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 Backend Engineer - Scalable API Solutions
Builds and maintains scalable backend APIs and services for enterprise clients, focusing on reliability and high performance in a fast-paced team.
Senior Backend Engineer, LLMs & Data Pipelines
Designs and deploys scalable backend services and APIs, builds agentic LLM workflows, and maintains evaluation/monitoring for AI reliability.
Senior Backend Engineer - Microservices & Cloud-Native
Design and build scalable backend services using microservices in a product-focused team, ensuring performance and reliability.
Software Engineer IV (.NET Backend)
This is a 5-month contract role for a .NET backend developer to work on vulnerability remediation, API security, and fraud applications. The position is based in Atlanta, Birmingham, or Charlotte and requires the ability to contribute quickly to high-visibility projects.
Backend Engineer_AI Gateway (Korean Required)
Own the full-stack lifecycle of an AI Gateway that routes and governs traffic between enterprise clients and LLM providers, using Python/FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, and Kubernetes in Plano, TX.
Software Engineer, Backend Intern
Backend internship building automated security operations platform; work on data ingestion, AI-driven workflows, and integrations with SIEM/XDR tools.
Software Engineer, Systems ML - Compilers / Backend
Architect, design, and implement a clean-slate compiler that compiles PyTorch models down to binaries for custom AR/VR hardware accelerators, working alongside compiler, ML, firmware, and ASIC experts.
Back-End (+RFA) Developer
Senior back-end developer/technical lead specializing in RPA and automation solutions, managing development teams, and handling full software lifecycle (requirements, coding, testing, documentation) for client-facing applications.
Sr Software Engineer - Backend
Senior Backend Engineer building and evolving the microservices and APIs that power the ClassPass fitness/wellness marketplace, using Java/Kotlin/C#, SQL databases, and observability tools like New Relic and Kibana.
Staff Backend Engineer
Design and scale cloud systems for real-world robotics operations, focusing on fleet management, dispatch, and deployment platforms using Java/Go and cloud infrastructure.
Staff Backend Engineer
Build and scale cloud systems that power real-world robotics operations, focusing on fleet management, dispatch, and deployment platforms using Java/Go and cloud infrastructure.
Backend Software Engineer - Camera & Photos Tools & AI Team
Build internal AI-powered tools for Apple’s Camera, Photos, and Image Quality teams, integrating vision models and LLMs into imaging workflows using Swift, Python, and React.
Software Engineer (Backend/Java)
RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client in Maryland Heights, MO that is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend/Java) for a hybrid role. Summary: We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join a highly collaborative…
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Designs and builds large-scale distributed backend systems for real-time trading, balances, and platform capabilities at Robinhood, focusing on performance, reliability, and API design for high-volume financial applications.
Software Engineer, Backend
Build and maintain Robinhood’s backend services and financial systems using Go or Python, Kafka, and cloud infrastructure to power trading, incentives, and identity platforms.
Senior Backend Engineer (Go)
Senior Backend Engineer building and scaling Go microservices for Bestow's pre-sales quoting and application-submission tools used by insurance agents. Core tech: Go, REST/gRPC/Protocol Buffers, Docker, CI/CD, and AI coding tools.