Backend Jobs in United States

There are 5,572 open Backend jobs in United States on freehire right now. 790 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and ai.

Salary

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
USDyear$165,591$192,000$215,0001,414
USDhour$62$69$7628

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 829 · 15%
  • Hybrid 726 · 13%
  • Onsite 355 · 6%

Visa sponsorship offered in 38% of the 1,567 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 3,092
  • Lead 426
  • Staff 387
  • Principal 100
  • Middle 55
  • C-level 38

Who is hiring

  • 501-1000 employees 917
  • 1000+ employees 898
  • 51-200 employees 588
  • 11-50 employees 284
  • 201-500 employees 46
  • 1-10 employees 15
5,572 jobs
Socket.dev Backed by a16z
2 days ago

Senior Java Backend Engineer — Trading Platform (Remote)

HybridNorth AmericaSenior
United States

The Senior Java Backend Engineer will design, build, and maintain microservices for a trading platform using Java 17+, Spring or Micronaut, and RESTful APIs.

api java micronaut microservices nosql +3 skills
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IBM Computing
2 days ago

Senior Backend Engineer, Cloud Networking

North AmericaSenior
United States

The Senior Backend Engineer will design, build, and operate secure backend services for Confluent Cloud's networking fabric. The role focuses on scaling cloud-native platforms using distributed systems and Kubernetes.

api api-design cloud cloud-native distributed-systems +2 skills
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Matchgroup?Department=Tinder
2 days ago

Senior Backend Engineer - Real-Time Systems (Seoul)

North AmericaSenior
United States

The Senior Backend Engineer will design and build scalable, low-latency systems for Tinder's interactive dating features. This role involves end-to-end ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring team members in a hybrid environment in Seoul.
IBM Computing
2 days ago

Senior Cloud-Native Backend Engineer, Networking Platform

North AmericaSenior
United States

The Senior Cloud-Native Backend Engineer will design, build, and operate large-scale distributed backend services for a cloud-native networking platform. The role involves working with Go, Java, C++, and Kubernetes to enhance system performance and reliability.

cloud cloud-native cpp distributed-systems java +1 skills
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PeerSource
2 days ago

Remote Golang Backend Engineer – Scalable API & AWS

RemoteNorth AmericaContract
United States

PeerSource is hiring a Golang Backend Engineer to build scalable REST APIs and backend services using AWS, MySQL, and Docker. The role is available as a remote position or hybrid in the Denver/Fort Collins area.

api aws ci-cd docker go +3 skills
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Infomatics Corp
2 days ago

Golang Backend Engineer - AI & Microservices

North America
United States

Infomatics Corp is seeking a Golang developer to build and scale backend microservices that integrate AI capabilities and LLMs. The role involves working in Linux environments and managing CI/CD pipelines for distributed applications.

ai argocd ci-cd git gitlab +6 skills
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Fastly
3 days ago

Senior Engineer - Security Products (Backend APIs)

Open 67d HybridNorth AmericaContractSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Build and own public-facing security APIs in Go for WAF, DDoS, and bot management, ensuring reliability and seamless customer integration during attacks.

agile ai api api-design ci-cd +12 skills
181 220 – 217 464 $
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Notability
3 days ago

Engineer, Backend

HybridNorth America
United States

This early-career backend engineer role involves maintaining and scaling core systems for the Notability app, including API development and database management. The position requires strong communication skills, proficiency with AI coding tools, and a focus on building robust, well-tested features for a collaborative product team.

ai api cloud docker gcp +4 skills
120 000 – 175 000 $
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Turnitin, LLC
3 days ago

Senior Backend Software Engineer (USA Remote)

Open 60d RemoteNorth AmericaSenior H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Senior backend engineer building and optimizing serverless grading/feedback services on AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB for a global edtech company.

api aws ci-cd design-patterns dynamodb +12 skills
112 125 – 186 875 $
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plaud
3 days ago

Senior Backend Engineer - Palo Alto

Open 76d HybridNorth AmericaFull-timeSenior
United States

Builds and operates Plaud’s AI-powered speech-to-text APIs (batch transcription and streaming ASR), designing high-concurrency, low-latency infrastructure for global deployment, integrating ML models, and managing B2B customer-facing features.

ai api api-design authentication go +5 skills
159 000 – 219 000 $
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iCapital Network
3 days ago

Backend Engineer Scala - Assistant Vice President

Open 35d North AmericaFull-timeC-level H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Designs and builds high-performance backend services in Scala for a fintech platform, collaborating with product teams and using cloud-native microservices.

api cloud cloud-native java nodejs +5 skills
130 000 – 170 000 $
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iCapital Network
3 days ago

Blockchain / Backend Engineer - Vice President

Open 35d North AmericaFull-timeC-level H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Designs and builds a private blockchain network for alternative investments using DAML/Canton and Python APIs, leading a team to modernize private-market access for advisors and clients.

api aws blockchain cloud fastapi +5 skills
150 000 – 200 000 $
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iCapital Network
3 days ago

Backend Software Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Open 33d North AmericaFull-timeC-level H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Designs and builds cloud-native backend services for a fintech platform using Python, Scala, and Node.js, focusing on high-performance APIs and microservices.

api cloud cloud-native fastapi nodejs +7 skills
130 000 – 170 000 $
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iCapital Network
3 days ago

Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President

Open 77d North AmericaFull-timeC-level H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Designs and builds cloud-native Scala microservices (Akka/ZIO) for a fintech platform, collaborating with product teams to deliver scalable APIs and integrations while mentoring on new tech.

api cloud cloud-native java nodejs +5 skills
130 000 – 160 000 $
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iCapital Network
3 days ago

Backend Engineer, Blockchain - Assistant Vice President

Open 79d North AmericaFull-timeC-level H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Builds a private blockchain ledger using DAML/Canton and Python FastAPI to streamline private-market investments for advisors and high-net-worth clients.

api aws blockchain cloud fastapi +5 skills
120 000 – 145 000 $
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iCapital Network
3 days ago

Backend Software Engineer - Associate / Assistant Vice President

Open 79d North AmericaFull-timeC-level H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Builds cloud-native backend services in Scala using Akka and ZIO to power iCapital’s fintech platform, collaborating with product teams and stakeholders.

cloud cloud-native java nodejs nosql +4 skills
95 000 – 140 000 $
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Jobsbridge
3 days ago

Java Back End Developer

North America
United States

This role involves Java back-end development, focusing on J2EE design patterns and MVC frameworks like Struts. The developer will utilize design tools such as Enterprise Architect to support IT staffing projects.

design-patterns j2ee mvc
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Volkswagen Group
3 days ago

Contract Software Engineer II - Backend

Open 42d North AmericaContract
United States

Contract backend engineer at Electrify America (Volkswagen Group) independently delivering Java/Spring Boot features and bug fixes for EV charging infrastructure, working with REST APIs, Postgres, and MongoDB.

accessibility agile api ci-cd devops +6 skills
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Patreon
3 days ago

Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform

Open 80d HybridNorth AmericaFull-timeStaff H-1B sponsor history — This employer has had H-1B petitions approved by USCIS in the last five fiscal years, per the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. The approval belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
United States

Staff Backend Platform Engineer at Patreon designing and building foundational distributed systems, APIs, and infrastructure using AWS, Kubernetes, and languages like Python, Go, Java, or Rust.

api aws cloud cloud-native data-modeling +10 skills
257 500 – 386 000 $
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Umbra
3 days ago

Senior Backend Engineer, Satellite Ops (Remote)

North AmericaSenior
United States

Senior backend engineer building and maintaining mission-critical services for satellite operations, including planning, scheduling, and command/control systems.

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