Backblaze is a cloud storage and data-backup company that employs approximately 320 people worldwide. Recent staffing data shows that the organization added about 20 new employees while experiencing roughly 30 departures, resulting in a modest net reduction in overall headcount. The figures suggest that Backblaze is maintaining a relatively stable workforce as it supports its portfolio of storage and backup services.
Engineering is Backblaze’s largest team, accounting for roughly 36% of all employees with about 115 engineers focused on product development and infrastructure. Sales & Support follows with close to 70 employees, reflecting the company’s emphasis on customer acquisition and service. Marketing & Product (around 40 people) and Information Technology (just over 30) round out the other sizeable units, while Finance & Administration, Quality, and several smaller functions make up the remaining headcount. The distribution highlights a technology-heavy organization complemented by customer-facing and operational roles.
Backblaze’s workforce is concentrated in California, with more than half of employees clustered around the broader San Francisco Bay Area. Roughly 20 team members are in San Francisco proper, and additional groups are based in San Mateo, San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, Mountain View, San Diego, and Fremont. About 180 employees fall into an "Other" category, indicating a mix of remote or dispersed locations beyond the main hubs. This geographic spread underscores the company’s mix of in-office and distributed work arrangements.