Last updated 2026-08-19 · 6 listed in the past 7 days · 21 in the past 30 days
66 Backend Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Browse 66 Backend Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States, including Backend Software Engineer, Senior Backend Software Engineer, and Staff Software Engineer, Backend roles from Anduril Industries, Whatnot, and ATOMS Careers page. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA, 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 | $144K | $167K–$212K | $230K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles metro | $153K | $176K | $196K | 84 |
| California | $175K | $200K | $238K | 959 |
| U.S. | $155K | $189K | $218K | 2,997 |
Salary data: 50 of 66 jobs include pay information (76%).
Explore Los Angeles, CA, United States Backend Engineer salary data.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineer jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | 5 |
| Whatnot | 5 |
| ATOMS Careers page | 3 |
| AXS | 3 |
| Athelas | 2 |
| Atticus | 2 |
| Commure | 2 |
Backend Engineer jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 65 | 98% |
| Internship | 1 | 2% |
Backend Engineer jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineer job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Software Engineer | 2 | 3% |
| Senior Backend Software Engineer | 4 | 6% |
| Staff Software Engineer, Backend | 1 | 2% |
| Software Engineer | 2 | 3% |
| Sr Staff Engineer Backend | 1 | 2% |
Backend Engineer jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA, United States | 54 | 86% |
| Costa Mesa, CA, United States | 4 | 6% |
| Long Beach, CA, United States | 2 | 3% |
| Seal Beach, CA, United States | 2 | 3% |
| Torrance, CA, United States | 1 | 2% |
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are listed in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 66 Backend Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Los Angeles metro (Lower (p25) $153K, Mid (p50) $176K, Higher (p75) $196K, 84 postings with salary ranges) and California (Lower (p25) $175K, Mid (p50) $200K, Higher (p75) $238K, 959 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineer roles in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Anduril Industries (5 jobs, 8%), Whatnot (5 jobs, 8%), ATOMS Careers page (3 jobs, 5%), AXS (3 jobs, 5%), and Athelas (2 jobs, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (31 jobs, 47%), Mid (30 jobs, 45%), Entry (3 jobs, 5%), and Intern (2 jobs, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (65 jobs, 98%) and Internship (1 job, 2%).
- What Backend Engineer job titles are common in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Backend Software Engineer (2 jobs, 3%), Senior Backend Software Engineer (4 jobs, 6%), Staff Software Engineer, Backend (1 job, 2%), Software Engineer (2 jobs, 3%), and Sr Staff Engineer Backend (1 job, 2%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (65 of 66). 31 of 66 current jobs are at the senior level. 50 of 66 jobs include pay information.
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