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Full Stack Developer jobs in San Jose, CA
Full stack developers work across the whole application, from the interface in the browser to the APIs and databases behind it. Common in startups and small teams where one person ships end to end.
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Job Description Full stack Developer Job Summary Looking for Full-stack Developer with React.js to design and implement web-based applications. Below is the summary of job responsibilities: Design and implement Web-based…
$180k - $190.63k
Mountain View, CA, USAR&D - Engineering / Full- time /HybridAera Technology is a pioneer in the growing category of Decision Intelligence... ...other architects, designers, product managers and software developers to inf…
that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data. Job Description Western Digital is seeking a Principal Full Stack Developer and Solutions Architect to design and build the AI, data analytics, and cloud solutions…
$207k - $300k
Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance large scale software... ...qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we con…
$195k - $285k
discipline across hardware and software engineering, and hire, develop, and retain a team of 1-3 SRE engineers.Direct a dedicated... ...build the incident and RCA management framework.Own the full observability stack (Pr…
$174k - $252k
Develop Linux kernel drivers to enable new universal serial bus (USB)-connected XR devices and lead hardware bring-up for novel custom... ...and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continu…
Overview Full-stack Engineer 4 (DevOps) - Intelligent Foundations and Experiences (IFX) Do you love building and pioneering in the... ...Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with deep…
$104.9k - $218.55k
want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Full Stack AI Engineer/ Developer - Onsite to join our team in Santa Clara, California (US-CA), United…
$116.6k
in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day. The Principal Full Stack Developer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for shaping the design and delive…
$197.3k - $225.1k
Overview Full-stack Engineer 4 (IC) Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business... ...Lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects and a team of developers with d…
$98.43k - $104k
Science, or a related discipline. ~8+ years of professional full-stack development experience with Java and Angular. ~ Demonstrated... ...evolving the Vantage platform and seeking a Senior FullStack Developer to join our…
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What full stack developers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $47–$66 | $97k–$138k |
| Mid level | $66–$93 | $138k–$193k |
| Senior | $89–$123 | $186k–$255k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
JavaScript/TypeScriptReact or similar frameworkNode.js, Python, or C# backendSQL and data modelingAPI designGit and CI/CDCloud deploymentDebugging across the stackPrioritization and product sense
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through an app you built end to end.
Cover the full arc — data model, API, UI, deployment — briefly, then go deep on the hardest part. This shows both breadth and judgment about where the difficulty lived.
Where do you put validation: client, server, or both?
Both, with the server as the source of truth. Explaining why — the client can be bypassed, but client checks improve UX — covers what they are testing.
How do you decide what to build first when you own the whole feature?
Show product thinking: a thin vertical slice that works end to end, then iteration. This is the core skill full stack roles hire for.
A page is slow. How do you find out whether it is frontend or backend?
Describe isolating layers: network tab, API timing, database queries. A clear diagnostic path is the answer they want.
How do you keep frontend and backend types or contracts in sync?
Mention shared types, OpenAPI, or end-to-end TypeScript, and the failure mode you are preventing — silent contract drift.
Which end of the stack are you stronger on, and how do you cover the gap?
Answer honestly and show how you compensate — code review, learning plans, leaning on specialists. Claiming equal mastery of everything is a red flag.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For full stack developers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Present projects as end-to-end stories: what you shipped, the stack on both sides, and the outcome.
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Make your primary stack obvious at a glance — full stack resumes fail when they read as a grab bag.
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Include deployment and operations details (Docker, CI, cloud host); owning production is part of the pitch.
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If you shipped something real people use, lead with it, even if it is small — a live product with users beats a tutorial clone.
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Flag your deeper side (frontend-leaning or backend-leaning) so teams can slot you correctly.
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Where this role goes
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