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Stack Influence Jobs in Santa Clara, CA (NOW HIRING)

In this role, you will serve as a full-stack engineering leader within the Conversational ... Mentor and influence engineers across teams Qualifications To be successful in this role you have ...

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Design and implement the architecture and tech stack that will serve as the backbone for our ... Ability to create intuitive, clean, and professional products with minimal design influence

Full Stack Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

... influence product direction Hybrid flexibility--core days in Menlo Park HQ with founders; focus days remote Unlimited PTO Daily catered lunch--enjoy fresh, quality meals with the team at our Menlo ...

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$89K - $121K/yr

You will be responsible for the package stack-up analysis, co-optimizing mechanical, optical and thermal aspects that influence package form factors, and driving socket/enabling mechanisms. You will ...

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How much do stack influence jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for stack influence in Santa Clara, CA is $69.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57.88 and $80.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Stack Influence vs Software Developer?

AspectStack InfluenceSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, certifications like AWS or AzureBachelor's in CS or related field, coding bootcamps, certifications
Work EnvironmentTech companies, startups, consulting firmsTech companies, startups, freelance projects
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech, cloud, and software consultingUsed across tech, finance, healthcare, and more
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles similar to Stack InfluenceComparing to roles like Stack Influence

Stack Influence and Software Developer roles share similar credentials and work environments, often found in tech-focused companies. However, Stack Influence typically emphasizes strategic technology influence and consulting, while Software Developers focus on coding and building software solutions. Both roles are integral in the tech industry but serve different functions within organizations.

What cities near Santa Clara, CA are hiring for Stack Influence jobs?

Cities near Santa Clara, CA with the most Stack Influence job openings:

Infographic showing various Stack Influence job openings in Santa Clara, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,763 per year, or $69.6 per hour.

Staff Full Stack Software Engineer (React/Next.js)

OpTech

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$96 - $100/hr

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Posted 8 days ago


Job description

THIS IS A W2 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO EITHER Mountain View, CA or Austin, TX (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) AT TIME OF APPLICATION

**DUE TO CLIENT REQUIREMENTS, ONLY USC ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE**

**C2C OR W2 REFERRALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED-NO SOLICITING**

RATE: $96-100HR MAX BASED ON EXPERIENCE

About the Role

We''''''''''''''''re seeking a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer to help shape the technical direction of a large-scale customer-facing web platform serving millions of users worldwide. This role is a senior individual contributor position focused on solving complex technical challenges, driving architectural decisions, and influencing engineering strategy across multiple teams.

You will partner closely with Product, Design, Security, Platform Engineering, and other technical stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performing digital experiences. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on development while providing technical leadership and mentorship across the organization.

What You''''''''''''''''ll Do

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex web applications and platform capabilities
  • Drive technical strategy and architectural alignment across multiple engineering teams
  • Build modern web applications using React, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
  • Design and develop scalable APIs that power customer-facing products and services
  • Translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and scalable solutions
  • Improve platform reliability, performance, scalability, observability, and developer productivity
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and operational best practices
  • Identify and resolve software design, performance, security, and quality issues
  • Develop automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Mentor and coach engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and architecture discussions
  • Drive engineering excellence through best practices, documentation, and knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor''''''''''''''''s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • Strong experience building and supporting large-scale customer-facing web applications
  • Expertise with React, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
  • Experience designing and developing APIs and distributed systems
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, testing strategies, and application scalability
  • Experience owning production applications and operational excellence initiatives
  • Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master''''''''''''''''s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with customer identity, authentication, authorization, or account management platforms
  • Experience with OAuth, OpenID Connect, SSO, or CIAM solutions
  • Experience modernizing large-scale applications and reducing technical debt
  • Strong background in observability, reliability engineering, and platform performance optimization
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical initiatives

Key Technologies

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Backend

  • REST APIs
  • Microservices
  • Distributed Systems

Cloud & Operations

  • CI/CD
  • Monitoring & Observability
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who enjoys building highly scalable web applications, influencing architecture at scale, and mentoring engineering teams while remaining hands-on with modern web technologies.