Backend Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco Bay Area
There are 17 open Backend Software Engineer roles in San Francisco Bay Area on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday. Typical pay runs $180k to $240k.
Updated 2026-09-10. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.
Pay on these live postings runs about $180k to $240k, across 12 roles that list a range.
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- Senior Backend Software Engineer (APIs)Fastly · Denver, CO; San Francisco, CAFastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly’s edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital…$181,220 – $217,4642 days ago
- Senior Backend Software Engineer - Core Backend, Cloud Customer ExperienceCrusoe · San Francisco, CA - USCrusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence . As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built…$170,000 – $205,00010 days ago
- Backend Software Engineer (Robotics Systems)Intrinsic · Mountain View, CaliforniaIntrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI…14 days ago
- Backend Software EngineerEndor Labs · Palo Alto, CAThis role is based in Palo Alto, California, and follows a hybrid work model. If you’re excited about helping build a large-scale SaaS platform at an…$150,000 – $190,00015 days ago
- Backend Software EngineerCHAOS Industries · San Francisco, California, United StatesCHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's…$130,000 – $220,00021 days ago
- Staff Backend Software Engineer- (AI Platform)Databricks · San Francisco, CaliforniaP-1428 At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data and AI teams to solve the world's toughest problems — from making the next mode of…$166,000 – $225,00023 days ago
- Senior/Staff Backend Software EngineerGridcare · Redwood CityAbout Us GridCARE is a leading venture-backed startup solving the most critical constraint in AI’s growth trajectory: immediate access to power. As…$184,000 – $284,00024 days ago
- Staff Backend Software EngineerCarbon, Inc. · Sunnyvale, California, United StatesAt Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on…$209,600 – $314,40024 days ago
- Backend Software Engineer (YC experience)Pragmatike · San FranciscoLocation: San Francisco, California — On-site Compensation: $180,000–$300,000 USD Start Date: ASAP Languages: Fluent English required Type: Full-time…$180,000 – $300,00027 days ago
- Backend Software EngineerPragmatike · San FranciscoLocation: San Francisco, California — On-site Compensation: $180,000–$300,000 USD Start Date: ASAP Languages: Fluent English required Type: Full-time…$180,000 – $300,00027 days ago
- Backend Software Engineer - Codex for FinanceOpenai · San FranciscoAbout the Team OpenAI for Financial Services is part of OpenAI's Verticals organization, which focuses on accelerating the economy and knowledge…1 month ago
- Senior Backend Software EngineerCHAOS Industries · San Francisco, California, United StatesCHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's…$140,000 – $240,0001 month ago
- Principal Backend Software EngineerEndor Labs · Palo Alto, CAThis role is based in Palo Alto, California, and follows a hybrid work model. If you’re excited about helping build a large-scale SaaS platform at an…$220,000 – $300,0001 month ago
- Backend Software EngineerTeambridge · San Francisco, CaliforniaAbout Teambridge: More than 60% of U.S. workers (and 70% worldwide) don't sit behind a desk. They're on their feet stocking stadiums, working the…1 month ago
- Backend Software EngineerOutset · San FranciscoOutset invented a better way to do research: AI-powered user interviews. Global brands like Hubspot, Microsoft, Uber and Nestle use Outset to achieve…1 month ago
- Staff Backend Software Engineer - CommunityPapa · San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)Papa is a new kind of care built on human connection. Across the country consumers, health plans, and employers look to Papa to provide vital social…$200,000 – $230,0001 month ago
- Senior Backend Software EngineerDoxel · San Francisco Bay Area, CAConstruction is the 2nd largest industry in the world (4x the size of SaaS!). But unlike software (with observability platforms such as AppDynamics…2 months ago
Backend Software Engineer pay distribution in San Francisco Bay Area
10th
$175k
25th
$190k
Median
$215k
75th
$240k
90th
$260k
Base salary only (excludes equity and bonus), across 12 recent Backend Software Engineer postings in San Francisco Bay Area that disclose pay.
Common questions
How many Backend Software Engineer jobs are open in San Francisco Bay Area?
There are 17 open Backend Software Engineer roles in San Francisco Bay Area on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday.
How much does a Backend Software Engineer earn?
The median Backend Software Engineer salary is $163k to $220k per year, based on 38 live postings that list a range.
How often are Backend Software Engineer jobs updated?
Daily. Linora reads roles straight from company career pages and drops listings that close, so the Backend Software Engineer jobs shown are current rather than reposted or expired.
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