Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,633 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 771 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 | 1,399 |
| USD | hour | $62 | $69 | $76 | 28 |
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 23%
How the work is done
- Remote 859 · 15%
- Hybrid 741 · 13%
- Onsite 362 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 39% of the 1,596 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,104
- Lead 432
- Staff 393
- Principal 104
- Middle 49
- C-level 43
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 925
- 1000+ employees 914
- 51-200 employees 585
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 14
Founding Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Build and scale the backend systems for an AI voice-agent platform that automates phone calls for businesses, working with real-time audio, telephony, and developer tooling in a fast-moving startup.
Senior Backend Engineer (Python) – Scalable Systems, Remote
Senior Backend Engineer designs and builds scalable distributed systems in Python, SQL, and Node.js, using Kubernetes and Docker to optimize data-intensive applications.
Remote Backend Engineer - Clojure - Docker Inc
Builds and maintains Docker’s backend data platform using Clojure, Kubernetes, and cloud services to provide developers with insights and tools for secure software supply chains.
Senior Backend Architect, Data Streaming Platform
Designs and builds cloud-native backend systems for a data streaming platform, ensuring data quality and integrity while leading engineering efforts.
Senior Backend Architect: Cloud-Native Data Streaming
Designs and builds cloud-native, multi-tenant backend services for a data streaming platform, ensuring high reliability and performance from inception to production.
Senior Backend Engineer — Flexible Week, Remote & Impact
Senior Backend Engineer building and improving Awin Global's affiliate marketing platform using Java, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a flexible four-day work week.
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Builds and scales backend infrastructure and services for Databricks' data and AI platform, working with distributed systems, cloud technologies, and security-sensitive workloads.
Software Engineer (Backend), Level 3
Designs and builds Python-based backend services and data pipelines for cybersecurity applications, focusing on high-throughput threat intelligence processing and secure data systems.
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Build and scale backend services for a global LGBTQ+ social platform, using AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and Kotlin to support millions of daily users.
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Senior backend engineer at EverDriven, a student transportation provider, building scalable services and APIs using Microsoft Azure, C#, and Cosmos DB to support school districts and student rides.
Java Backend Developer (only W2)
Develop and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, collaborating with designers and backend teams to integrate APIs and optimize performance.
Principal Backend Software Engineer - HYBRID
Principal Backend Software Engineer builds and tests secure software components in Java, C++, or Python using AWS, Postgres, and Agile tools for a defense program requiring TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.