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2,359+ JobsUpdated May 23, 2026

$100k+ Backend Developer Jobs

These $100k+ backend developer positions offer $100k+ in total compensation, rewarding professionals with strong experience and specialized skills.

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Salary Range

$87k – $255k

Top Companies

Kalepa, Lumenalta, Censys, Aequilibrium, Electronic Arts, Deepstreamtech +40 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

Winnipeg, CA, Vancouver, Toronto

Work Model

74% On-Site, 14% Remote, 12% Hybrid

Experience Levels

40% Senior, 34% Mid Level, 12% Staff

We found 2,359 $100k+ backend developer jobs currently hiring in locations including Winnipeg, CA, Vancouver. Salaries range from $87k to $255k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Remote (14%), Hybrid (12%). Top employers include Kalepa, Lumenalta, Censys and 43 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $100k+ Backend Developer Jobs

Kalepa3 jobs

Lumenalta2 jobs

Censys2 jobs

Aequilibrium1 job

Electronic Arts1 job

Deepstreamtech1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

Salary varies

3 jobs

Mid Level

$90k–$158k

17 jobs

Senior

$163k–$166k

20 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

2 jobs

Staff

$185k–$255k

6 jobs

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