Entry level Backend Developer - San Jose, CA - 2027
IBMEntry level Backend Developer - San Jose, CA - 2027
IBMLocation
San Jose, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/4/2026
Compensation
$120,960 - $181,440 per year
Job description
As an Entry Level Backend Developer at IBM, you will gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects that utilize modern technologies. You will collaborate with designers and developers to create responsive applications while also bringing your own knowledge to the role. The focus will be on developing clean and well-documented APIs and working on back-end integration for existing systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the quantum revolution and the AI era.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Prior project or internship experience in software development or platform engineering is necessary.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, and SQL is required.
- Working knowledge of servers, applications, devOps tools, and databases is expected.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Agile development cycles including design, coding, testing, and support.
- Translate product and service requirements into client features.
- Learn and apply best practices in software development and testing.
- Utilize AI tools to improve development efficiency and productivity.
- Integrate AI to enhance platform-specific solutions.
Benefits
- IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Ibm Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
656
FY2026
Approval rate
97.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
391
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+31%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-85%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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