Backend Software Engineer Jobs in California
Backend Software Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level junior engineers through principal and staff engineers. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles, where companies like Google, Apple, and Salesforce maintain large engineering organizations. The most in-demand specialties in California include distributed systems, API design, and cloud-native backend development across platforms like 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 Software Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TikTok24

- Rippling15

- Walmart9

- Affirm8

- ALTRUIST8

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software42
- Electronics & Hardware5
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Insurance3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend software 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 REST or GraphQL APIs at production scale
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams including product, DevOps, and frontend engineering
Backend Software Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend software engineer in California?
Backend software engineering has no state-issued license in California, so the path is driven by education and demonstrated skills. Most California employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, though graduates of accredited coding bootcamps are increasingly considered for junior roles. Building a portfolio of personal or open-source projects and completing internships at California technology companies strengthens applications considerably at every level.
How much do backend software engineers make in California?
Backend software 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 software engineers in California?
Employers hiring backend software engineers in California right now include TikTok, Rippling, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of technology headquarters, from the Bay Area to greater Los Angeles, means that large platforms, cloud providers, and enterprise software companies consistently post backend engineering roles throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most backend software engineer jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Sunnyvale have the most backend software engineer openings in California. San Francisco and San Jose lead because of the Bay Area's concentration of technology company headquarters and venture-backed startups, while Los Angeles has grown significantly as a hub for entertainment technology, fintech, and e-commerce companies that depend on large-scale backend infrastructure.
Are there remote backend software engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 61% of backend software engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on API development, cloud infrastructure, and microservices architecture are the most likely to be fully remote, while positions requiring close collaboration with hardware or on-site platform teams tend to be in-person.
How can I get hired as a backend software engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior engineer role, which large California technology companies like Google, Apple, Meta, and Salesforce fill through structured new-grad hiring programs that open each fall. Candidates without a computer science degree can build credibility through portfolio projects hosted publicly, contributions to open-source repositories, and completion of a recognized bootcamp. Adjacent roles such as QA engineer, DevOps associate, or technical support engineer at a California software company are common lateral moves that lead to backend engineering positions within one to two years.
Where can I find and apply to backend software engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to backend software 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 ones that match.
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