Market report · Snapshot 2026-07-04
Backend Engineer Jobs and Market Data
Live jobs, salary, hiring, remote-work, and global market data from current Backend Engineer postings.
- Active jobs
- 4,104
- New in 14 days
- 1,178
- Remote jobs
- 977
- 24% of active jobs
- Top market
- Remote - United States
- 541 jobs
Open roles
Search all Backend Engineer jobsLatest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer (Payments and Banking) | Embat | Madrid, 29, Spain | July 4 |
| Backend Engineer | Embat | Madrid, 29, Spain | July 4 |
| Software Development Engineer, Ads AI Core Infra - Job ID: 10465851 | Amazon.jobs | Amazon | Seattle, WA, United States | July 4 |
| Software Development Engineer, Ads AI Core Infra - Job ID: 10465850 | Amazon.jobs | Amazon | Seattle, WA, United States | July 4 |
| Principal Software Developer | Oracle | Austin, TX, United States | July 4 |
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Global job market data for Backend Engineer
- corvi.careers has found 4,104 backend engineer job listings, including 1,178 posted in the 14 days ending July 4.
- By experience level, senior backend engineer jobs accounted for 2,158 listings, followed by mid-level roles at 1,749 and entry-level positions at 153.
- The top locations for backend engineer jobs were Remote U.S. (541), Bengaluru (432), San Francisco (415), New York City (379), and San Jose (328).
- Reported pay for Backend Engineer jobs in the US ranges around $140,000-$250,000 annually (P25-P75 across 1,042 postings that disclosed pay).
- Hourly Backend Engineer roles in the US pay a median rate of $58/hr based on 13 postings.
US Backend Engineer salary data
Salary figures are based on US postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Salary samples | P25 annual low | P50 range | P75 annual high | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,042 | $140,000 | $164,100-$210,000 | $250,000 | USD |
Reported pay for Backend Engineer jobs in the US ranges around $140,000-$250,000 annually (P25-P75 across 1,042 postings that disclosed pay).
Hourly Backend Engineer roles in the US pay a median rate of $58/hr based on 13 postings.
US Backend Engineer salary by city
| Location | Pay band | P25-P75 annual range | P50 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote - United States |
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$140,000-$240,000 | $163,000-$205,000 | 273 |
| New York City, NY, United States |
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$150,000-$265,500 | $175,000-$230,000 | 240 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States |
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$150,000-$275,000 | $175,000-$235,375 | 229 |
| San Jose, CA, United States |
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$144,250-$278,125 | $171,264-$237,750 | 126 |
| Seattle, WA, United States |
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$142,250-$257,850 | $160,000-$230,000 | 98 |
| Boston, MA, United States |
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$120,000-$213,750 | $140,300-$172,050 | 58 |
| Chicago, IL, United States |
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$109,759-$172,575 | $120,265-$164,639 | 42 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
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$119,225-$220,000 | $140,000-$182,805 | 40 |
Pay bands share one dollar scale across all listed markets: the band spans P25 to P75, and the tick marks the midpoint of the P50 range.
Methodology: Corvi Careers analyzes current job postings in this category and normalizes titles, locations, salary ranges, seniority, and work arrangement where available. Salary figures currently use US postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when possible. Counts and salary samples may change as new postings are added or removed.
Last updated: 2026-07-04. Active job sample: 4,104. Salary sample: 1,042 disclosed-compensation postings. Some postings do not disclose salary, seniority, or work arrangement.
Related category salary ranges
| Category | US P50 salary range |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineer (this page) | $164,100-$210,000 |
| Backend Engineering | $168,000-$220,000 |
| Java Backend | $121,200-$167,644 |
| Java Engineering | $122,000-$170,100 |
Top Backend Engineer markets
Remote United States has the most listings for Backend Engineer with 541 jobs, followed by Bengaluru (432), San Francisco (415), and New York City (379).
| Location | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Remote - United States | 541 |
| Bengaluru, 19, India | 432 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 415 |
| New York City, NY, United States | 379 |
| San Jose, CA, United States | 328 |
| Seattle, WA, United States | 215 |
| London, ENG, United Kingdom | 205 |
| Toronto, 08, Canada | 153 |
Related category hiring volume
| Category | Active jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineer (this page) | 4,104 | 24% |
| Backend Engineering | 1,609 | 23% |
| Java Backend | 1,319 | 6.7% |
| Java Engineering | 2,025 | 6.3% |
Backend Engineer jobs by seniority
| Seniority | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| senior | 2,158 | 53% |
| mid-level | 1,749 | 43% |
| entry-level | 153 | 3.7% |
| intern | 44 | 1.1% |
Common Backend Engineer job titles
Senior Software Engineer appears most often with 436 active listings in Backend Engineer, followed by Software Engineer (245), Senior Backend Engineer (127), and Staff Software Engineer (122).
| Title alias or nearby title | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 436 |
| Software Engineer | 245 |
| Senior Backend Engineer | 127 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 122 |
| Backend Engineer | 65 |
| Software Engineer II | 53 |
| Staff Backend Engineer | 35 |
| Senior Data Engineer | 33 |
Companies with current Backend Engineer listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Amazon | 49 |
| Apple | 24 |
| Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V | 24 |
| Microsoft | 22 |
| The Trade Desk | 21 |
FAQ
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are open right now?
- As of the latest snapshot, Corvi Careers lists 4,104 active Backend Engineer jobs, including 1,178 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Backend Engineer jobs pay in the US?
- Reported pay for Backend Engineer jobs in the US ranges around $140,000-$250,000 annually (P25-P75 across 1,042 postings that disclosed pay). Hourly Backend Engineer roles in the US pay a median rate of $58/hr based on 13 postings.
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are remote?
- 977 of 4,104 active Backend Engineer postings are remote (24%).
- Which cities have the most Backend Engineer jobs?
- Remote United States has the most listings for Backend Engineer with 541 jobs, followed by Bengaluru (432), San Francisco (415), and New York City (379).
- What job titles are common for Backend Engineer roles?
- Senior Software Engineer appears most often with 436 active listings in Backend Engineer, followed by Software Engineer (245), Senior Backend Engineer (127), and Staff Software Engineer (122).
- Which companies have open Backend Engineer roles?
- Amazon leads hiring for Backend Engineer with 49 open roles, followed by Apple (24), Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V (24), and Microsoft (22).
Answers are generated from the current posting snapshot and update as listings change.
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Browse Backend Engineer job openings by city, country, and remote market.
United States
15 locations · 2403 jobs
United States
15 locations · 2403 jobs
India
7 locations · 862 jobs
India
7 locations · 862 jobs
Canada
4 locations · 341 jobs
Canada
4 locations · 341 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 282 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 282 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 158 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 158 jobs
Spain
3 locations · 130 jobs
Spain
3 locations · 130 jobs
Germany
3 locations · 125 jobs
Germany
3 locations · 125 jobs
Brazil
2 locations · 99 jobs
Brazil
2 locations · 99 jobs
Israel
1 locations · 95 jobs
Israel
1 locations · 95 jobs
Mexico
2 locations · 85 jobs
Mexico
2 locations · 85 jobs
Argentina
1 locations · 74 jobs
Argentina
1 locations · 74 jobs
France
1 locations · 67 jobs
France
1 locations · 67 jobs
Ireland
1 locations · 57 jobs
Ireland
1 locations · 57 jobs
Portugal
2 locations · 55 jobs
Portugal
2 locations · 55 jobs
Colombia
1 locations · 52 jobs
Colombia
1 locations · 52 jobs
Netherlands
1 locations · 47 jobs
Netherlands
1 locations · 47 jobs
Ukraine
1 locations · 46 jobs
Ukraine
1 locations · 46 jobs
Romania
1 locations · 42 jobs
Romania
1 locations · 42 jobs
Singapore
1 locations · 40 jobs
Singapore
1 locations · 40 jobs
Lithuania
1 locations · 39 jobs
Lithuania
1 locations · 39 jobs
Malaysia
1 locations · 34 jobs
Malaysia
1 locations · 34 jobs
Australia
1 locations · 31 jobs
Australia
1 locations · 31 jobs
Hong Kong
1 locations · 25 jobs
Hong Kong
1 locations · 25 jobs
Czechia
1 locations · 24 jobs
Czechia
1 locations · 24 jobs
Sweden
1 locations · 22 jobs
Sweden
1 locations · 22 jobs
Vietnam
1 locations · 22 jobs
Vietnam
1 locations · 22 jobs
Greece
1 locations · 20 jobs
Greece
1 locations · 20 jobs