Last updated 2026-07-04
143 Backend Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA, United States
Browse 143 Backend Engineer jobs across Seattle, WA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineer jobs in Seattle, WA, United States
Seattle, WA, United States Backend Engineer salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $142K | $160K–$230K | $252K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle metro | $192K | $166K-$215K | 126 postings |
| Washington | $193K | $166K-$215K | 127 postings |
| U.S. | $185K | $152K-$216K | 2,695 postings |
Pay visibility: 98 of 143 visible postings include structured pay data (69%).
Explore Seattle, WA, United States Backend Engineer salary data.
Companies with current Backend Engineer listings
Backend Engineer jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 143 | 100% |
Backend Engineer jobs by seniority
Common Backend Engineer job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 16 | 11% |
| Software Engineer | 16 | 11% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 8 | 6% |
| Senior Backend Engineer | 5 | 3% |
| Backend Software Engineer | 4 | 3% |
Backend Engineer jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA, United States | 106 | 74% |
| Bellevue, WA, United States | 26 | 18% |
| Redmond, WA, United States | 7 | 5% |
| Des Moines, WA, United States | 4 | 3% |
FAQ
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are listed in Seattle, WA, United States?
- This page currently shows 143 Backend Engineer jobs in Seattle, WA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineer jobs in Seattle, WA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Seattle metro ($192K P50, $166K-$215K P25-P75, 126 postings) and Washington ($193K P50, $166K-$215K P25-P75, 127 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineer roles in Seattle, WA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Amazon (32 jobs, 15%), Microsoft (22 jobs, 10%), Snowflake (13 jobs, 6%), Apple (8 jobs, 4%), and Disneycareers (8 jobs, 4%).
- What seniority levels are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Seattle, WA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (74 jobs, 52%), Senior (60 jobs, 42%), and Entry (9 jobs, 6%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Seattle, WA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (143 jobs, 100%).
- What Backend Engineer job titles are common in Seattle, WA, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Software Engineer (16 jobs, 11%), Software Engineer (16 jobs, 11%), Staff Software Engineer (8 jobs, 6%), Senior Backend Engineer (5 jobs, 3%), and Backend Software Engineer (4 jobs, 3%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (143 of 143). Mid-level roles account for 74 of 143 listings. 98 of 143 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Jun 30- This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering.
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Union.ai
Jun 29- Utilize comprehensive expertise in both front-end and back-end development to engineer high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
- Address the needs and challenges of data scientists and engineers, advocating for user- centric design and functionality at every developme…
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