Last updated 2026-08-02
29 Backend Engineering Jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Browse 29 Backend Engineering jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States, including Backend Software Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, Backend, and Software Engineer roles from Scribd, Inc., Apex Technology, Inc., and Genius Sports. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineering jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Professionals specializing in developing and maintaining the server-side logic and infrastructure of software applications.
Salaries for Backend Engineering 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 | $128K | $159K–$200K | $225K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles metro | $156K | $177K | $197K | 38 |
| California | $178K | $205K | $244K | 553 |
| U.S. | $163K | $192K | $225K | 1,382 |
Salary data: 23 of 29 jobs include pay information (79%).
Explore Los Angeles, CA, United States Backend Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Scribd, Inc. | 3 |
| Apex Technology, Inc. | 2 |
| Genius Sports | 2 |
| ATOMS Careers page | 1 |
| Activision | 1 |
| Anduril Industries | 1 |
| B.S.D. Capital Inc. dba Lendistry | 1 |
Backend Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 29 | 100% |
Backend Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Software Engineer | 3 | 10% |
| Staff Software Engineer, Backend | 1 | 3% |
| Software Engineer | 1 | 3% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 2 | 7% |
| Senior Software Engineer, Backend | 1 | 3% |
Backend Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA, United States | 23 | 82% |
| Long Beach, CA, United States | 2 | 7% |
| Costa Mesa, CA, United States | 1 | 4% |
| Brea, CA, United States | 1 | 4% |
| Hawthorne, CA, United States | 1 | 4% |
- How many Backend Engineering jobs are listed in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 29 Backend Engineering jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineering jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Los Angeles metro (Lower (p25) $156K, Mid (p50) $177K, Higher (p75) $197K, 38 postings with salary ranges) and California (Lower (p25) $178K, Mid (p50) $205K, Higher (p75) $244K, 553 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineering roles in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Scribd, Inc. (3 jobs, 10%), Apex Technology, Inc. (2 jobs, 7%), Genius Sports (2 jobs, 7%), ATOMS Careers page (1 job, 3%), and Activision (1 job, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineering jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (17 jobs, 59%), Senior (11 jobs, 38%), and Entry (1 job, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineering jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (29 jobs, 100%).
- What Backend Engineering job titles are common in Los Angeles, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Backend Software Engineer (3 jobs, 10%), Staff Software Engineer, Backend (1 job, 3%), Software Engineer (1 job, 3%), Staff Software Engineer (2 jobs, 7%), and Senior Software Engineer, Backend (1 job, 3%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (29 of 29). 17 of 29 current jobs are at the mid level. 23 of 29 jobs include pay information.
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