36 entry level backend engineer jobs at 15 companies in Washington

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Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
Node.js, Python, Elasticsearch, Redis
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Backend Compiler Engineer
Austin or Texas or Oregon or California or Redmond or Santa Clara
$124k-$242k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
2+ YOE2+ years compiler code generation experience, B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent, strong C++ skills, compiler optimization experience, good communication and documentation.
C++, CUDA, DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, PTX, LLVM, TableGen, LLVM IR, Machine IR (MIR)
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Backend Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure for SDLC - Engineering Efficiency
Seattle, Washington, United States
$148k-$301k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related,2+ years backend development,proficiency in Go/Java/Python,experience with distributed systems,databases/caching/messaging,LLM/AI integration experience,strong communication and ownership.
Go, Java, Python, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, CI/CD, LLM, RAG
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Backend Software Development Engineer II
Seattle, Washington, United States
$119k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Expedia Group
Expedia GroupNASDAQ: EXPE: Operates a global platform for travel bookings and services.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent,2+ years software engineering experience,ownership of services end-to-end,proficiency in modern programming languages,systems design and production operations experience,foundational AI/ML familiarity.
Java, Scala, Kotlin, CI/CD, AI/ML
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Software Engineer, Backend, Level 4
Santa Monica or Los Angeles or New York City or Bellevue or Seattle or San Francisco or Palo Alto
$157k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Snap
SnapNYSE: SNAP: Develops social media applications and augmented reality technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS or equivalent experience, 2+ years post-degree software development experience, distributed systems/backend experience, strong collaboration skills, proficiency with Java/C++/Python and cloud/NoSQL systems, ability to use AI tools responsibly.
Java, C++, Python, NoSQL, Memcache, Redis, Kubernetes, Google services, AWS services, AI tools
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Backend Compiler Engineer
Austin or Santa Clara or Redmond or Texas or California or Oregon
$124k-$242k/yr HybridFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
2+ YOEBachelors in CS/Engineering or equivalent, 2+ years compiler code generation experience, strong C++ skills, compiler background, and good communication/documentation skills.
C++, LLVM, TableGen, LLVM IR, Machine IR (MIR), CUDA, PTX, DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan
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Software Engineer Intern - Backend Focused - Winter 2027
New York or San Francisco or Seattle
OnsiteInternship, Temporary
Rippling
Rippling: Unified platform managing workforce HR, IT, and finance operations
Current undergraduate/graduate student in CS or related field, previous software engineering internship experience with Python, backend programming skills, strong communication and critical thinking.
Python, Slack, Microsoft 365
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Senior/Software Engineer II - Backend
Redmond, Washington, United States
$102k-$261k/yr HybridFull Time
Microsoft
MicrosoftNASDAQ: MSFT: Develops software, services, devices, and cloud computing solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related and 2+ years engineering experience (or equivalent); coding in C/C++/C#/Java/JavaScript/Python; cloud and secure systems experience; must pass Microsoft security screening.
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Azure, AWS, GCP, CI/CD, AI/ML
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Software Engineer, Full Stack, Level 4
Los Angeles or New York City or Bellevue or Seattle or San Francisco or Palo Alto or Santa Monica
$157k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Snap
SnapNYSE: SNAP: Provides visual messaging software and augmented reality wearable devices.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years post-degree software development, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS and one or more backend languages (Java, Golang, NodeJs, Python), front-end frameworks, unit testing, and full-stack web development.
JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Golang, NodeJs, Python, React, Angular, Vue, WebGL, Canvas, WebAssembly, Service workers, GraphQL, NoSQL, Memcache, Redis, Kubernetes, Google, AWS
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Security Engineer II -SAAS
Seattle or Plano
$119k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan ChaseNYSE: JPM: Global financial services firm providing banking and investment solutions.
1+ YOEExperience building production backend and streaming/event-driven systems (Java), secure software development, authentication/authorization design, and operationalizing observability and reliability; 1+ years experience preferred.
Java, OIDC, OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, Kafka
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Junior Design Engineer, Americas
New York or San Francisco or Austin or Portland or Los Angeles or Seattle or Boston or Chicago or Denver or United States
$98k-$165k/yr RemoteFull Time
Ashby: Provides all-in-one recruiting software for high-growth businesses.
0+ YOEDesign and implement UI/UX and production-quality code; proficiency with TypeScript, React, CSS; familiarity with backend technologies (Node.js, GraphQL, Postgres, Redis); strong visual design and product thinking. Junior applicants: 0–2 years industry experience.
TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, Postgres, Redis, CSS
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Software Engineer, Wikidata Platform
San Francisco or Arizona or California or Colorado or Connecticut or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Idaho or Illinois or Indiana or Iowa or Maryland or Massachusetts or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or New Jersey or New Mexico or New York or North Carolina or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Puerto Rico or Rhode Island or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Vermont or Virginia or Washington or West Virginia or Wisconsin or Wyoming or Brazil or Canada or Colombia or France or Germany or Ghana or India or Indonesia or Italy or Kenya or Mexico or Morocco or Netherlands or Poland or Singapore or South Africa or Spain or Switzerland or United Kingdom
$95k-$149k/yr RemoteFull Time
Wikimedia Foundation
Wikimedia Foundation: Operates Wikipedia and provides global free knowledge infrastructure.
2+ YOE2+ years backend/platform engineering on distributed systems, proficiency in Java or C++, experience with production-grade services, observability, and data processing technologies.
Java, C++, Kafka, Flink, Docker, Kubernetes, RDF, SPARQL
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Software Engineer | Frontend
Lisbon or San Francisco or Sunnyvale or Raleigh or Seattle or Boston or London or Bangalore or Dublin or Kyiv or Portugal
OnsiteFull Time
SingleStore
SingleStore: Provides a distributed SQL database for real-time analytics.
2+ YOEFrontend engineer with 2+ years on a SaaS product; strong experience with React and TypeScript, browser application architecture, and familiarity with backend languages (Golang, Python, Rust) is a plus.
React, TypeScript, Golang, Python, Rust, SQL
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Sr. Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure
Bellevue, Washington, United States
$139k-$229k/yr HybridFull Time
LinkedInNASDAQ: MSFT: Professional social network for career development and job recruitment.
2+ YOEBA/BS or equivalent experience, 2+ years software development experience, proficiency in object-oriented languages, and experience building distributed or large-scale backend systems.
Java, C++, Python, Go, Rust, C#, Scala, Hadoop, Spark, Kubernetes, Feather, GraphQL, GRPC, Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza, Venice
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Software Engineer 3, Voyage Control Plane
Palo Alto or Seattle
$106k-$209k/yr HybridFull Time
MongoDB
MongoDBNASDAQ: MDB: Cloud-based document database platform for software application development.
2+ YOE2+ years building distributed backend systems; strong skills in TypeScript, Go, Java, or Python; experience with cloud-native architectures, multi-tenant design, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, observability, and billing pipelines.
Typescript, Go, Java, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, OpenAPI Specification, Swagger, gRPC, Python FastAPI, MongoDB Atlas
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Jr. Software Engineer, Mobile
Seattle, Washington, United States
$120k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics: Builds AI-powered laser robots for autonomous weed control.
Experience building cross-platform mobile apps (Flutter or React Native), backend/API integration, App Store publishing, BS in Computer Science or related field, strong communication; willing to work in Seattle office 4 days/week.
Flutter, React Native, App Store, APIs
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Intern Conversion: Software Developer
Poughkeepsie or Lowell or Durham or Bellevue or San Jose or Dallas
$88k-$152k/yr HybridFull Time, Internship
IBM
IBMNew York Stock Exchange: IBM: Global technology providing enterprise software, cloud, and consulting.
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field, available for an in-person full-time co-op (Jan–Jun 2026). Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue, backend tech (Node.js/Java/Python/SQL), Git/IDEs, APIs, containers, and cloud platforms. Must be able to work without visa sponsorship.
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue, Node.js, Java, Python, SQL, Git, IDEs, APIs, IBM Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Linux, Unix, GO, NodeJS, Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Db2, Oracle, SQL Server, Jenkins, Puppeteer, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Travis, REST API
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Software Engineer Intern (Payment Network) - Global Payment - 2026 Summer(BS/MS)
Seattle, Washington, United States
OnsiteInternship
ByteDance
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
Currently enrolled undergraduate/graduate student available for a 12-week summer internship; experience with Java/Go/C++/C#/Python and backend development; strong analytical and attention to detail.
Java, Go, C++, C#, Python
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EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Growth Platforms - Software Engineer - Sr Assoc/Consultant (New York, NY, US, 10001-8604)
New York or Atlanta or Boston or Chicago or Dallas or Denver or Detroit or Houston or Los Angeles or McLean or Hoboken or Philadelphia or San Francisco or Seattle
$130k-$185k/yr HybridFull Time
EY
EY: Global firm providing audit, tax, and professional consulting services.
1.5+ YOEBachelor's degree plus ~2 years related experience (or graduate degree plus ~18 months). Experience with backend/full‑stack development (Python, Java, Scala, TypeScript), cloud (AWS/GCP), containerization, IaC, LLM integration, and productionizing AI tooling; strong communication and client‑facing skills.
Python, Java, Scala, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Microsoft Copilot