Job market overview · Updated 2026-08-19
Backend Engineer Jobs
Browse current Backend Engineer jobs and explore U.S. salary data, locations, remote work, and companies hiring.
- Current jobs
- 6,271
- Posted in last 14 days
- 1,340
- Remote jobs
- 1,185
- 19% of current jobs
- Location with most jobs
- Remote - United States
- 635 jobs
Browse by location
United States
15 locations · 3197 jobs
United States
15 locations · 3197 jobs
India
7 locations · 1116 jobs
India
7 locations · 1116 jobs
Canada
4 locations · 470 jobs
Canada
4 locations · 470 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 398 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 398 jobs
Germany
3 locations · 218 jobs
Germany
3 locations · 218 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 196 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 196 jobs
Spain
3 locations · 192 jobs
Spain
3 locations · 192 jobs
Israel
1 location · 109 jobs
Israel
1 location · 109 jobs
Brazil
2 locations · 99 jobs
Brazil
2 locations · 99 jobs
Mexico
2 locations · 89 jobs
Mexico
2 locations · 89 jobs
Singapore
1 location · 84 jobs
Singapore
1 location · 84 jobs
France
1 location · 75 jobs
France
1 location · 75 jobs
Argentina
2 locations · 73 jobs
Argentina
2 locations · 73 jobs
Ireland
1 location · 73 jobs
Ireland
1 location · 73 jobs
Portugal
2 locations · 72 jobs
Portugal
2 locations · 72 jobs
Romania
1 location · 64 jobs
Romania
1 location · 64 jobs
Colombia
1 location · 61 jobs
Colombia
1 location · 61 jobs
Australia
2 locations · 58 jobs
Australia
2 locations · 58 jobs
Netherlands
1 location · 58 jobs
Netherlands
1 location · 58 jobs
Sweden
1 location · 51 jobs
Sweden
1 location · 51 jobs
Lithuania
1 location · 43 jobs
Lithuania
1 location · 43 jobs
Hong Kong
1 location · 42 jobs
Hong Kong
1 location · 42 jobs
Taiwan
1 location · 42 jobs
Taiwan
1 location · 42 jobs
Vietnam
1 location · 40 jobs
Vietnam
1 location · 40 jobs
Malaysia
1 location · 39 jobs
Malaysia
1 location · 39 jobs
Czechia
1 location · 34 jobs
Czechia
1 location · 34 jobs
Ukraine
1 location · 33 jobs
Ukraine
1 location · 33 jobs
Hungary
1 location · 27 jobs
Hungary
1 location · 27 jobs
China
1 location · 20 jobs
China
1 location · 20 jobs
Serbia
1 location · 20 jobs
Serbia
1 location · 20 jobs
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Search all Backend Engineer jobsLatest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer I - 215982 - Electronic Arts | Ea | Vancouver, Canada | August 19 |
| Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Cloud SQL-SQL Server — Google Careers | Kirkland, WA, United States | August 19 | |
| Software Engineer III, Database Migration Service, Cloud — Google Careers | Tel Aviv, Israel | August 19 | |
| Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d) | PTV Logistics | Remote Poland | August 19 |
| Remote Software Engineer | Turing | New York City, NY, United States | August 19 |
Hiring and U.S. salary data for Backend Engineer
- Corvi Careers currently lists 6,271 backend engineer jobs, including 1,340 posted in the last 14 days.
- By experience level, there are 3,271 current backend engineer jobs at the senior level, followed by 2,708 mid level roles and 228 entry level positions.
- Locations with the most backend engineer jobs are Remote U.S. (635), San Francisco (616), Bengaluru (610), New York City (515), and San Jose (429).
- Annual salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in the US range from $140,000 at Lower (p25) to $259,600 at Higher (p75), based on 1,602 postings with salary ranges.
- Mid hourly pay (p50) for Backend Engineer jobs in the US is $66/hour, based on 22 postings with hourly pay.
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Salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in the US
Salary ranges come from US jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Postings with salary ranges | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,602 | $140,000 | $168,900-$220,000 | $259,600 | USD |
Annual salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in the US range from $140,000 at Lower (p25) to $259,600 at Higher (p75), based on 1,602 postings with salary ranges.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Backend Engineer jobs in the US is $66/hour, based on 22 postings with hourly pay.
Backend Engineer salaries by US city
| Location | Salary range | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA, United States |
|
$153,000 | $180,000-$240,000 | $295,250 | 375 |
| Remote - United States |
|
$142,000 | $171,160-$214,654 | $250,000 | 364 |
| New York City, NY, United States |
|
$150,000 | $170,000-$230,000 | $275,000 | 352 |
| San Jose, CA, United States |
|
$150,500 | $177,900-$241,000 | $287,500 | 250 |
| Seattle, WA, United States |
|
$146,000 | $167,000-$230,000 | $253,750 | 162 |
| Boston, MA, United States |
|
$117,300 | $144,000-$171,500 | $213,500 | 84 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
|
$139,000 | $179,400-$216,000 | $225,100 | 75 |
| Chicago, IL, United States |
|
$108,084 | $130,000-$167,550 | $200,000 | 58 |
Lower (p25) is the lower listed range, Mid (p50) is the middle listed salary, and Higher (p75) is the higher listed range. All bars use the same dollar scale.
Updated 2026-08-19. Based on 6,271 current jobs and 1,602 postings with salary ranges. Some jobs do not include salary, experience level, or work arrangement.
Salary ranges for related job categories
| Category | Mid salary (p50) in the US |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineer (this page) | $168,900-$220,000 |
| Backend Engineering | $171,000-$230,000 |
| Java Backend | $120,000-$168,700 |
| Java Engineering | $118,900-$168,172 |
Locations with the most Backend Engineer jobs
Remote United States has the most Backend Engineer jobs, with 635 current jobs, followed by San Francisco (616), Bengaluru (610), and New York City (515).
| Location | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Remote - United States | 635 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 616 |
| Bengaluru, India | 610 |
| New York City, NY, United States | 515 |
| San Jose, CA, United States | 429 |
| London, United Kingdom | 321 |
| Seattle, WA, United States | 319 |
| Toronto, Canada | 227 |
Job openings in related categories
| Category | Current jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineer (this page) | 6,271 | 19% |
| Backend Engineering | 2,584 | 21% |
| Java Backend | 2,628 | 4.0% |
| Java Engineering | 4,008 | 3.6% |
Backend Engineer jobs by experience level
| Experience level | Jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| senior | 3,271 | 52% |
| mid-level | 2,708 | 43% |
| entry-level | 228 | 3.6% |
| intern | 64 | 1.0% |
Common Backend Engineer job titles
Senior Software Engineer is the most common job title in Backend Engineer, with 603 current jobs, followed by Software Engineer (348), Senior Backend Engineer (200), and Staff Software Engineer (187).
| Job title | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 603 |
| Software Engineer | 348 |
| Senior Backend Engineer | 200 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 187 |
| Backend Engineer | 119 |
| Staff Backend Engineer | 70 |
| Software Engineer II | 65 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 58 |
Companies hiring for Backend Engineer jobs
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are open right now?
- Corvi Careers currently lists 6,271 Backend Engineer jobs, including 1,340 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Backend Engineer jobs pay in the US?
- Annual salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in the US range from $140,000 at Lower (p25) to $259,600 at Higher (p75), based on 1,602 postings with salary ranges. Mid hourly pay (p50) for Backend Engineer jobs in the US is $66/hour, based on 22 postings with hourly pay.
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are remote?
- 1,185 of 6,271 current Backend Engineer jobs are remote (19%).
- Which cities have the most Backend Engineer jobs?
- Remote United States has the most Backend Engineer jobs, with 635 current jobs, followed by San Francisco (616), Bengaluru (610), and New York City (515).
- What job titles are common for Backend Engineer roles?
- Senior Software Engineer is the most common job title in Backend Engineer, with 603 current jobs, followed by Software Engineer (348), Senior Backend Engineer (200), and Staff Software Engineer (187).
- Which companies have open Backend Engineer roles?
- Amazon has the most Backend Engineer jobs, with 182 current openings, followed by Apple (66), Walmart (62), and Microsoft (59).
Answers use current job listings and update as jobs are added or removed.