Looking for backend software engineer jobs in the USA with visa sponsorship? Crazy Maple Studio is hiring a Software Engineer, Backend in Sunnyvale, California.
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Backend Software Engineer Jobs in the USA: Overview
| Job Title | Software Engineer, Backend |
| Employer | Crazy Maple Studio |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA (onsite) |
| Salary | $120,000–$150,000 per year |
| Job Type | Full-time, permanent |
| Experience | 2–5 years building production backend systems |
| Visa Sponsorship | H-1B transfers welcome; lottery registration for OPT/STEM OPT; green card for strong performers |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the available job information |
About the Employer
Crazy Maple Studio is an entertainment and technology company with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. It develops mobile gaming, digital reading and streaming products, including the ReelShort vertical streaming platform and interactive storytelling experiences.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and build backend systems for new AI-powered entertainment applications from prototype to scale
- Select and configure the technology stack including languages, databases, deployment and CI/CD
- Integrate large language models through unified gateways for model switching, cost control and spend tracking
- Build APIs and data foundations that support reliable product features
- Own the reliability of the services created
Requirements
- Approximately 2–5 years of experience building backend systems used by real users
- Strong skills in at least one backend language such as Python, TypeScript (Node.js), Go or Java
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) plus caching and queues (Redis, SQS, Pub/Sub)
- Experience deploying on AWS or GCP using containers or serverless platforms and setting up CI/CD
- Daily use of AI coding tools and willingness to explore them further
- Ability to learn quickly and work with ambiguity
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Crazy Maple Studio states it welcomes H-1B transfers and will register employees on OPT or STEM OPT for the H-1B lottery. Green card sponsorship is available for strong performers. Legal and filing fees are covered by the company. The role is onsite five days a week in Sunnyvale with occasional evening availability for coordination with other time zones.
Salary and Benefits
- Base salary $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience and skills
- Company covers legal and filing fees for immigration processes
- H-1B transfer and OPT support
- AI-powered product focus
- Competitive Bay Area salary
- Onsite five days a week
- 2–5 years experience required
How to Apply
Apply through the company careers page on Workable. The process includes an introductory call, take-home technical exercise, technical interview and conversation with the CEO.
Application Tips
- Highlight production backend experience and any work with LLM APIs or AI agent frameworks
- Be prepared to discuss daily use of AI coding tools
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