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ServiceNow is hiring a Software Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 2 years of experience, first listed on November 7. The advertised pay is $125,700–$194,800 a year. The description mentions Test automation, Java, JavaScript, Linux, SQL and TypeScript. ServiceNow has 99 other openings in the US, 20 of them in Santa Clara, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 203 Software & IT openings in Santa Clara, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $192,000 a year at the midpoint.
Test automationJavaJavaScriptLinuxSQLTypeScriptREST APIsGenerative AI
How the pay compares
ServiceNow advertises $125,700 to $194,800 a year, a midpoint of $160,250 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 79% of the 1,346 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at ServiceNow
ServiceNow has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 15 states. Most are in sales & BD (29), data & AI (25) and software & IT (20). The biggest locations are Santa Clara, CA (21), San Diego, CA (13) and New York, NY (8). 54% of them are remote, 3% are open to entry-level candidates and 80% show pay. We collect ServiceNow's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (SmartRecruiters), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description
We are the AI Control Tower Team and we are looking for a full stack engineer to help join a dynamic environment. We are responsible for the AI Control Tower application and so this individual will support us bybuilding application
- Build high-quality, clean, scalable and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software engineering architecture and processes (Code Reviews, Unit testing, etc.)
- Partner with developers and product owners to understand requirements and own your code from design, implementation, test automation and delivery of high-quality product to our users.
- Help design software that is simple to use to allow customers to extend and customize the functionality to meet their specific needs.
- Help design and implement new products and features while also enhancing the existing product suite
To be successful in this role:
- Passionate about learning and applying AI to solve Developer needs
- Passion for writing code in Java/Javascript and leveraging the web as a platform, with a strong focus on reusability and componentization
- Experience with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerations
- Working knowledge and ability to use tools to assist with daily tasks (IDE, debugger, build tools, source control, ServiceNow instances, profilers, system administration/Unix tools)
Qualifications
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- 2-5 years proficiency in Java, Javascript;
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.
- Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Comfortable working across a JVM/Maven backend (Java, ServiceNow Glide platform conventions) in addition to a Node/TypeScript SSR stack
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern web services
- Understanding of AI/ML concepts; hands-on experience with LLMs or AI APIs a plus
- This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- Experience In using AI Productivity tools such as Claude, Windsurf, Cursor, etc is a plus or nice to have.
- Exposure to multiple technology stacks: Cloud Dev, Platforms, Web Dev, Frameworks, service-oriented architecture
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $125,700 - $194,800, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
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Company Description
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.
Join us to put AI to work for people.
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