Backend Developer Jobs in Santa Clara

Backend Developer jobs in Santa Clara hiring now at vetted startups and product companies on Alion, updated daily. Average salary around $273,391/year. Compare remote, hybrid and on-site positions with relocation and visa sponsorship. Browse and apply today.

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The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global mass media corporation headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, the organization publishes its flagship daily newspaper, The New York Times, along with The International New York Times and digital media assets. Operating primarily under a digital-first, consumer-subscription model, the enterprise has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and non-news verticals.
nytco.com • HQ: New York, United States • 501-1000 employees
HQ: New York, United States • 501-1000 employees
Open 189 daysVerified live · 1 hour ago 7 months ago

Staff Software Engineer, Application Delivery

$171k – $284k per year (Estimated) • Equity • Staff+ • 7+ years expNew York • Remote (United States) • Staff
Go
Java
Node JS
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
AI/ML
Claude
Claude Code
Copilot
Cursor
AI Agents
LLM Guardrails
DevOps
ArgoCD
AWS
CI/CD
GCP
GitHub Actions
GitOps
Helm
Kubernetes
Progressive Delivery
Terraform
GitHub
JFrog Artifactory
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Tenstorrent

tenstorrent.com
Tenstorrent is a Canadian semiconductor company founded in 2016 and led by veteran chip architect Jim Keller. It designs artificial intelligence accelerators and RISC-V processors, and sells intellectual property licences as well as hardware, with an open-source software stack. Investors and licensees include major automotive and technology groups seeking an alternative to closed accelerator ecosystems.
tenstorrent.com • HQ: Toronto, Canada • Embedded Systems • Hardware • Machine Learning • Est. 2016
HQ: Toronto, Canada • Embedded Systems • Hardware • Machine Learning • Est. 2016
Open 192 daysTop 25% pay 7 months ago

RISC-V AI / HPC & Agentic Software Engineering Lead

$100k – $500k per year • Lead • In office (Santa Clara, United States) • Full-Time • Staff
C++
C
C++
LLVM
C
GCC
AI/ML
AI Agents
Edge AI
DevOps
HPC
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Open 230 daysTop 25% pay 8 months ago

Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

$100k – $500k per year • Staff+ • In office (Santa Clara, United States) • Full-Time • Staff
Go
Python
TypeScript
AI/ML
Edge AI
DevOps
AWS
CI/CD
Kubernetes
Ansible
Terraform
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Open 300 daysVerified live · 1 hour ago 10 months ago

Sr. Staff Engineer, RISC-V Software Workload Enablement

$166k – $311k per year (Estimated) • Staff+ • In office (Santa Clara, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Staff
Edge AI
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Rescale

rescale.com
Rescale is a high performance computing company headquartered in San Francisco, California, and founded in 2011. The company runs a platform that schedules engineering simulation and AI workloads across cloud providers and on-premise clusters, bundling hundreds of licensed simulation applications with cost and policy controls. It sells to aerospace, automotive, energy, and life sciences engineering teams that need burst capacity without managing their own clusters.
rescale.com • HQ: San Francisco, United States • AI Infrastructure • Hardware • Industrial Engineering • Science & Engineering • Software • Simulation & Digital Twin • Information Technology • Cloud Computing • Est. 2011
HQ: San Francisco, United States • AI Infrastructure • Hardware • Industrial Engineering • Science & Engineering • Software • Simulation & Digital Twin • Information Technology • Cloud Computing • Est. 2011
Open 193 daysTop 25% pay 7 months ago

Software Engineer, Backend Engineer

$115k – $159k per year • Junior • 2+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
HPC
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Kentik

kentik.com
Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams. Improve network observability, performance, and security. Network monitoring and analytics for traffic, routing, synthetic testing, and cloud.
kentik.com • Data Centers • Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology
Data Centers • Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology
Open 193 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 7 months ago

Sr Staff Distributed Systems Engineer, Platform - Storage

$200k – $245k per year • Staff+ • Remote (United States) • Internship • Staff
Rust
JavaScript
Node JS
Python
Databases
Apache Kafka
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
AI/ML
Synthetic Data
Frontend
React.js
DevOps
Akamai
CI/CD
Jenkins
Platform Engineering
GitHub
gRPC
HAProxy
Management
Jira
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Redwood Materials

redwoodmaterials.com
Redwood Materials is a circular economy and battery recycling company focused on creating a closed-loop supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy storage. Founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, the firm recovers critical metals like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper from used electronics and manufacturing scrap to produce high-performance battery components domestically. By recycling and remanufacturing these materials, it aims to lower the environmental impact and cost of batteries while strengthening North American supply chains.
redwoodmaterials.com • HQ: Carson City, United States • Manufacturing • Metals & Metallurgy • Energy & Utilities • Energy Storage • Est. 2017
HQ: Carson City, United States • Manufacturing • Metals & Metallurgy • Energy & Utilities • Energy Storage • Est. 2017
Open 199 daysVerified live · 2 hours ago 7 months ago

Senior Software Engineer

$140k – $232k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years expSan Francisco • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Senior
Python
DevOps
AWS
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Kunai

kunai.io
Kunai is a blockchain-based platform that enables developers to build and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) quickly and easily. Kunai offers a variety of features that make it easy for developers to get started with dApp development, including: A user-friendly development environment A library of pre-built dApp components A secure and scalable blockchain infrastructure Kunai is a great option for developers who are looking to build and deploy dApps without having to worry about the complexities of blockchain development.
kunai.io • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Blockchain Infrastructure • Blockchain & Crypto • Web3 & dApps
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Blockchain Infrastructure • Blockchain & Crypto • Web3 & dApps
Open 202 daysVerified live · 2 hours ago 7 months ago

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

$136k – $226k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Senior
Java
Java
Apache Tomcat
Databases
PostgreSQL
AI/ML
Copilot
Claude
DevOps
Kubernetes
OpenShift
GitHub
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Copilotkit

copilotkit.ai
The Enterprise-Ready Frontend Stack for Agents. CopilotKit lets you integrate LLMs or agents with real-time context, UI control, and full flexibility.
copilotkit.ai • Seattle • Web Development • Software • AI Agents
Seattle • Web Development • Software • AI Agents
Open 207 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 7 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Partnerships & Integrations (Open-Source)

$141k – $235k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 3+ years expSeattle • Remote (United States, Canada) • Senior
Python
TypeScript
Python
Pydantic
AI/ML
LangChain
LlamaIndex
AI Agents
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OpenProject.org

openproject.org
Achieve great things together We empower project teams to achieve great things together for the good of society. OpenProject is targeted at organizations that want to positively impact the world.
openproject.org • Financial Services • Software • Project Management
Financial Services • Software • Project Management
Open 207 daysVerified live · 7 hours ago 7 months ago

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

$89k – $217k per year (Estimated) • Senior • Remote • PhD • Full-Time • Senior • German • English
JavaScript
Ruby
TypeScript
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Stimulus
Frontend
Angular
React.js
DevOps
CI/CD
GitHub
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NearForm

nearform.com
NearForm is an Irish software company founded in 2011 and headquartered near Waterford. It builds digital products and open source platforms for international clients. The company led the development of several national contact tracing apps.
nearform.com • HQ: Waterford, Ireland • AI Agents • Digital Goods • Artificial Intelligence • Est. 2011
HQ: Waterford, Ireland • AI Agents • Digital Goods • Artificial Intelligence • Est. 2011
Open 208 daysVerified live · 9 hours ago 7 months ago

Forward Deployed Engineer

$150k – $180k per year • Senior • 8+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Staff
Python
JavaScript
Go
AI/ML
AutoGen
CrewAI
LangGraph
LLM
RAG
LangChain
AI Agents
Function Calling
Frontend
React.js
DevOps
Kubernetes
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Open 210 daysVerified live · 9 hours ago 7 months ago

Senior Software Engineer - Python & AI

$150k – $180k per year • Senior • 8+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Senior • English: C1
Python
JavaScript
Go
AI/ML
LLM
LangChain
AI Agents
LangGraph
Frontend
React.js
DevOps
Git
Kubernetes
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Open 262 daysVerified live · 9 hours ago 9 months ago

Tech Lead - Python

$170k – $200k per year • Lead • 2+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Staff
Go
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
AI/ML
LangChain
LangGraph
AI Agents
Frontend
Angular
React.js
DevOps
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
GCP
Git
Helm
Kubernetes
OpenTelemetry
Terraform
Cybersecurity
GDPR
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DistroKid

distrokid.com
DistroKid is a software platform that helps musicians and other audio creators get their music into major digital stores and streaming services. Its core job is to take the practical work out of digital distribution, so artists can upload tracks, manage releases and credits, and keep their catalogue available across multiple services without having to negotiate separate deals or handle complex delivery requirements themselves. For creators, the problem it solves is straightforward but important, reducing the friction, time and administrative overhead involved in releasing music widely and reliably.
distrokid.com • New York • Streaming & OTT Platforms • Music Industry • Software
New York • Streaming & OTT Platforms • Music Industry • Software
Open 214 daysVerified live · 3 hours ago 8 months ago

API Engineer

$189k per year • Staff+ • 10+ years exp • Remote (EU, United States, United Kingdom) • Visa sponsorship • Staff
Apex
Apex
MuleSoft
AI/ML
Edge AI
DevOps
AWS
Azure
Kong
API Gateway
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Included Health

includedhealth.com
Included Health is a company that provides health insurance and healthcare services to businesses. They offer a variety of plans and services, including:* Health insurance* Telemedicine* Mental health care* Wellness programs Included Health is committed to making healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone. They have a team of experienced healthcare professionals and software engineers who are dedicated to providing their clients with the best possible care.
includedhealth.com • Modesto • New York • Washington • Health Care • Insurance • Digital Health
Modesto • New York • Washington • Health Care • Insurance • Digital Health
Open 216 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 8 months ago

Staff Software Engineer, Product

$169k – $281k per year (Estimated) • Staff+ • 7+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Staff
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Open 371 dayVerified live · 1 day ago 1 year ago

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

$140k – $233k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
Go
Java
Python
Ruby
Databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
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Compoundplanning

compoundplanning.com
About Compound Planning is your digital family office. Today, there is no Apple of wealth management–no leading service that every ambitious person uses because it delivers unparalleled quality.
compoundplanning.com • Milwaukee • Banking • Asset Management • Financial Services
Milwaukee • Banking • Asset Management • Financial Services
Open 216 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 8 months ago

Staff Software Engineer

$120k – $200k per year • Staff+ • 6+ years expMilwaukee • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Staff
JavaScript
Node JS
Databases
PostgreSQL
Frontend
Next.js
React.js
DevOps
AWS
CI/CD
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Syllable

syllable.ai
Build, run, and optimize voice, SMS, and chat AI agents on Syllable's Agentic Platform. Includes enterprise security, monitoring and multilingual support.
syllable.ai • Mountain View • LLM & Generative AI • Artificial Intelligence • AI Agents
Mountain View • LLM & Generative AI • Artificial Intelligence • AI Agents
Open 228 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 8 months ago

Software Engineer II

$104k – $189k per year (Estimated) • Middle • Mountain View • Remote (United States, Canada) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Middle
C#
C++
JavaScript
Python
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Armada Investment

armada.com
Armada Investment is a Zurich-based private investment firm founded in 2000 by Swiss entrepreneur Daniel S. Aegerter. The firm provides founder capital and strategic support to early-stage technology companies while managing a diversified portfolio across private equity, public market securities, and real estate. Operating primarily as a family office, the company focuses on backing technology-driven entrepreneurs in Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States within sectors such as clean energy, artificial intelligence, and financial technology.
armada.com • HQ: Zurich, Switzerland • Wealth Management • Real Estate Investment • Real Estate • Venture Capital • Financial Services • Asset Management • Est. 2000
HQ: Zurich, Switzerland • Wealth Management • Real Estate Investment • Real Estate • Venture Capital • Financial Services • Asset Management • Est. 2000
Verified live · 1 hour ago 8 months ago

Distinguished Engineer / Technical Fellow

$146k – $292k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 15+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Principal
C++
Rust
AI/ML
Computer Vision
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Point Click Care

pointclickcare.com
PointClickCare is a leading provider of software solutions for the long-term and post-acute care market. Our solutions help providers to improve patient care, optimize operations, and increase revenue. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience.
pointclickcare.com • HQ: Mississauga, Canada • Software • Health Care • Digital Health
HQ: Mississauga, Canada • Software • Health Care • Digital Health
Verified live · 1 hour ago 8 months ago

Principal Software Engineer - Big Data & Java

$183k – $203k per year • Lead • 10+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Principal
Java
Databases
Apache Hudi
Databricks
Trino
AI/ML
dbt
Great Expectations
Spark
DevOps
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
GCP
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SpruceID

spruceid.com
SpruceID helps governments design, integrate, and operate secure identity, verification, and data exchange systems across legacy platforms. Trusted by public programs nationwide.
spruceid.com • Network Security • Fraud Detection • Professional Services
Network Security • Fraud Detection • Professional Services
Open 238 daysTop 25% pay 8 months ago

Full-Stack Software Engineer – Remote

$120k – $200k per year • Junior • 2+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Junior
C#
Go
Java
Rust
TypeScript
JavaScript
Databases
PostgreSQL
Frontend
React.js
GraphQL
Mobile
React Native
DevOps
AWS
Azure
GCP
CI/CD
Terraform
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Open 286 daysTop 25% pay 10 months ago

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer

$200k – $225k per year • Lead • 8+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Principal
C#
Go
Java
Rust
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Open 286 days 10 months ago

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

$150k – $175k per year • Senior • 5+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Senior
C#
Go
Java
Rust
DevOps
AWS
Azure
GCP
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11x

11x.ai
11x builds autonomous artificial intelligence workers for revenue teams, best known for its digital sales development representative that researches accounts and runs outbound campaigns. The company was founded in 2022 and moved its headquarters from London to San Francisco as it scaled with venture backing from a16z and Benchmark. Its agents handle prospecting, personalised messaging and follow-up across email and voice, positioning the product as an alternative to expanding a human outbound team.
11x.ai • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Business Development • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • Search Engines • Est. 2022
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Business Development • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • Search Engines • Est. 2022
$142k – $235k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 6+ years exp • Remote (United States) • Full-Time • Senior
Node JS
TypeScript
JavaScript
AI/ML
AI Agents
Prompt Engineering
Frontend
Next.js
React.js
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Air

air.ai
Air, formerly known as Govini, is a defense technology company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and founded in 2011. The company provides an AI-native Enterprise Readiness platform that integrates commercial data and enterprise systems to optimize acquisition, supply chain management, and maintenance for national security organizations. It serves various branches of the United States Department of Defense, including the Army and Air Force, by providing real-time data orchestration and predictive analytics to close operational readiness gaps.
air.ai • HQ: Arlington, United States • Supply Chain • Transportation & Logistics • Military Logistics • Government • Defense AI • Artificial Intelligence • Military • National Security • Est. 2011
HQ: Arlington, United States • Supply Chain • Transportation & Logistics • Military Logistics • Government • Defense AI • Artificial Intelligence • Military • National Security • Est. 2011
Open 265 daysVerified live · 1 hour ago 9 months ago

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

$94k – $186k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expArlington • Remote (United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
Java
SQL
TypeScript
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SportyBet

sportybet.com
SportyBet is an international sports betting, gaming, and digital entertainment platform owned by Sporty Group. Founded by Sudeep Ramnani in 2013, the platform is a market-leading sports betting operator in Africa - with operations across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda - and has expanded internationally into markets like Brazil.
sportybet.com • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Gaming • Sports • iGaming & Gambling • Sports Betting • Est. 2013
HQ: London, United Kingdom • Gaming • Sports • iGaming & Gambling • Sports Betting • Est. 2013
Verified live · 2 hours ago 9 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer

$90k – $219k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 6+ years exp • Remote • Senior
Java
Java
Spring Boot
Spring Cloud
Apache Tomcat
Netty
Databases
MySQL
Redis
ElasticSearch
RabbitMQ
DevOps
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Amazon CloudWatch
Grafana
Loki
Prometheus
Rest API
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Verified live · 2 hours ago 9 months ago

Weekend Backend Engineer

$68k – $193k per year (Estimated) • Middle • 3+ years exp • Remote • Middle
Java
SQL
Java
Spring Boot
Spring Cloud
Databases
ElasticSearch
MySQL
Redis
DevOps
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Platform Engineering
Amazon CloudWatch
Grafana
Loki
Prometheus
Rest API
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Backend Developer Jobs in Santa Clara
Frequently asked questions
How many Backend Developer jobs in Santa Clara are available on Alion?
There are currently 132 active listings from 22 hiring companies on Alion, refreshed daily.
What salary do Backend Developer jobs in Santa Clara pay?
The average salary is around $273,391 per year based on the current listings.
Are remote options available for Backend Developer jobs in Santa Clara?
Yes, many of these roles offer remote or hybrid work, and you can filter listings by remote, relocation and visa sponsorship.
How do I apply for Backend Developer jobs in Santa Clara?
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