Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,668 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 736 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $166,500 | $192,050 | $215,050 | 1,397 |
| USD | hour | $62 | $70 | $78 | 27 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 44%
- cloud 42%
- ai 38%
- python 35%
- aws 33%
- java 32%
- distributed-systems 24%
- kubernetes 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 870 · 15%
- Hybrid 747 · 13%
- Onsite 370 · 7%
Visa sponsorship offered in 39% of the 1,589 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,103
- Lead 437
- Staff 405
- Principal 106
- Middle 49
- C-level 42
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 917
- 1000+ employees 914
- 51-200 employees 584
- 11-50 employees 283
- 201-500 employees 45
- 1-10 employees 14
Senior C# Backend Engineer — Build Scalable Digital Platforms
Builds and maintains scalable backend services using C# and .NET 6+ for a digital product studio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
Senior C# Backend Engineer — Grow with AI-driven studio
Senior C# backend engineer building digital products at an AI-driven product studio using .NET 6+, Docker, and cloud platforms.
Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable Data & AI Infra
Builds and scales backend infrastructure for Databricks' data and AI platform, focusing on distributed systems, cloud technologies, and security to support large-scale data workloads.
Lead Backend Engineer (Python/React) — AI Product Builder
Lead a team building scalable backend services in Python/FastAPI for an AI product, with occasional React frontend work and mentorship responsibilities.
Senior Python Backend Engineer | Kafka & Cloud Apps Lead
Designs and maintains scalable Python-based backend services and APIs, with a focus on Kafka and cloud-native deployment on AWS, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.
Cloud Backend Engineer: AI & LLMs Innovator
Builds and scales cloud microservices for a cybersecurity company, integrating Large Language Models into backend systems using Go and AWS.
Senior Python Backend Engineer | Kafka & Cloud Lead
Designs and builds scalable Python backend services and cloud applications, with a focus on Kafka optimization and team mentorship in a collaborative environment.
Sr. Backend Engineer - Charlotte AI (Hybrid, EST)
Builds and scales cloud microservices and AI-driven security tools using Go and LLMs to power CrowdStrike's Charlotte AI platform, processing trillions of daily events.
Senior Cloud Backend Engineer for Scalable IoT SaaS
Develops and maintains cloud-based backend systems for a smart-building SaaS platform, using C# or Java and cloud services to support scalable IoT applications.
Senior Backend Engineer — AI‑Driven & Scalable
Designs and builds scalable backend services in Elixir and Kubernetes, integrating AI into workflows for Tubi's Core Experience team in San Francisco.
Senior AI-Powered Backend Engineer (Hybrid)
Senior backend engineer at a Palo Alto startup building AI-native tools, integrating AI models like Codex with Python and FastAPI in a fast-paced product environment.
Senior Backend Engineer — AI-Powered Fintech for Care
Senior Backend Engineer at Sunbound building AI-powered software for senior living operators using Node.js.
Senior Lead Backend Engineer - Python/Go, AWS/K8s
Leads backend development for restaurant operations tools using Python and Go, deploying and managing services on AWS and Kubernetes.
Senior Backend Engineer - High-Performance AI Infra
Senior Backend Engineer at Cirrascale building high-performance AI infrastructure using Python, APIs, and network optimization in a secure, high-concurrency environment.
Senior Backend Engineer, Power Packs — AI‑Driven & Scalable
Builds customer-facing features and internal tools for an AI-driven platform using Java and Spring Boot in a cloud environment.
Sr Lead Software Engineer- Backend Engineering - Java/Kotlin
Senior backend engineer leading Java/Kotlin services for JPMorgan Chase’s fintech products, designing scalable, secure systems in a cloud-native environment.
Backend Engineer (Scala) – Hybrid, Equity & Unlimited PTO
Builds and maintains cloud-native backend services in Scala for a financial platform, collaborating with product teams and owning projects end-to-end.