Last updated 2026-08-19 · 10 listed in the past 7 days · 61 in the past 30 days
124 Backend Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 124 Backend Engineer jobs in Washington, DC, United States, including Senior Backend Engineer, Lead Backend Engineer, and Senior Software Engineer roles from Wd12, Boozallen, and ZoomInfo Technologies LLC. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineer jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Backend Engineer jobs near Washington, DC, United States is $45/hour, based on 4 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $139K | $179K–$216K | $225K |
| Hourly | $25/hr | $45/hr | $66/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $150K | $174K | $211K | 120 |
| District of Columbia | $142K | $171K | $212K | 16 |
| U.S. | $155K | $189K | $218K | 2,997 |
Salary data: 81 of 124 jobs include pay information (65%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Backend Engineer salary data.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineer jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Wd12 | 37 |
| Boozallen | 6 |
| ZoomInfo Technologies LLC | 5 |
| Accenture Federal Services | 3 |
| Amazon | 3 |
| Bigbear.ai | 3 |
| CoStar | 3 |
Backend Engineer jobs by schedule
Backend Engineer jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineer job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Backend Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Lead Backend Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 10 | 8% |
| Backend Engineer | 2 | 2% |
| Software Developer II | 1 | 1% |
Backend Engineer jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| McLean, VA, United States | 48 | 41% |
| Washington, DC, United States | 26 | 22% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 24 | 20% |
| Bethesda, MD, United States | 11 | 9% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 9 | 8% |
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 124 Backend Engineer jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineer jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro (Lower (p25) $150K, Mid (p50) $174K, Higher (p75) $211K, 120 postings with salary ranges) and District of Columbia (Lower (p25) $142K, Mid (p50) $171K, Higher (p75) $212K, 16 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineer roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Wd12 (37 jobs, 30%), Boozallen (6 jobs, 5%), ZoomInfo Technologies LLC (5 jobs, 4%), Accenture Federal Services (3 jobs, 2%), and Amazon (3 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (72 jobs, 58%), Mid (45 jobs, 36%), Entry (4 jobs, 3%), and Intern (3 jobs, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (121 jobs, 98%) and Contract (3 jobs, 2%).
- What Backend Engineer job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Backend Engineer (1 job, 1%), Lead Backend Engineer (1 job, 1%), Senior Software Engineer (10 jobs, 8%), Backend Engineer (2 jobs, 2%), and Software Developer II (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (121 of 124). 72 of 124 current jobs are at the senior level. 81 of 124 jobs include pay information.
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