Full Stack Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

Description

We are looking to hire a Full Stack Software Engineer - Contractor.

Role expectations

• Design, build, test, deploy, and operate full-stack features for consumer web applications, from UI through backend services and APIs.
• Develop responsive, accessible, high-performance user interfaces using modern web standards and component-driven development.
• Build and evolve backend services and RESTful APIs with strong attention to scalability, reliability, and security.
• Partner with Product and Design to translate requirements into well-architected technical solutions, including tradeoffs and phased delivery.
• Implement robust observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and participate in on-call/incident response practices to maintain production health.
• Ensure quality through automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD best practices; raise the bar on engineering standards.
• Optimize applications for performance and Core Web Vitals, applying profiling and experimentation to improve user outcomes.
• Integrate with third-party services (identity, payments, analytics, marketing) and internal microservices using secure patterns.
• Reduce technical debt by refactoring, improving maintainability, and documenting decisions and interfaces.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with Engineering, Security, Architecture, QA, and Operations to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.

What we're looking for

• Education: BS/MS degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience with modern frontend development (e.g., React + TypeScript; Next.js or similar frameworks).
• Experience building backend services (e.g., Node.js, .Net, Java, or Python) and REST APIs.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, debugging, and delivering maintainable systems.
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering iteratively.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization, and modern deployment practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth2, OIDC) and secure-by-design development.
• Experience improving web performance.

About Align Technology

Your growth and well-being:

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?

Explore Align's culture here!

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.