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Senior Backend Engineer Jobs
137 open senior Backend Engineer roles across the US.
Latest senior Backend Engineer jobs
Staff Backend Engineer
about 2 hours agoStaff Backend Engineer - Data Platform- San Francisco
about 4 hours agoStaff Backend Engineer - Data Platform- San Francisco
about 4 hours agoStaff Backend Engineer – Search and Discovery Product Engineering
about 9 hours agoStaff Backend Engineer – AI
about 10 hours agoSenior Backend Engineer (Python/Django)
about 18 hours agoSr. Staff Backend Engineer
3 days agoStaff Backend Engineer-BoltX
3 days agoBackend Engineer
3 days agoSenior Backend Engineer
3 days agoSenior Backend Engineer, Podcast
3 days agoSenior Backend Engineer
4 days agoSenior Backend Engineer, Experimentation
4 days agoBackend Engineer III (Hybrid)
4 days agoPrincipal Backend Engineer – Music Discovery Platform - Roon
4 days agoStaff Backend Engineer (Digital Foot Print)
4 days agoSenior Backend Engineer
5 days agoStaff MaaS Backend Engineer
5 days agoSenior ML Backend Engineer
6 days agoSenior Backend Engineer - Device Platform
6 days agoMarket overview
The US market for Senior Backend Engineer roles currently offers 543 open positions, reflecting strong demand for experienced professionals capable of tackling complex, large-scale systems. Hiring managers prioritize candidates who can own end-to-end backend architecture, focusing on scalability to handle high-traffic environments, distributed systems for resilient infrastructure, and system design that ensures robust performance. These roles often split between individual contributors driving deep technical implementation—such as API design and CI/CD pipelines—and leads who guide cross-team efforts in backend engineering. Unlike mid-level positions, senior hires command a median midpoint salary of $185,000, underscoring the premium placed on proven expertise that minimizes risks in production systems. Leading employers actively recruiting include remotecom with 22 openings, jobgether at 19, and Spotify boasting 17, alongside coupang's 15 spots emphasizing Python and Java proficiency. Essential skills like AWS integration for cloud-native deployments and backend development frameworks round out the core requirements, as companies seek engineers who can optimize for efficiency without compromising security. For candidates with 5-8+ years of experience, tailor your application by quantifying impact in scalability projects—such as reducing latency by specific percentages in distributed systems—to stand out, directly addressing how your work aligns with employer needs like those at nordsec's 9 roles focused on secure API ecosystems. This targeted approach positions you as a strategic asset in a competitive field where depth in these areas accelerates hiring decisions.
Top hiring employers
- gitlab6 open roles
- verkada5 open roles
- launchdarkly5 open roles
- coupang4 open roles
- reddit3 open roles
Frequently asked questions
What is the average compensation for a senior Backend Engineer?+
The median posted midpoint salary for senior Backend Engineer roles in Jobply's index is $200,000. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.
Which companies hire the most senior Backend Engineers?+
gitlab currently has the most open senior Backend Engineer roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include gitlab, verkada, launchdarkly.
Do these senior Backend Engineer roles include management responsibility?+
Some do — look for titles containing "Lead", "Principal", or "Manager". The majority are senior individual-contributor (IC) roles; the job description will state expected scope.
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