Job market overview · Updated 2026-08-07
Backend Engineering Jobs
Browse current Backend Engineering jobs and explore U.S. salary data, locations, remote work, and companies hiring.
- Current jobs
- 2,193
- Posted in last 14 days
- 486
- Remote jobs
- 507
- 23% of current jobs
- Location with most jobs
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- 390 jobs
Browse by location
United States
9 locations · 1711 jobs
United States
9 locations · 1711 jobs
India
5 locations · 458 jobs
India
5 locations · 458 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 201 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 201 jobs
Canada
2 locations · 161 jobs
Canada
2 locations · 161 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 118 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 118 jobs
Germany
1 location · 72 jobs
Germany
1 location · 72 jobs
Israel
1 location · 70 jobs
Israel
1 location · 70 jobs
Ireland
1 location · 36 jobs
Ireland
1 location · 36 jobs
France
1 location · 31 jobs
France
1 location · 31 jobs
Spain
1 location · 26 jobs
Spain
1 location · 26 jobs
Sweden
1 location · 22 jobs
Sweden
1 location · 22 jobs
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Search all Backend Engineering jobsLatest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer II, Google Cloud, Infrastructure — Google Careers | Dublin, Ireland | August 7 | |
| Software Engineer, Routing | Lyft | Toronto, Canada | August 7 |
| Full-Stack Software Engineer, Specialized Professional Intelligence | X | Mountain View, CA, United States | August 7 |
| Senior Backend Software Engineer - Apple Sports - Jobs - Careers at Apple | Apple | New York City, NY, United States | August 7 |
| Backend Software Engineer (Golang) - Jobs - Careers at Apple | Apple | Austin, TX, United States | August 7 |
Hiring and U.S. salary data for Backend Engineering
- Corvi Careers currently lists 2,193 backend engineering jobs, including 486 posted in the last 14 days.
- By experience level, there are 1,176 current backend engineering jobs at the senior level, followed by 939 mid level roles and 65 entry level positions.
- Locations with the most backend engineering jobs are San Francisco (390), Remote U.S. (356), San Jose (326), Bengaluru (282), and New York City (248).
- Annual salaries for Backend Engineering jobs in the US range from $145,000 at Lower (p25) to $260,000 at Higher (p75), based on 683 postings with salary ranges.
- Mid hourly pay (p50) for Backend Engineering jobs in the US is $250/hour, based on 15 postings with hourly pay.
Salaries for Backend Engineering 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 683 | $145,000 | $170,000-$224,000 | $260,000 | USD |
Annual salaries for Backend Engineering jobs in the US range from $145,000 at Lower (p25) to $260,000 at Higher (p75), based on 683 postings with salary ranges.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Backend Engineering jobs in the US is $250/hour, based on 15 postings with hourly pay.
Backend Engineering salaries by US city
| Location | Salary range | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote - United States |
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$145,000 | $170,000-$214,000 | $250,000 | 181 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States |
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$155,000 | $180,000-$242,000 | $282,000 | 179 |
| New York City, NY, United States |
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$150,000 | $175,000-$230,000 | $290,000 | 149 |
| San Jose, CA, United States |
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$150,000 | $174,000-$237,000 | $280,000 | 131 |
| Seattle, WA, United States |
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$149,350 | $170,000-$230,000 | $279,950 | 99 |
| Boston, MA, United States |
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$130,250 | $150,000-$171,000 | $204,525 | 38 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
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$121,000 | $152,950-$190,000 | $225,100 | 24 |
| Los Angeles, CA, United States |
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$125,000 | $145,000-$185,000 | $227,010 | 21 |
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 2026-08-07. Based on 2,193 current jobs and 683 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 Engineering (this page) | $170,000-$224,000 |
| Backend Engineer | $165,000-$215,000 |
| Java Backend | $115,000-$160,680 |
| Java Engineering | $119,200-$168,372 |
Locations with the most Backend Engineering jobs
San Francisco has the most Backend Engineering jobs, with 390 current jobs, followed by Remote United States (356), San Jose (326), and Bengaluru (282).
| Location | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 390 |
| Remote - United States | 356 |
| San Jose, CA, United States | 326 |
| Bengaluru, India | 282 |
| New York City, NY, United States | 248 |
| Seattle, WA, United States | 206 |
| London, United Kingdom | 147 |
| Toronto, Canada | 86 |
Job openings in related categories
| Category | Current jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineering (this page) | 2,193 | 23% |
| Backend Engineer | 5,334 | 21% |
| Java Backend | 1,734 | 5.8% |
| Java Engineering | 2,521 | 5.6% |
Backend Engineering jobs by experience level
| Experience level | Jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| senior | 1,176 | 54% |
| mid-level | 939 | 43% |
| entry-level | 65 | 3.0% |
| intern | 13 | 0.6% |
Common Backend Engineering job titles
Senior Software Engineer is the most common job title in Backend Engineering, with 226 current jobs, followed by Software Engineer (111), Senior Backend Engineer (103), and Backend Engineer (54).
| Job title | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 226 |
| Software Engineer | 111 |
| Senior Backend Engineer | 103 |
| Backend Engineer | 54 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 52 |
| Staff Backend Engineer | 40 |
| Member of Technical Staff | 27 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Backend | 27 |
Companies hiring for Backend Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| 44 | |
| Turing | 26 |
| Apple | 16 |
| Air Apps | 15 |
| ClickHouse | 15 |
- How many Backend Engineering jobs are open right now?
- Corvi Careers currently lists 2,193 Backend Engineering jobs, including 486 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Backend Engineering jobs pay in the US?
- Annual salaries for Backend Engineering jobs in the US range from $145,000 at Lower (p25) to $260,000 at Higher (p75), based on 683 postings with salary ranges. Mid hourly pay (p50) for Backend Engineering jobs in the US is $250/hour, based on 15 postings with hourly pay.
- How many Backend Engineering jobs are remote?
- 507 of 2,193 current Backend Engineering jobs are remote (23%).
- Which cities have the most Backend Engineering jobs?
- San Francisco has the most Backend Engineering jobs, with 390 current jobs, followed by Remote United States (356), San Jose (326), and Bengaluru (282).
- What job titles are common for Backend Engineering roles?
- Senior Software Engineer is the most common job title in Backend Engineering, with 226 current jobs, followed by Software Engineer (111), Senior Backend Engineer (103), and Backend Engineer (54).
- Which companies have open Backend Engineering roles?
- Google has the most Backend Engineering jobs, with 44 current openings, followed by Turing (26), Apple (16), and Air Apps (15).
Answers use current job listings and update as jobs are added or removed.