Backend Engineer Jobs in California
Backend Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and consumer tech at every level from entry-level to staff and principal engineer. The largest hiring metros are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Google, Salesforce, and Qualcomm maintain major engineering headquarters and continuously recruit across backend specialties. The most in-demand sub-areas are distributed systems, API design, and cloud-native development on AWS and GCP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.
Position Summary:
Looking for a career that rewards you? As a Back-End Pharmacy Technician with Omnicare, you will not only find rewarding work in your community, but a team focused on providing a supportive and innovative team environment for all members.
Day In The Life:
As an Back-End Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory standards are met for our patients. You will work in various workstations allowing you to grow your skillsets further. Our back-end team focuses on order fulfillment in our closed-door pharmacy setting, including packaging and dispensing of medication, reviewing delivery orders and bins for accuracy, and coordinating stock rotations. Additional tasks and responsibilities include:
- Rotating and working in various assigned pharmacy workstations including: Packaging, Staging, Returns, Receiving, Narcotics, IV, Ekit, Compounding, Omnicell Cycle Fill, Machine Packaging
- Receiving product deliveries, pull and stage product for distribution, rotate stock, and coordinate activities with drivers to ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely
- Performing physical inventories of medication
The Team:
Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, provides care to those in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and chronic care settings.
Although Omnicare pharmacies are not open to the public, you’ll work amongst great colleagues in a supportive environment aligned with the company’s mission, allowing our customers to focus on giving their patients the best care.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
- One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Skills/Experience, but not Required:
- Prior experience in the long-term care industry
- Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- PTCB National Certification
- Five (5) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Education:
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.00 - $28.84This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/15/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Backend Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TikTok28

- Rippling15

- Walmart9

- Apple8

- Affirm8

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software76
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Electronics & Hardware5
- Artificial Intelligence5
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs at production scale
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Google Cloud, and containerization tools
- Demonstrated experience with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Ability to collaborate within cross-functional engineering teams using agile development practices
Backend Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend engineer in California?
Backend engineering has no state-issued license in California, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience verified through a portfolio and technical interviews. Completing coursework at a UC or CSU campus, or a recognized coding bootcamp, is a common entry path. Building open-source projects and contributing to public repositories strengthens any application significantly.
How much do backend engineers make in California?
Backend engineers in California earn a median of about $174,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,060 for the lowest 10% to over $272,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire backend engineers in California?
Employers hiring backend engineers in California right now include TikTok, Rippling, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software, semiconductor, and consumer internet companies means backend engineering roles appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes, from large tech headquarters to well-funded Series B startups.
Which California cities have the most backend engineer jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Mountain View have the most backend engineer openings in California. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area lead because of the density of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles has grown significantly as a hub for media tech and fintech employers, and San Diego draws from its established base of defense technology and biotech software firms.
Are there remote backend engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of backend engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally backend work adapts to distributed teams. Roles focused on API development, microservices, and cloud infrastructure tend to be the most consistently offered as fully remote, while positions requiring close collaboration with on-site hardware or embedded systems teams skew toward hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a backend engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior engineer role, which large California employers like Salesforce, Oracle, and smaller Bay Area and Los Angeles startups post regularly for new graduates and career changers. Internship pipelines at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD feed directly into entry-level offers. Building a portfolio of personal projects on GitHub, earning a cloud certification such as AWS Certified Developer, and contributing to open-source projects gives candidates a measurable edge over those with only coursework.
Where can I find and apply to backend engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to backend engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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