Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,598 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 773 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 | $165,925 | $192,050 | $215,000 | 1,419 |
| USD | hour | $62 | $69 | $76 | 28 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- api 43%
- cloud 41%
- ai 38%
- python 35%
- aws 32%
- java 32%
- distributed-systems 24%
- kubernetes 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 842 · 15%
- Hybrid 730 · 13%
- Onsite 357 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 1,573 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,105
- Lead 431
- Staff 391
- Principal 100
- Middle 53
- C-level 38
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 918
- 1000+ employees 907
- 51-200 employees 590
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Senior backend engineer at Dragos building an OT security platform in Rust, optimizing microservices and databases to protect industrial systems.
Senior Software Backend Engineer, Market Pricing
Build scalable backend systems for a compensation platform that uses AI and real-time data to help companies price jobs and benchmark pay.
Software Architect, Back-End
The Software Architect will lead the back-end systems and architecture for TED's media and identity platforms using Ruby on Rails and MySQL. This role focuses on building scalable, high-availability systems while mentoring engineers and integrating AI-driven workflows.
Backend Software Engineer (Python)
Design, build, and deploy Python backend APIs and distributed systems that integrate with AI models for a global media agency's product organization, focusing on content personalization and audience analytics.
Software Engineer Backend/Platform Systems II (Full Time) – United States
Build and maintain Cisco’s AI-driven backend platforms and data infrastructure, including scalable microservices, APIs, and cloud systems to support intelligent automation and analytics.
Java Backend Developer - Chicago
Build and maintain scalable Java backend services using Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Backend Software Engineer II
Job Description: Location: Boston, MA Hybrid: 3 days/week in office Chewy is looking for a Backend Software Engineer II to join our Pet Health engineering organization and help build the future of the Chewy and…
Backend Engineering Intern
Backend engineering intern at a YC-backed AI recruiting SaaS startup, building and extending backend services, APIs, data models, and background jobs using TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python.
Senior Backend Engineer - Django REST APIs
Builds and maintains RESTful APIs in Django REST Framework to support retail operations, requiring Python expertise and API design skills in a fast-paced retail tech environment.
Senior Backend Engineer - Platform & APIs
Designs, implements, and scales backend APIs/services in NYC, mentoring teams and ensuring system reliability with a focus on RoR (though not strictly required).