Backend Jobs in United States
There are 5,589 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 772 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 | $165,850 | $192,050 | $215,000 | 1,417 |
| 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 37%
- python 35%
- aws 32%
- java 32%
- distributed-systems 24%
- kubernetes 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 837 · 15%
- Hybrid 730 · 13%
- Onsite 358 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 1,574 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 3,104
- Lead 426
- Staff 392
- Principal 101
- Middle 54
- C-level 38
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 918
- 1000+ employees 909
- 51-200 employees 590
- 11-50 employees 285
- 201-500 employees 46
- 1-10 employees 15
Senior Backend Engineer (Device Cloud API Services)
Design, develop, and maintain Python API services for Brivo's cloud video platform, working with Django/DRF, async Python, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes to build gateway-scale REST APIs and legacy video-storage services.
Senior Backend Software Developer - AI Solutions (Remote US)
Develop and integrate AI-driven features into the Signals Notebook SaaS platform using Java and RESTful APIs. Ensure performance and scalability of cloud services while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Backend Web Developer — CMS & SQL Performance Expert
A Web Developer focused on optimizing CMS-driven website performance using Microsoft SQL, Angular, and React at a technology company in San Diego.
Backend Java Developer
Overview Backend Java Developer — Proficiency in Java 17, Spring Boot, JaX-RS, and Microservices architecture. Experience with PayPal RUDS framework. Required Skills & Expertise Backend Development Proficiency in…
Software Engineer Backend (Java)
Build and enhance CLEAR’s secure identity platform using Java, Kafka, and AWS, focusing on privacy, security, and scalable architecture.
Lead Java Backend Engineer - AWS Cloud Migration
Lead Software Engineer Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid) Duration: Contract through end of year (extension possible) Candidates must reside in the DMV area. Overview We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to…
Hybrid Senior Software Engineer - Backend/API Specialist
Designs and builds scalable backend services and APIs in an AI-driven software development lifecycle, collaborating with QA, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and rapid incident resolution.
Backend Engineer _ AI Gateway- Bilingual (Korean/ English)
We are building an AI Gateway — a high-performance, secure intermediary layer that routes, inspects, and governs all traffic between enterprise clients and LLM/AI service providers. This role requires deep expertise in…
Software Engineer - Backend
Backend Software Engineer at Luminary, an AI-native wealth transfer service, owning the modeling engine for transfer tax computation and domain modeling using Go, Postgres, Temporal, and GraphQL.
Backend Engineer
Part-time Backend Engineer developing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using Python, Java, Node.js, or Ruby, with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms.
Senior Backend Engineer — Enterprise AI Platform
Spotify is seeking a backend-focused engineer to design, build, and operate enterprise AI platform capabilities that connect AI models, agents, tools, and Spotify’s internal systems. You will own major workstreams…
Senior Backend Engineer: AI-Driven Insurance Analytics
Moody’s is seeking a senior backend engineer to design and deliver scalable back-end software powering our insurance analytics platform. You will build robust systems with a focus on architecture, scalability, and…
Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / AWS) – Remote-friendly
MISUMI Americas is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / AWS) to design and scale backend services for our global manufacturing platform. Based in Oakland, CA or Portland, OR with remote options in CA/OR/WA, you…
Senior Backend Engineer (Rust/Go/Python) - Greenfield APIs
United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to design and build the next generation of our global learning platform. You will own core services, create high-performance microservices, and set…
Only W2 | Backend Engineer _ AI Gateway@ NJ & TX
Job Role: Backend Engineer _ AI Gateway Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ till September | October onward Plano, TX Duration: Long Term Contract What we are looking for, Async Python & Network Programming (3 yrs) Strong…
Backend Developer (Node.js / Java / .NET)
Build and maintain secure backend services and APIs for a health services platform using Node.js, Java, or .NET. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize application performance and integrate third-party systems.