63 junior backend developer jobs at 43 companies in Fairfield, CA
🚀PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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.
Ketch: Data permissioning platform for automated privacy and compliance.
1+ YOE1+ year software engineering experience; strong backend development in Golang (or Java/Python/Scala); experience with cloud-native production systems, distributed systems, CI/CD, and databases; strong communication and collaboration skills.
PlusMinusOne: Develops and markets a portfolio of utility and lifestyle apps
0+ YOE3rd/4th-year CS or engineering student with backend interest; hands-on backend experience via coursework/projects/internships; OOP, data structures, algorithms, and Git familiarity; strong analytical and communication skills.
Santa Monica or Los Angeles or New York City or Bellevue or Seattle or San Francisco or Palo Alto
$157k-$235k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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
New York City or San Francisco or London or Sydney
$170k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Sigma Computing: Cloud-native analytics platform featuring a spreadsheet-style interface.
2+ YOE2+ years building high-quality software; strong CS fundamentals; experience with backend services, continuous deployment, and cloud infrastructure; teamwork and ownership mindset.
Instabase: Automates data extraction and analysis for unstructured enterprise content
2+ YOEBS/MS/PhD or equivalent experience; 2+ years professional software development; proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure); strong CS fundamentals and customer-focused mindset.
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.
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/yrRemoteFull 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.
CareerSwift: AI-powered recruitment and job search automation platform
3+ YOERequires 3+ years with React, JavaScript/TypeScript, modern CSS frameworks, and REST/GraphQL API integration; experience optimizing UI performance and collaborating with designers/backend engineers.
Clera: AI talent agent matching professionals with high-growth startup roles
2+ YOE2+ years software development; experience defining frontend architecture; hands-on Kubernetes; APIs/backend experience; background in systems or distributed systems.
Software Development Engineer, Music Metrics & Data Platform
San Francisco, California, United States
$165k-$224k/yrOnsiteFull Time
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
2+ YOE2+ years professional software development and design/architecture experience; experience with mobile or backend development; familiarity with cross-platform frameworks; strong communication and mentoring skills.
Stripe: Provides online payment processing and financial infrastructure for businesses.
1+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related plus 1 year software development (including internship), 1 year Python, backend API design, front-end UI development, data analysis experience, and contributions to large-scale codebases.
Hopae: Provides decentralized digital identity and verification infrastructure.
2+ YOE2+ years backend experience with Node.js and TypeScript; experience designing scalable systems, APIs, and integrations with eID/auth systems; familiarity with Docker, message brokers, and cloud environments.
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.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 2 years C++ development, backend and distributed systems experience, SQL and data modeling, strong communication and critical thinking.
Form Energy: Developing multi-day batteries for grid-scale energy storage.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree plus 2+ years software engineering experience; full‑stack UI and backend development; experience with React; familiarity or willingness to learn Python, Go, gRPC, Protobuf, and industrial protocols; strong collaboration and ownership.
React, Python, Go, gRPC, Protobuf, Modbus, DNP3, CAN
Goodfire: Developing tools to interpret and steer artificial intelligence systems.
2+ YOE2+ years building production software; full‑stack depth in frontend, backend, systems, or infrastructure; strong product judgment; collaboration with research, design, and customer teams; focus on model interpretability.
Pave: Cloud-based software for managing and benchmarking employee compensation.
2+ YOE2+ years engineering experience (full-stack, backend, or frontend); experience with TypeScript and Node.js preferred; strong product instincts, collaboration, and execution focus; B2B SaaS experience a plus.