Back End Developer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California

Back end developer visa sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, where companies like Google, Meta, Apple, and Salesforce regularly hire international engineers. California's tech industry is among the most active in the U.S. for H-1B visa sponsorship, making it a strong target state for back end developers seeking employer-sponsored work authorization.

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Open Jobs5,675+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type77% On-site
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsApple

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CVS Health
Pharmacy Technician Back End
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CVS Health
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Pharmacy Technician Back End
CVS Health
Santa Rosa, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$16 - $31/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Glint Tech Solutions
Backend Node.js Developer
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Glint Tech Solutions
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Backend Node.js Developer
Glint Tech Solutions
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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UST
Java Backend Developer
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UST
Added 3w ago
Java Backend Developer
UST
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$82k - $123k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Navan
Senior Backend Platform Developer
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Navan
Added 3w ago
Senior Backend Platform Developer
Navan
Palo Alto, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$119k - $264k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Palo Alto Networks
Principal Engineer Software - Developer Experience, Backend (Chronosphere)
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Palo Alto Networks
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Principal Engineer Software - Developer Experience, Backend (Chronosphere)
Palo Alto Networks
Burbank, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Back End Developer Job Roles in California

Software Engineering4,946 jobs
Backend Engineering2,808 jobs
Cloud & DevOps1,763 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management1,656 jobs
Data Science & Analytics1,541 jobs
AI (Artificial Intelligence)1,150 jobs
Data Science1,080 jobs
Technical Program Management859 jobs
ML (Machine Learning)659 jobs
Data Engineering624 jobs

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Back End Developer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies in California sponsor visas for back end developers?

Large tech employers including Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, Salesforce, and Oracle are among the most active H-1B sponsors for back end developer roles in California. Mid-size and growth-stage companies in San Francisco and Los Angeles also sponsor regularly, particularly in fintech, SaaS, and cloud infrastructure. Sponsorship volume is highest at companies with established immigration programs and dedicated legal teams.

Which visa types are most common for back end developer roles in California?

The H-1B is the most common visa for back end developers in California. It requires a specialty occupation tied to a relevant bachelor's degree, which software engineering roles typically satisfy. Candidates already in the U.S. on F-1 OPT, including those with STEM OPT extensions, are frequently hired before transitioning to H-1B. Australian citizens may also qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery.

Which cities in California have the most back end developer sponsorship jobs?

San Francisco and the broader Bay Area, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View, account for the majority of back end developer sponsorship jobs in California. Los Angeles is a growing secondary market, especially in entertainment technology, e-commerce, and startups. San Diego has a smaller but active cluster driven by biotech software and defense technology companies.

How to find back end developer visa sponsorship jobs in California?

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it easier to identify California employers actively hiring back end developers and willing to sponsor. Rather than sorting through general job boards, you can browse roles already tagged for sponsorship and filter by state. This saves significant time for candidates on OPT or other time-sensitive work authorization who need to move quickly.

Are there any California-specific considerations for back end developers seeking visa sponsorship?

California's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program are generally higher than the national average, reflecting the state's elevated cost of living, particularly in the Bay Area. Many sponsoring employers in California source international talent through university pipelines at UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, and USC. Candidates with experience in distributed systems, cloud platforms, or API development tend to align well with what California employers are actively hiring for.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored back end developer jobs in California?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.