Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,636 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 | $215,012 | 1,404 |
| 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 858 · 15%
- Hybrid 741 · 13%
- Onsite 361 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 39% of the 1,596 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,104
- Lead 432
- Staff 392
- Principal 104
- Middle 50
- C-level 43
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 925
- 1000+ employees 914
- 51-200 employees 585
- 11-50 employees 284
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Senior Backend Engineer - Starfleet
Designs and builds scalable backend systems and APIs to power AI-driven tools, focusing on high-throughput data processing for model training and evaluation using Python, Rust, and TypeScript.
Senior / Staff Backend Engineer
Build and scale the core backend systems for an AI platform that transforms engineering data into actionable insights for manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medtech, and energy.
Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
Senior Backend Engineer at Mathpix building scalable, resilient distributed systems in Python and Node.js to power AI-powered document processing for LLMs, EdTech, and AI companies.
Staff Backend Engineer
Leads backend architecture and productionization for an AI-native developer-workflow analytics platform, scaling systems for enterprise-grade telemetry and insights.
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer builds and scales core infrastructure for an Agentic AI company automating enterprise customer support, using Python, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes.
Python Backend Engineer
Builds and maintains backend infrastructure and data pipelines for a multimodal AI product in San Francisco, collaborating with ML and systems teams.
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer at David AI builds and maintains scalable services and APIs that process terabytes of audio data into high-signal insights for AI labs and enterprises, using cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
Staff Backend Engineer
Build and scale the decentralized identity platform behind World ID, focusing on privacy-preserving systems, biometrics, zero-knowledge proofs, and blockchain integrations in San Francisco.
Lead Software Engineer - Python | Backend
Lead a team building and scaling the backend of a social sportsbook and casino platform using Python, APIs, and data pipelines while ensuring compliance with gaming and financial regulations.
Senior AI-Driven Backend Engineer (Java/Python)
Designs and maintains scalable backend services in Java and Python, leveraging AI-assisted development for system design and implementation in Irving, Texas.
Senior Backend Engineer: Python, FastAPI & Scalable Systems
Senior Backend Engineer builds and scales Python-based systems for a digital marketing tech company handling large-scale data and messaging platforms.
Senior AI Backend Engineer – Python & GCP
Senior backend engineer at Bumble’s Bee AI team in Austin builds and scales AI agent systems using Python and cloud infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Senior Backend Engineer — Python/C++ | Excel Automation
Senior backend engineer building and scaling a server-side Excel execution engine in Python/C++ to automate macro-heavy Excel workbooks and COM/VSTO add-ins for a Fortune 500 financial services client.
Senior AI‑Driven Backend Architect (Python)
Designs and builds scalable backend systems in Python, integrates AI components, and leads DevOps practices while mentoring junior engineers.
Senior Backend Engineer (Python + Django)
Senior Backend Engineer builds and scales Django APIs for a privacy-focused SaaS platform, integrating payment and identity providers while optimizing Celery/RabbitMQ pipelines.
Founding Python/Django Backend Engineer — Onsite Concord
Build and scale the core backend of a logistics startup using Python and Django, working closely with the CTO in Concord, CA.