Backend Jobs in Canada
There are 1,105 open Backend jobs in Canada on freehire right now. 350 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD | year | CA$135,000 | CA$166,250 | CA$191,100 | 223 |
| USD | year | $161,625 | $186,350 | $197,500 | 30 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 59%
- cloud 46%
- ai 42%
- java 36%
- aws 36%
- ci-cd 34%
- python 32%
- rest 29%
How the work is done
- Remote 195 · 18%
- Hybrid 168 · 15%
- Onsite 22 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 67% of the 105 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 549
- Staff 89
- Lead 42
- Principal 14
- C-level 11
- Junior 11
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 228
- 501-1000 employees 79
- 51-200 employees 48
- 11-50 employees 15
- 201-500 employees 4
- 1-10 employees 2

Senior Software Engineer, Back-End (Remote Canada)
Our Story: Short Story is an award winning, technology powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can…
Senior Backend / AI Systems Engineer
Spellbook is the most comprehensive AI copilot for transactional lawyers. It works directly inside Microsoft Word to help legal teams draft, review, and negotiate contracts up to 10x faster and with greater precision.…
Senior Backend Engineer
The Mission We aren’t looking for a traditional server administrator or a standard database developer who just writes basic CRUD APIs. We need an elite Backend Systems Architect who can build world-class,…
Sr Eng Mgr, Backend, Data & ML
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed…
Senior Backend Engineer, Conversational AI
About Trellis Trellis is rewriting the insurance experience from the inside out. We’re the tech company behind Savvy, our licensed insurance agency, and we’re bringing clarity and ease to a space known for… the…
Software Developer, Backend
At Leap Tools, we are building the world's most advanced solutions for the interior décor industry. With customers in 80+ countries, our clientele includes Fortune 500 companies such as Home Depot, local retailers…
Software Engineer II, Backend
About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring…

Software Engineer, Backend (All Levels)
About Zip Zip is the AI platform for enterprise procurement — built for humans and agents working together. By orchestrating procurement across teams, tools, and suppliers with the help of AI agents, companies can…
Software Engineer, Backend
About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring…
MTS 2, Staff Backend Software Engineer
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed…
Staff Backend Engineer
Staff Backend Software Engineer ABOUT US Procurify is the Intelligent Spend Management company. We’re on a mission to give all organizations unprecedented visibility and control over their business spend. Our…
Senior Backend Engineer
Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (AI-First, Agentic AI) Remote Canada Compensation & Role Details Expected Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 CAD, depending on experience and qualifications Role Type: New…