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Senior Backend Engineer Jobs

126 open senior Backend Engineer roles across the US.

Open roles
126
Median salary
$190k
Top employer
gitlab
Median salary
$190k

Latest senior Backend Engineer jobs

Backend Engineering Manager

about 8 hours ago
jobgetherUS$220k–$220k
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Backend Engineering Manager

about 21 hours ago
dragosUnited States$220k–$220k
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Staff Backend Engineer

about 23 hours ago
coupangz-Test & Templates Only$164k–$282k
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Python Backend Engineers (FastAPI): Technical Exam Review

2 days ago
teracUnited States$0k–$0k
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Senior Backend Engineer- Users Infrastructure

3 days ago
weaveWeave - Headquarters (Lehi, UT)
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Senior Backend Engineer

3 days ago
gitlabRemote, Canada; Remote, United States$139k–$235k
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Senior/Staff Backend Engineer

4 days ago
cleraremote$180k–$205k
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Senior Backend Engineer, Compliance Engineering

4 days ago
redditRemote - United States$191k–$267k
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Scala Backend Engineer

4 days ago
triggerise
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Senior Backend Engineer

4 days ago
antithesisVienna, VA, USA
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Sr Backend Engineer, Flag Delivery

5 days ago
launchdarklyRemote - US
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Sr Backend Engineer, Billing

5 days ago
launchdarklyRemote - US$163k–$264k
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Sr Backend Engineer, Identity & Access Management

5 days ago
launchdarklyRemote - US
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Senior Staff Backend Engineer (Pricing)

6 days ago
coupangSeattle, USA$174k–$299k
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Sr. Backend Engineer

6 days ago
peekMexico City
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Senior Backend Engineer II - eCommerce

6 days ago
prenuvoSan Francisco Bay Area, California, United States$175k–$190k
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Senior Backend Engineer (with Frontend Competency) (Ingeniero Backend Senior con Competencia Frontend) - Hybrid

6 days ago
claraBrasil
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Senior Backend Engineer, Growth (US)

6 days ago
nanitNew York, NY (Hybrid)$0k–$0k
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Senior Software Backend Engineer, Market Pricing

6 days ago
paveakatroveinformationtechnologiesNew York, New York, United States, San Francisco, California, United States$167k–$225k
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Senior Backend Engineer (Ruby), Plan: Portfolio Experience

6 days ago
jobgetherUS$139k–$235k
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Market 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

  • gitlab
    6 open roles
  • verkada
    4 open roles
  • launchdarkly
    4 open roles
  • crowdstrike
    3 open roles
  • coupang
    3 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 $190,000. 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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