Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,666 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 778 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 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 860 · 15%
- Hybrid 745 · 13%
- Onsite 359 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 39% of the 1,600 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,121
- Lead 436
- Staff 394
- Principal 104
- Middle 51
- C-level 43
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 926
- 1000+ employees 919
- 51-200 employees 587
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Senior Software Engineer - Backend & TypeScript (Golang)
Senior backend engineer in San Francisco building scalable systems with Golang and TypeScript, collaborating across teams to deliver robust software solutions.
Golang Backend Engineer — Aerospace (Onsite, Brea)
Develops backend services for aerospace systems using Go, integrates with embedded systems, and ensures compliance with aerospace standards.
Senior Golang & React Backend Engineer | Kubernetes
Designs and maintains scalable backend services in Golang, integrates React frontends, and manages Kafka pipelines and Kubernetes deployments in a Chicago-based tech firm.
Backend & API Engineer (Python/Golang, AWS) – Hybrid
Designs and builds secure, high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs using Python, Golang, and AWS, with a focus on scalability and cloud integration.
Backend Software Engineer, Infrastructure Platform (Golang)
Build and maintain large-scale infrastructure platforms in Go to manage datacenters, cloud resources, and CDNs, enabling internal teams to operate and scale TikTok’s global systems efficiently.
ML Platform Backend Engineer (Golang + Kubernetes + AWS)
Builds and maintains backend systems in Golang and Kubernetes on AWS to support scalable ML workloads for video, image, and document processing.
Backend Engineer – Golang & Cloud Modernization (Hybrid)
Backend engineer modernizing enterprise applications from legacy systems to scalable cloud platforms using Golang and Node.js.
BackEnd Developer with Golang exp.
Backend developer builds and scales Uber’s core services and APIs using Go, Java, or C++ to support riders, drivers, and eaters.
Senior GoLang Backend & API Engineer
Designs and builds high-performance backend services and APIs in Go for enterprise platforms and AI-driven applications, focusing on real-time systems, distributed architecture, and cloud-native deployment.
Golang Backend Engineer - AWS & Terraform Expert
Builds and maintains scalable backend services using Go, AWS, and Terraform, collaborating with teams to deliver cloud-native microservices and REST APIs.
Backend Software Engineer (C++, Golang, Node.js)
Builds and maintains a global, real-time ad-tech system for connected TV and cross-screen advertising using C++, Golang, and Node.js.
Senior Lead Backend Engineer - Golang, Kubernetes, Cloud
Senior engineer leading backend systems in Go and Python, deploying AI/ML solutions on cloud infrastructure for a large financial services company.
Lead Backend Engineer (Golang, AWS) – Microservices Leader
Lead a team building and scaling cloud-based microservices in Golang and AWS to power Capital One's financial products, collaborating with product managers to deliver solutions for millions of users.
Golang Engineer – Hybrid (Columbus) AI‑Driven Backend
Designs and builds AI-assisted backend services and server-rendered UIs in Go with Templ and Datastar, focusing on scalable, secure architectures.
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Golang)
Designs and builds scalable cloud services for Apple’s satellite connectivity network, ensuring high availability for features like Emergency SOS and Messages via satellite.
Senior Backend Engineer (Golang/Go)
Builds and maintains microservices in Go for a professional-services firm based in Minneapolis, working onsite with a team of senior engineers.
Senior Back-End Software Engineer (Golang)
Senior Back-End Software Engineer builds and maintains high-performance, distributed systems using Golang and microservices, focusing on scalability, reliability, and global infrastructure on GCP and Kubernetes.