Last updated 2026-08-02
56 Backend Engineering Jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Browse 56 Backend Engineering jobs in Boston, MA, United States, including Senior Software Engineer, Backend, Senior Software Engineer (GO), and Principal Software Engineer roles from Lila Sciences, ERGO NEXT, and Google. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineering jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Professionals specializing in developing and maintaining the server-side logic and infrastructure of software applications.
Salaries for Backend Engineering 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 | $137K | $149K–$170K | $204K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston metro | $148K | $156K | $174K | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $148K | $156K | $174K | 39 |
| U.S. | $163K | $192K | $225K | 1,382 |
Salary data: 35 of 56 jobs include pay information (63%).
Explore Boston, MA, United States Backend Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Lila Sciences | 6 |
| ERGO NEXT | 3 |
| 3 | |
| Klaviyo | 3 |
| Wayfair | 3 |
| Catapult Sports | 2 |
| Modulate | 2 |
Backend Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 56 | 100% |
Backend Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer, Backend | 2 | 4% |
| Senior Software Engineer (GO) | 1 | 2% |
| Principal Software Engineer | 2 | 4% |
| Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering | 1 | 2% |
| Backend Software Engineer | 3 | 5% |
Backend Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA, United States | 30 | 60% |
| Cambridge, MA, United States | 10 | 20% |
| Waltham, MA, United States | 4 | 8% |
| Somerville, MA, United States | 4 | 8% |
| Burlington, MA, United States | 2 | 4% |
- How many Backend Engineering jobs are listed in Boston, MA, United States?
- This page currently shows 56 Backend Engineering jobs in Boston, MA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineering jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Boston metro (Lower (p25) $148K, Mid (p50) $156K, Higher (p75) $174K, 40 postings with salary ranges) and Massachusetts (Lower (p25) $148K, Mid (p50) $156K, Higher (p75) $174K, 39 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineering roles in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Lila Sciences (6 jobs, 10%), ERGO NEXT (3 jobs, 5%), Google (3 jobs, 5%), Klaviyo (3 jobs, 5%), and Wayfair (3 jobs, 5%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineering jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (30 jobs, 54%), Mid (24 jobs, 43%), Entry (1 job, 2%), and Intern (1 job, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineering jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (56 jobs, 100%).
- What Backend Engineering job titles are common in Boston, MA, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Software Engineer, Backend (2 jobs, 4%), Senior Software Engineer (GO) (1 job, 2%), Principal Software Engineer (2 jobs, 4%), Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering (1 job, 2%), and Backend Software Engineer (3 jobs, 5%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (56 of 56). 30 of 56 current jobs are at the senior level. 35 of 56 jobs include pay information.
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