Top Node.js Developers in California
List of California's Top Node.js Development Companies
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Protonshub Technologies is a leading AI and blockchain development company with a global presence in India, Dubai, Sweden, and the USA. With a team of 200+ expert developers, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence, blockchain, mobile app development, and web development. Our mission is to empower businesses with scalable, secure, and innovative ... read Protonshub Technologies reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492018Mountain View, CaliforniaGreat Team
- Rick Great -
HOI Solutions work with you on every step of the process to build a software solution, your staff & customers use every day. From concept to code and from development to deployment, we do all the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to.
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492014Newport Beach, CaliforniaWe wanted HOI Solutions to design our mobile application
- Maggie Smith, Manager at WeCare -
Diffco is a global software development and team augmentation company based in Silicon Valley. With over 16 years of experience delivering robust software solutions in mobile, web, and AI development, we are dedicated to accelerating and supporting your business's growth. Why Diffco? For your project development: Client-driven approach and clear communication Transparent processes and billing ... read Diffco reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492008San Jose, CaliforniaI enjoyed working with Diffco team
- Olga Petrova, Marketing Manager | Demand Generation | Growth Marketing | B2B at GrAI Matter Labs -
CodeFulcrum is an agile and progressive software company. We offer a complete suite of software development services to meet all your needs. From the ground up, we have the expertise to make it happen. Find out how our creative design and development team can help you meet your goals today!
< $25/hr10 - 492019South San Francisco, CaliforniaSoftware develoment for IT Elite Inc
- Ivo Bibum, Database Administrator at IT Elite Inc -
Cubix is a leading enterprise software development company. Expert in developing, customizing, and integrating complex enterprise-level software solutions, business intelligence (BI) analytics, website and mobile development solutions. With 12+ years of experience, They have worked for clients, including individuals, startups, and organizations.
< $25/hr250 - 9992008Los Angeles, CaliforniaThey make for a great lifetime partnership
- Jean Franco Rivera, Strategic Business Partner at Domino Earning World (DEW) -
iomico is a trusted full-cycle Internet of Things (IoT) company with EU and LATAM development centers and offices in the US. Our team of experts in the entire vertical stack of IoT development is skilled around: Electronics engineering: Schematics; PCB design; radio-electronic parts research & selection. Embedded development: C, C++, Python, Embedded Android, Bare-metal, RTOS (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, Chibios), ... read Iomico reviews & insights
NA10 - 492012Santa Clara, CaliforniaExcellent
- Christopher Vollo, COO at Renew World Outreach -
Siddhi Infosoft has been a leading Web and Mobile app development company in the USA, UK, India, and, Canada for providing digital solutions to every industry sector out there. Founded in 2011, we’ve grown with the digital ecosystem to support every stage of the product life cycle. Our web and mobile app developers strive to deliver a memorable ... read Siddhi Infosoft reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492011San Francisco, CaliforniaExperienced, Highly Capable, Professional
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At GMTA Software Solutions, we work hard to be industry leaders in the creation and development of cutting-edge technologies such as mobile applications, the web, eCommerce, mCommerce, IoT, Wearables, AR/VR, cloud integration, cross-platform, on-demand, business mobility, and others. We turn these technology into benefits for our clients' customers by providing them with expert and world-class ... read GMTA Software Solutions reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492019San Francisco, CaliforniaMTA Software Solutions has made the effort to learn our objective development
- Betts Parker, Founder of The Dementia Foundation at The Dementia Foundation -
STS Software is a premier software development company in the US, specializing in custom software and AI-driven solutions. Founded in 2012, we combine onshore expertise with efficient offshore development to deliver scalable, innovative applications that enhance business operations. Our services encompass custom software development, including ERP and CRM systems, tailored to industries such as finance, ... read STS Software reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9992012San Francisco, CaliforniaFor our IoT product range a highly qualified team produced reliable and effective embedded solutions
- Maximilian Hartmann, Manager at CHEP -
Unlike most other firms, we take business needs first, making cutting-edge tech work for the goals of your company. We are great at web and AI/ML engineering. Good, efficient architecture is a king. Your product should be scalable, maintainable and future-proof, and we'll make it happen. One of our core values is design. As fans ... read Yellow reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492015San Francisco, CaliforniaBuilding a Chat for a Call Center App — Their experience is outstanding
- Vladimir Gorin, Co-founder & CEO at at Twinslash -
Nefter helps U.S. companies scale their engineering teams with top-tier LATAM developers. Our staffing model delivers fully integrated, long-term engineers who work in real time with U.S. teams. Key results: • 40%–50% hiring cost reduction • First vetted candidates delivered in 72 hours • 85% client acceptance rate on presented engineers • 92% annual retention ... read Nefter reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492025San Diego, CaliforniaOutstanding team!
- Carlos Salvador -
Aryavrat Infotech Inc. is one of the reputed IT Solutions companies in US with a prime focus in the field of Software Development Services. We have an experienced, innovative and dynamic team of experts with a focus to provide software development outsourcing and offshore software services for individuals, small- and medium-sized businesses and corporate clients. ... read Aryavrat Infotech Inc. reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492009Foster City, CaliforniaThey work tirelessly to get through any technology problems and highly appreciate their dedication
- Larry Rosen, CEO & Founder at Only One -
We are a global, full-cycle custom software development company delivering innovative technology solutions tailored for businesses across industries. Specializing in AI/ML for manufacturing and industrial applications, our mission is to empower the manufacturing sector with transformative digital solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation. With headquarters in the USA and India, and ... read Travancore Analytics reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492007Tracy, CaliforniaExceptional Flexibility and Quality Results – A Remarkable Journey with Travantore Analytics.
- Pramode Varghese, Director Guidance IT Services at Melbourne Health -
Rudra Innovative Software is a leader in software development services and has offices in Mohali, India and London, UK. They have the ability to provide you with a strong web presence. They have their own competitive goal set up to develop web alternatives that happen to be beyond the expectations and imagination of the client.
< $25/hr50 - 2492008San Francisco, CaliforniaActive communication and clear objectives ensured a successful collaboration.
- Lee Allen, CEO at Guru Dental LLC -
Xicom Technologies Ltd, established in 2002, is a globally renowned web, software and mobile app development company, consistently pushing the boundaries of technology innovation. With nearly two decades of experience, we have solidified our reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge digital solutions. At Xicom, our primary focus lies in delivering excellence in ... read Xicom Technologies Ltd. reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492002San Francisco, CaliforniaOverall, we are extremely satisfied with their professionalism, work ethic, and dedication
- Anonymous -
Roweb Development is a Romania-based software development company with 15+ years of experience and expertise in technologies like AngularJS, NodeJS, ReactJS, C#, .NET, PHP, Java, Laravel, Javascript, etc. They manage end-to-end product development projects, from business analysis to post-implementation testing and maintenance.
NA50 - 2492004San Francisco, CaliforniaTop quality off-shore staff
- Brad Hurley, President at Mission Critical Software LLC -
Slash is a Software Engineering and a Venture-Building studio. We build remote, autonomous teams to help innovators develop software, products and hi-tech startups. We also build and invest in our own startups and commercialize them through joint ventures in ASEAN and Europe. Slash has headquarters in Singapore and community-oriented R&D hubs in Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Bali, and ... read Slash reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492016San Francisco, CaliforniaSlash was a reliable and collaborative partner, ensuring timely delivery and meeting all our project requirements.
- Matthew Tippetts, CEO & Co-Founder at Clik -
Magicminds: Digital Solutions, Global Aspirations – Bridging the Gap with Excellence. Magicminds: Empowering Solutions & Services – Bridging the Gap with Excellence. Headquartered in the USA with global footprints spanning across India and Australia, Magicminds stands as a frontrunner in app development, custom software solutions and digital marketing solutions & services. Our dynamic and dedicated ... read Magicmind Technologies Limited reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492016Sunnyvale, CaliforniaPartnership Success: PayKay's Experience with Magicminds
- Lauro Pontes, Senior Officer at Finance in Motion -
We are an ISO-certified Offshore Outsourcing Software Company. Our expertise is AI/ML, Web, and Mobility solutions, helping startups, SMEs, and Enterprises in 25 countries for their digital transformation goals. WeblineIndia provides a range of software services to suit all sizes and types of businesses. Having expertise in various technologies like .NET, PHP, Java, Python, iOS, ... read WeblineIndia reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2491999Irvine, CaliforniaProvides a superb quality product
- Jerry -
Hailing from San Jose and set up in 2014, Matellio is a software company that provides expertise and excellence in every phase and function of software development and deployment. This one-stop shop focuses on robust programming and flexibility to develop paramount software products. The Matellio team work on wide range of technologies ranging from open ... read Matellio Inc reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492014San Jose, CaliforniaHighly Professional and Technically Expert Team
- Aishwarya Goyal TOGAF PMP Basel III, Enterprise Architect at Deutsche Bank LLP -
HashCash is a global software company offering solutions in Blockchain, AI, Big Data, and IoT through its platforms, products & services. HashCash Blockchain products enable enterprises to move assets across borders in real-time for Remittances, Trade Finance, Payment Processing, and more. HashCash runs US-based digital asset exchange, PayBito & Digital asset payment processor, BillBitcoins. HashCash ... read HashCash Consultants reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 249Palo Alto, CaliforniaVery satisfied with Hashcash crypto payment processor services
- Xavier Perry -
Ultrashield Technology – Your Trusted Partner for Mobile App, AI & Blockchain Solutions Ultrashield Technology is a leading Mobile app development company in India with expertise in building high-performance iOS and Android applications using Flutter, React Native, Kotlin, Swift, and MERN Stack. We deliver end-to-end digital solutions that empower businesses to scale with innovation, security, ... read Ultrashield Technology (AI Development) reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492018San Francisco, CaliforniaRemarkable Software Development
- Omar A. Siddiqui, CEO at SIDDIQUI LAW, a Prof. Corp. -
We’re Bytes Technolab - Delivering Tailored Web & Mobile Apps Development Company since 2011. With 95% Client retention ratio our Forte is High end UI/UX Design, Web Apps Development, CMS Solutions, Magento eCommerce Development, Marketplace Solutions, Inventory Management Solutions, Mobile Apps Development, ReactNative Apps Development, Cloud Services and Digital Marketing. Our Team Strength of 100+ ... read Bytes Technolab reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492011San Jose, CaliforniaVery satisfied with their work
- Saif Shahed -
Amid the fourth industrial revolution, businesses are constantly in need of complex software solutions. CT Software Solutions is a team of first-rate development experts who build impactful Web & Mobile applications for its clients. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, CTSS’s portfolio encompasses corporations of all shapes and sizes. Our team works with B2B ... read CT Software Solutions reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492020Pasadena, CaliforniaOn time and efficient
- Armond Hakoupian -
Naked Development is a software development solutions leader focusing on app development for multiple platforms. Their apps are visually appealing, functionally simple, and easy to use. Their commitment to user experience and design is commendable. In addition to mobile apps, they have also branched out to web development.
$100 - $149/hr10 - 492018Irvine, CaliforniaWith Naked, nothing is lost in translation, and everything is easily understood.
- John Antolik, Co-Founder & CEO at My Private Shares -
Bachoo is a leading web and custom software development company. They focus on creating sophisticated designs and technologically advanced applications that drive clients’ businesses. Their tech expertise revolves around web and software development services, using tech like JAVA, PHP, Python, ReactJS, NodeJS frameworks, etc.
$100 - $149/hr10 - 492015Los Angeles, CaliforniaThoughtful, unique, and tailored design and dev work from real professionals
- Brittany A Belt, Mentor at First Round Fast Track -
Yellowstone Labs is a software staff augmentation company focused on helping organizations build and maintain reliable engineering capacity without the challenges of constant hiring or team turnover. We provide full-time software engineers who work alongside client teams, contributing directly to product development, system enhancements, and ongoing technical initiatives. Our company operates as a single organization ... read Yellowstone Labs reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492024Signal Hill, CaliforniaYellowstone Labs provided exceptional service, delivering high-quality work with great communication
- Founder & CEO at DataStreet -
We are your go-to technology partner with a core expertise in HealthTech, InsurTech, and FinTech industries. Our mission is to help transform your ideas into market-ready software solutions from the ground up, taking usability, scalability, and customizability into account. We remove the headache from the process of finding IT talent by building dedicated software development ... read Smart IT reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492011San Francisco, CaliforniaGreat people to work with who really care about your project
- Wesley Rozhnov, Founder/ CEO at Cannaberry.com -
ZUZEX means aesthetics, functionality, and conciseness in every single line of code. ZUZEX serves diverse industries and verticals, helping B2B and B2C companies create profitable digital solutions, from streamlined applications to high-performance enterprise systems.
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492008Santa Rosa, CaliforniaVery reliable partner to build your software
- Michael Gutkins -
Innovate. Collaborate. Build. GeekyAnts is a global technology consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, end-to-end app development, digital product design, and custom software solutions. We have strong teams in the USA, India, and UK. Our mission is to combine the capabilities of human expertise and modern technologies to deliver innovative, scalable solutions. Industries we specialize ... read GeekyAnts reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr250 - 9992006San Francisco, CaliforniaGreat partners
- James Rogers, Co-founder & CEO at of Torii -
Nextware delivers high-quality development, IT and business process services through its team of technically skilled, agile and responsive professionals.Nextware delivers high-quality development, IT and business process services through its team of technically skilled, agile and responsive professionals.Nextware strives to be your most trusted and recommended partner – the one you rely on to get the ... read Nextware Technologies reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492006Santa Monica, CaliforniaHighly recommend them!
- Romeo Elias, President and CEO at Intellect, formerly Interneer Inc. -
ConsultingWhiz is an ROI driven leading provider of Custom Software Development, Custom Mobile App Development, SaaS, ERP, IOT, Blockchain, AI and Software/Mobile management with clients from Startups to Fortune 500 companies. Why choose us? Competition is stiff however our clients have told us we are not even part of the competition. How you ask? Where most agencies ... read ConsultingWhiz reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492008Mission Viejo, CaliforniaProject Management Software tool development
- Faheem Hasan, CTO & Recruiting Head at maven cluster software pvt ltd -
Svitla is a global digital solutions company with over 20 years of industry experience. Since 2003, we have engineered more than 5,000 transformative solutions for our clients around the globe, bolstering their growth and competitive edge. Our mission is to advise and implement modern, sustainable solutions for our clients, using the power of digital, cloud, ... read Svitla Systems reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr1,000 - 9,9992003Corte Madera, CaliforniaClever Developers supported by a people focussed organisation
- Helen Eugenie Abrams, Head of People & Office at Neos -
Established in 1986, Lateral is a full service custom software development company, specialising in bespoke web and enterprise grade application and software development, headquartered in Perth. Lateral delivers end-to-end technology professional services, from strategic design through to full-stack development and ongoing delivery and hosting, to a diverse range of ASX listed, private, government and non-profit ... read Lateral reviews & insights
NA10 - 491986San Francisco, CaliforniaSo thankful I chose Lateral.
- Bhavesh Nathoo, Founder at 3D Measure Me -
Zone24x7 is the innovator of the world’s first Android powered braille device, a gold medalist at the Asia Pacific ICT Awards for R&D in autonomous ground robots and a technology innovation partner for some of the largest retailers in the U.S. The company is highly experienced in delivering solutions that cover a broad spectrum of IoT. ... read Zone24x7 Inc. reviews & insights
NA250 - 9992003San Jose, CaliforniaGreat team to work with.
- Meredith Jolly, CEO at Conarc Inc. -
ALFATEK leverages decades of experience spanning multiple industries, covering IT Project Management, Infrastructure Engineering, Back-end System Administration, Software Development, and continuous IT support for corporate and governmental sectors. Our services encompass both on-site and remote management of enterprise network infrastructures, encompassing everything from Domain Controllers and network peripherals to overseeing Web Properties, Cyber Security, Databases, ... read ALFATEK reviews & insights
$150 - $199/hr10 - 492013Concord, CaliforniaExcellent service, responsive and efficient
- Marina Roell, Co-founder and CSO at Sublime Therapeutics -
SmartSites is an award-winning website design and digital marketing agency with a focus on search engine marketing (SEO & PPC). SmartSites was founded by brothers Alex and Michael Melen, who grew up with a passion for all things digital. With an innovative vision and a lot of hard work, SmartSites quickly became one of America’s ... read SmartSites reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492011San Diego, CaliforniaWe had a great experience overall.
- Thomas Howard, Writer at Authors House -
Octos Global is a reputed and established Mobile app development firm based in California that has been providing reliable and required digital business solutions, custom software development solutions, mobile app development solutions, software testing, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, data science, and analytics solutions, rescue teams, complete IT, and staff augmentation solutions to IT companies ... read Octos Global Solutions reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492017Riverside, CaliforniaHighly Recommended
- Tardy PartyApp, Founder at Tardy Party App -
Mob Inspire, inc is one of the fastest growing mobile platform development and innovative technology companies in the world. The company leverages unique processes to build and control world class mobile platforms. Through cutting-edge development processes we get bunch of data intelligence and predictive traffic technologies, Mob Inspire helps leading Enterprises, Brands, governments and news ... read Mobinspire reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492009Palo Alto, CaliforniaReliable Software Development Company
- Justin evans, SEO Specialist at Techno-Sciences, Inc. -
About NanoByte Technologies NanoByte Technologies is a leading IT powerhouse dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality technology solutions. With over 10 years of experience, we ensure 100% client satisfaction and long-term success. Core Services Custom SaaS Solutions: Cutting-edge software solutions tailored to meet specific business needs. IoT & Cloud Solutions: State-of-the-art technologies to enable seamless connectivity and ... read NanoByte Technologies reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492015Sacramento, CaliforniaNanoByte Technologies provided a seamless, secure, and efficient fintech solution.
- Clark Joseph -
TOPS Infosolutions is a leading offshore outsourcing Mobile and Web App development company with expertise in building AI-powered business intelligence solutions for various business verticals. We offer end-to-end services for various business verticals including eCommerce, healthcare, finance, education, transportation, retail, manufacturing, and more. With the client-first approach, we combine our tech expertise with business intelligence ... read TOPS Infosolutions Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492012Fremont, CaliforniaVoice Assistant - Alexa and Google Home
- Eli Ofek, Technology & Business Development at moodo -
Kromeon was founded to provide end-to-end development services to those looking to solve real-world challenges. Kromeon pioneered full-service solutions from software-as-a-service products to mobile applications and more. Since 2011, offices grew to both United States coasts to serve clients locally and globally. What makes Kromeon different? The team. Technologists and creative thinkers are eager to ... read kromeon reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492011Solana Beach, CaliforniaMobile App Development
- Hoang Tran, Project Manager at McAfee -
Dogtown Media is a mobile app development company headquartered in Venice, California with a presence in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, and Seattle. Founded in 2011, what started as two guys on a couch dreaming up app ideas has morphed into an award-winning mobile tech powerhouse. Apps we've developed have gone on to receive ... read Dogtown Media reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr10 - 492011Venice, CaliforniaOne of a Kind in Development
- Josh Lehman, Executive Technical Consultant at Undisclosed Tech Conglomerate -
Hi! We are RIVO AGENCY — a team of professionals with a proven track record in delivering efficient, user-friendly, and scalable digital solutions. We specialize in custom web development, CRM systems, WordPress websites, and UI/UX design for businesses across various industries. Our team handles full-cycle development — from initial idea and wireframes to final deployment and ... read RIVO AGENCY reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492010Citrus Heights, CaliforniaTheir workflow was professional and highly collaborative.
- Aaron krogh -
Founded in 2013, Squareboat is a design‑first technology company trusted by startups and enterprises across the globe. We build products that are fast, scalable, and delightful to use. What we do: 1. Web & Mobile Development: Future‑ready platforms that power growth and handle scale effortlessly. 2. AI & Machine Learning: Intelligent solutions that drive data‑backed ... read Squareboat reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492013San Francisco, CaliforniaOur experience was great from day 1. Squareboat has always been very efficient and precise with their work-
- Tommaso Signorini -
SunVera Software creates unique digital experiences for individuals, start ups, small businesses and Enterprise customers. These experiences span website development, designing and developing mobile apps, and building full stack Ecommerce sites. With traffic shifting towards mobile phone use, we focus on giving you an online presence with a strong mobile interface. Our services are tailored to ... read Sunvera Software reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 491993Irvine, California100% Recommend - Excellent Partnership!
- Stephen Tippett, Sales & Marketing Executive at SAVEZEES, Inc. -
Abstract Softweb is a leading mobile app and web development company that provides a wide range of software development services globally. We are headquartered in the US and are known for creating user-friendly and revenue-generating solutions. In addition to mobile and web development, we are also a proficient blockchain app development and game development company. ... read Abstract Softweb reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492010Santa Clara, CaliforniaPerfect Coding Work
- Florian Leonhardt, Kaufmännischer Mitarbeiter at HANSA-FLEX AG -
Redlizard Studioz is a boutique IT digital work shop with a global footprint. Whether Start Up or Enterprise, Redlizard Studioz extend the design and delivery capabilities of any organization with specialized needs for expertise in emerging technologies, industries or markets. Each engagement is tailored to be fit for purpose. Complexity is simplified with modern and ... read RedLizard Studioz Inc. reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492013Livermore, CaliforniaRedlizard- Soup to Nuts!
- Jason Reid, CEO/Owner at Windsor Trucking Solutions
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