Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,598 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 774 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 839 · 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 3,107
- Lead 430
- Staff 392
- Principal 99
- Middle 54
- C-level 38
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 918
- 1000+ employees 908
- 51-200 employees 590
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Software Developer - Telecom Bill Calculations Software (Back End, Python)
Develop and support back-end telecom/broadband billing software, processing raw files into billing records and building tax/billing features using Python, Progress, Linux, Shell Scripting, and C.
Senior Backend Engineer - PHP (f/m/d)
Build and maintain backend (and occasionally frontend) integrations connecting marketplaces like Amazon and eBay to JTL's ERP system, primarily using PHP and Symfony with MySQL/MongoDB for high-volume data processing.
Senior Backend Engineer, Ambient AI
At Commure, we're building the AI Operating System for healthcare, the foundation that defines how care is delivered, documented, and financed. Our platform spans the full care journey: Ambient AI and Dictation…
Senior Backend Engineer (Mobile Platform)
This senior backend engineer role focuses on building scalable, secure mobile platform solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS. The position requires expertise in authentication and authorization protocols like OAuth2, FusionAuth, and Cognito.
Software Engineer Intern (Backend, Rust)
About N1: N1 is the first hyper-performant and horizontally scalable blockchain network designed to enable trustless computing at internet scale. N1 is comprised of a team spanning backgrounds from Harvard, CMU,…
Staff Backend Software Engineer
Staff Backend Software Engineer at DAT, a logistics SaaS company, designing and scaling high-performance backend systems using Node.js, AWS, and Kafka to power a freight marketplace.
Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js/TypeScript, Distributed Systems
The Senior Backend Engineer will work in a Node.js-first environment building and maintaining distributed backend systems. The role requires strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and recent experience with Azure cloud services.
Senior Software Engineer (Back End)
What we're looking for Aviary is looking for a builder — someone who thrives on autonomy, takes ownership, and wants to lead at the intersection of health, technology, and purpose. You’ll work alongside the Heads…
Django Backend Lead Developer (Need Visa Independent Candidates Only)
The Django Backend Lead Developer will lead technical projects focusing on backend development, cloud technologies, and big data processing.
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Build and optimize high-performance backend systems for Solana developers, using Rust/C++/Go to power APIs and data pipelines that underpin crypto apps like Coinbase and Jupiter.
Senior Software Engineer, Safety Backend
Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely…
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Build and own core backend systems powering Solana blockchain applications, using Rust or systems languages, while setting technical direction for high-performance distributed infrastructure.
Senior Backend Engineer, AI Platform & Orchestration
Builds and maintains scalable backend services for an AI platform, focusing on architecture, production reliability, and developer experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade AI-driven workflows.
Backend Engineer
Builds secure, scalable authentication APIs and tools in Rust/Python/TypeScript, focusing on high availability and new auth standards like MCP/WebAuthn. Shapes product and engineering culture in a small, remote-first team.
Sr. Java Backend Developer
Designs and builds scalable Java backend services using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices, with Oracle/PostgreSQL databases and Kafka/MQ messaging.