Last updated 2026-08-02
107 Backend Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Browse 107 Backend Engineer jobs in Boston, MA, United States, including Backend Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Backend, and Software Engineer (Backend) roles from Lila Sciences, ZoomInfo Technologies LLC, and Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineer jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $115K | $144K–$165K | $201K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston metro | $124K | $148K | $178K | 94 |
| Massachusetts | $130K | $151K | $178K | 94 |
| U.S. | $151K | $187K | $216K | 2,770 |
Salary data: 72 of 107 jobs include pay information (67%).
Explore Boston, MA, United States Backend Engineer salary data.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineer jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Lila Sciences | 10 |
| ZoomInfo Technologies LLC | 7 |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 4 |
| Wayfair | 4 |
| ERGO NEXT | 3 |
| Klaviyo | 3 |
| Modulate | 3 |
Backend Engineer jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 107 | 100% |
Backend Engineer jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineer job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Software Engineer | 5 | 5% |
| Senior Software Engineer, Backend | 2 | 2% |
| Software Engineer (Backend) | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Backend Engineer | 2 | 2% |
| Staff Backend Software Engineer | 1 | 1% |
Backend Engineer jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA, United States | 68 | 70% |
| Cambridge, MA, United States | 11 | 11% |
| Waltham, MA, United States | 8 | 8% |
| Somerville, MA, United States | 7 | 7% |
| Burlington, MA, United States | 3 | 3% |
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are listed in Boston, MA, United States?
- This page currently shows 107 Backend Engineer jobs in Boston, MA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineer jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Boston metro (Lower (p25) $124K, Mid (p50) $148K, Higher (p75) $178K, 94 postings with salary ranges) and Massachusetts (Lower (p25) $130K, Mid (p50) $151K, Higher (p75) $178K, 94 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineer roles in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Lila Sciences (10 jobs, 9%), ZoomInfo Technologies LLC (7 jobs, 6%), Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership (4 jobs, 3%), Wayfair (4 jobs, 3%), and ERGO NEXT (3 jobs, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (54 jobs, 50%), Mid (47 jobs, 44%), and Entry (6 jobs, 6%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (107 jobs, 100%).
- What Backend Engineer job titles are common in Boston, MA, United States?
- Common titles include Backend Software Engineer (5 jobs, 5%), Senior Software Engineer, Backend (2 jobs, 2%), Software Engineer (Backend) (1 job, 1%), Senior Backend Engineer (2 jobs, 2%), and Staff Backend Software Engineer (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (107 of 107). 54 of 107 current jobs are at the senior level. 72 of 107 jobs include pay information.
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