterprise Systems Architect
The Business Technology (Systems) Group is a newly formed engineering organization that focuses on building internal business systems to make Merakians more efficient. We are looking for an enterpr...
Senior Software Engineer, Search
Senior Software Engineer, Search
The front page of the internet," Reddit brings over 330 million people together each month through their common interests, inviting them to share, vote, comment, and create across thousands of comm...
Senior Software Engineer, Search
Senior Software Engineer, Search
The front page of the internet," Reddit brings over 330 million people together each month through their common interests, inviting them to share, vote, comment, and create across thousands of comm...
Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Over the next 10 years, biotech will fundamentally rewrite the way we live. Gene editing and cell therapy will dramatically change how we treat cancer and other major illnesses. Biofuels and biomat...
Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Over the next 10 years, biotech will fundamentally rewrite the way we live. Gene editing and cell therapy will dramatically change how we treat cancer and other major illnesses. Biofuels and biomat...
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Company Overview<br><br>Expanse helps IT operations and security teams discover, manage, and secure all of their global internet assets. Current Expanse customers comprise more than 10 percent of t...
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Company Overview<br><br>Expanse helps IT operations and security teams discover, manage, and secure all of their global internet assets. Current Expanse customers comprise more than 10 percent of t...
Software Engineer (Back End)
Software Engineer (Back End)
THE COMPANY<br><br>What do you get when you cross the best of Silicon Valley innovation with the agriculture economy? Farmer's Business Network, Inc.!<br><br>We are proudly Farmers First℠. Created ...
Software Engineer (Back End)
Software Engineer (Back End)
THE COMPANY<br><br>What do you get when you cross the best of Silicon Valley innovation with the agriculture economy? Farmer's Business Network, Inc.!<br><br>We are proudly Farmers First℠. Created ...
Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft Integration (Contractor)
Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft Integration (Contractor)
New Relic<br><br>Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft Integration (Contractor)<br><br>San Francisco, California<br><br>We're looking for a Software / Integration engineer contract (6 months we would ...
Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft Integration (Contractor)
Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft Integration (Contractor)
New Relic<br><br>Senior Software Engineer, MuleSoft Integration (Contractor)<br><br>San Francisco, California<br><br>We're looking for a Software / Integration engineer contract (6 months we would ...
Sr. System Automation Engineer
Sr. System Automation Engineer
Overview:<br><br>POSITION SUMMARY:<br><br>Genomic Health's Release Engineering team has made a significant investment in Environment Management automation. This role is a critical player in taking ...
Sr. System Automation Engineer
Sr. System Automation Engineer
Overview:<br><br>POSITION SUMMARY:<br><br>Genomic Health's Release Engineering team has made a significant investment in Environment Management automation. This role is a critical player in taking ...
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Infrastructure is not a back office function at Coinbase. It is a product that we hold to the same quality standards as any other that we ship (in our case, with internal and open source customers)...
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Infrastructure is not a back office function at Coinbase. It is a product that we hold to the same quality standards as any other that we ship (in our case, with internal and open source customers)...
Backend Software Engineer
Backend Software Engineer
About eSpark Learning<br><br>At eSpark, we're building the next generation of tools to help students succeed in school and in life. Using student data and teacher insight, we curate the best learni...
Backend Software Engineer
Backend Software Engineer
About eSpark Learning<br><br>At eSpark, we're building the next generation of tools to help students succeed in school and in life. Using student data and teacher insight, we curate the best learni...
Software Engineer - .Net
Software Engineer - .Net
Summary<br><br>Esurance is looking for a Software Engineer .net to join a dynamic and award-winning team of individuals who are committed to making insurance smarter, easier, and dare we say- coole...
Software Engineer - .Net
Software Engineer - .Net
Summary<br><br>Esurance is looking for a Software Engineer .net to join a dynamic and award-winning team of individuals who are committed to making insurance smarter, easier, and dare we say- coole...
Senior Back-End Services Engineer
Senior Back-End Services Engineer
Mode is changing how organizations make decisions by equipping every single person with the power to collaborate on analytics and share insights at the pace of work today. We're building the most a...
Senior Back-End Services Engineer
Senior Back-End Services Engineer
Mode is changing how organizations make decisions by equipping every single person with the power to collaborate on analytics and share insights at the pace of work today. We're building the most a...
Back-End Services Engineer
Back-End Services Engineer
Mode is changing how organizations make decisions by equipping every single person with the power to collaborate on analytics and share insights at the pace of work today. We're building the most a...
Back-End Services Engineer
Back-End Services Engineer
Mode is changing how organizations make decisions by equipping every single person with the power to collaborate on analytics and share insights at the pace of work today. We're building the most a...
Engineer II, Core Systems
Engineer II, Core Systems
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...
Engineer II, Core Systems
Engineer II, Core Systems
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...
Expert Software Engineer, .NET
Expert Software Engineer, .NET
Overview<br><br>Would you like to join Practice Fusion, an Allscripts company, as we work together to reshape the future of healthcare? We are on a mission to help small, independent practices thri...
Expert Software Engineer, .NET
Expert Software Engineer, .NET
Overview<br><br>Would you like to join Practice Fusion, an Allscripts company, as we work together to reshape the future of healthcare? We are on a mission to help small, independent practices thri...
Systems Engineer, Bikes & Scooters
Systems Engineer, Bikes & Scooters
At Lyft, community is what we are and it's what we do. It's what makes us different. To create the best ride for all, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organ...
Systems Engineer, Bikes & Scooters
Systems Engineer, Bikes & Scooters
At Lyft, community is what we are and it's what we do. It's what makes us different. To create the best ride for all, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organ...
Software Engineer - .Net
Software Engineer - .Net
Summary<br><br>Esurance is looking for a Software Engineer to join a dynamic and award-winning team of individuals who are committed to making insurance smarter, easier, and dare we say- cooler. As...
Software Engineer - .Net
Software Engineer - .Net
Summary<br><br>Esurance is looking for a Software Engineer to join a dynamic and award-winning team of individuals who are committed to making insurance smarter, easier, and dare we say- cooler. As...
Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Founded by Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is a new kind of philanthropy that's leveraging technology to help solve some of the world's toughest...
Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure
Founded by Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is a new kind of philanthropy that's leveraging technology to help solve some of the world's toughest...
Software Engineer, Data (Product Integration)
Software Engineer, Data (Product Integration)
Doximity is transforming the healthcare industry. Our mission is to help doctors be more productive, informed, and connected. As a software engineer focused on our data stack, you'll work within cr...
Software Engineer, Data (Product Integration)
Software Engineer, Data (Product Integration)
Doximity is transforming the healthcare industry. Our mission is to help doctors be more productive, informed, and connected. As a software engineer focused on our data stack, you'll work within cr...
Backend Sr. Software Engineer (Evalytica)
Backend Sr. Software Engineer (Evalytica)
Overview<br><br>Welcome to Allscripts! Our Mission is to be the most trusted provider of innovative solutions that empower all stakeholders across the healthcare continuum to deliver world-class ou...
Backend Sr. Software Engineer (Evalytica)
Backend Sr. Software Engineer (Evalytica)
Overview<br><br>Welcome to Allscripts! Our Mission is to be the most trusted provider of innovative solutions that empower all stakeholders across the healthcare continuum to deliver world-class ou...
Sr. Software Engineer- Backend Java
Sr. Software Engineer- Backend Java
Join us as we pursue our disruptive new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are excited about our product and seek to de...
Sr. Software Engineer- Backend Java
Sr. Software Engineer- Backend Java
Join us as we pursue our disruptive new vision to make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people who are excited about our product and seek to de...
(Sr.) Infrastructure Engineer
(Sr.) Infrastructure Engineer
JOB SUMMARY<br><br>We are looking to fill a mid level to Senior Infrastructure Engineer for the Edmodo Ops team. An ideal candidate would have a strong analytical bent and several years of experien...
(Sr.) Infrastructure Engineer
(Sr.) Infrastructure Engineer
JOB SUMMARY<br><br>We are looking to fill a mid level to Senior Infrastructure Engineer for the Edmodo Ops team. An ideal candidate would have a strong analytical bent and several years of experien...
Integration Developer
Integration Developer
About Us<br><br>At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers more than 10 trilli...
Integration Developer
Integration Developer
About Us<br><br>At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers more than 10 trilli...
React & Go Engineer
React & Go Engineer
About Us<br><br>At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers more than 10 trilli...
React & Go Engineer
React & Go Engineer
About Us<br><br>At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal: to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers more than 10 trilli...
IT Systems Engineer - Tools
IT Systems Engineer - Tools
As a Systems Engineer on the IT team at Reddit, you will focus on building tools for IT and help support cross-functional teams. By providing deeper integrations between the line of business, SaaS ...
IT Systems Engineer - Tools
IT Systems Engineer - Tools
As a Systems Engineer on the IT team at Reddit, you will focus on building tools for IT and help support cross-functional teams. By providing deeper integrations between the line of business, SaaS ...
Software Engineer (Back End)
Software Engineer (Back End)
Software Engineer (Back end)<br><br>Monitise Americas, Inc., San Francisco, California<br><br>Team Platform Engineering<br><br>Reporting into VP Product Engineering<br><br>Position Type Regular Ful...
Software Engineer (Back End)
Software Engineer (Back End)
Software Engineer (Back end)<br><br>Monitise Americas, Inc., San Francisco, California<br><br>Team Platform Engineering<br><br>Reporting into VP Product Engineering<br><br>Position Type Regular Ful...

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Top Skills for Backend Engineers

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