Last updated 2026-08-07
38 Backend Engineering Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 38 Backend Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States, including Senior Backend Engineer, Principal Software Engineer, and Backend Engineer roles from Wd12, Freewheel, and The Nuclear Company. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Professionals specializing in developing and maintaining the server-side logic and infrastructure of software applications.
Salaries for Backend Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, 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 | $136K | $166K–$205K | $225K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $159K | $185K | $211K | 34 |
| U.S. | $163K | $192K | $225K | 1,382 |
Salary data: 25 of 38 jobs include pay information (66%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Backend Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Wd12 | 13 |
| Freewheel | 4 |
| The Nuclear Company | 3 |
| TPX | 2 |
| Anduril Industries | 1 |
| Appian Corporation | 1 |
| CaseGuard | 1 |
Backend Engineering jobs by schedule
Backend Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Backend Engineer | 1 | 3% |
| Principal Software Engineer | 1 | 3% |
| Backend Engineer | 2 | 5% |
| Senior Software Architect | 1 | 3% |
| Software Engineer | 4 | 11% |
Backend Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 17 | 50% |
| McLean, VA, United States | 6 | 18% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 5 | 15% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 5 | 15% |
| College Park, MD, United States | 1 | 3% |
- How many Backend Engineering jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 38 Backend Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro (Lower (p25) $159K, Mid (p50) $185K, Higher (p75) $211K, 34 postings with salary ranges) and U.S. (Lower (p25) $163K, Mid (p50) $192K, Higher (p75) $225K, 1,382 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineering roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Wd12 (13 jobs, 28%), Freewheel (4 jobs, 9%), The Nuclear Company (3 jobs, 6%), TPX (2 jobs, 4%), and Anduril Industries (1 job, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (20 jobs, 53%), Senior (17 jobs, 45%), and Entry (1 job, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (37 jobs, 97%) and Contract (1 job, 3%).
- What Backend Engineering job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Backend Engineer (1 job, 3%), Principal Software Engineer (1 job, 3%), Backend Engineer (2 jobs, 5%), Senior Software Architect (1 job, 3%), and Software Engineer (4 jobs, 11%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (37 of 38). 20 of 38 current jobs are at the mid level. 25 of 38 jobs include pay information.
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