Backend Developer Jobs
Backend developers build the APIs, services, and systems that power applications. These roles involve server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Go, Java), databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), and cloud infrastructure. Whether you prefer monoliths or microservices, there's a backend role for your stack.
Salary Range
$97k – $299k
Top Companies
Dropbox, Reddit, Airbnb, Coinbase, Squarespace, Clever +7 more
Job Types
100% Full Time
Top Locations
San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S., New York City, South San Francisco, Toronto, Ontario
Work Model
66% Remote, 28% On-Site, 6% Hybrid
Experience Levels
32% Senior, 28% Staff, 18% manager
We found 3,356 backend developer jobs currently hiring in locations including San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S., New York City, South San Francisco. Salaries range from $97k to $299k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include Remote (66%), On-Site (28%), Hybrid (6%). Top employers include Dropbox, Reddit, Airbnb and 10 other companies.
Skills in Demand for Backend Developer Jobs
Common Tools & Technologies
Companies Hiring for Backend Developer Jobs
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Career Path & Salary Progression
Junior
Salary varies
4 jobs
Mid Level
$97k–$174k
6 jobs
Senior
$129k–$232k
16 jobs
Staff
Salary varies
14 jobs
Director+
Salary varies
1 job
Latest Jobs Added
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Risk Platform
Coinbase
Backend Engineer, Feeds Experience
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Enablement
Coinbase
Senior Fullstack Engineer, Notifications Engagement
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Dev Platform Data and Discovery
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3,151–3,200 of 3,356 jobs
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Risk Platform
Coinbase·Remote - USA
Backend Engineer, Feeds Experience
Reddit·Remote - United States
Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Enablement
Coinbase·Remote - USA
Senior Fullstack Engineer, Notifications Engagement
Reddit·Remote - United States
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Dev Platform Data and Discovery
Reddit·Remote - United States
Staff Product Manager, Ranking & Data API (Developer Platform)
Reddit·Remote - United States
Software Engineering Manager, Ads Creative Management
Reddit·Remote - United States
Staff Engineer, Ads Privacy
Reddit·Remote - United States
Ads Engineering Manager, SMB Activation (Advertiser Growth)
Reddit·Remote - United States
Senior iOS Engineer - Compliance Engineering
Reddit·Remote - United States
Engineering Manager, Data Pipeline
Reddit·Remote - United States
Senior Software Engineer, Frontend - Identity
Coinbase·Remote - USA
Staff Software Engineer, Performance
Airbnb·Remote - USA
Staff Software Engineer, Listings & Host Tools and AI
Airbnb·United States
Staff Software Engineer, Growth Platform
Airbnb·Remote, USA
Staff Software Engineer - GenAI Systems
Airbnb·Remote - USA
Staff Software Engineer, Communication & Connectivity
Airbnb·United States
Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Clever·San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S.
Software Engineer, DEIP
Clever·San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S.
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Clever·San Francisco, CA, OR Anywhere in the Continental U.S.
Staff GenAI System Engineer, Automation Foundation
Airbnb·Remote - USA
Staff Data Engineer - Data AI-Listings & Structured Data
Airbnb·United States
Engineering Manager, API Experience
OpenAI (Ashby)·New York City
Backend Product Software Engineer
Dropbox·Remote - Canada: Select locations
Backend Product Software Engineer
Dropbox·Remote - US: Select locations
Senior Software Engineer, Frontend - Developer Experience
Coinbase·Remote - USA
Staff Software Engineer, Product Engineer
Gusto·San Francisco, CA - Hybrid; Denver, CO - Hybrid; New York, NY - Hybrid; Seattle, WA - Remote; Los Angeles, CA - Remote; Toronto, Canada - Remote
Software Engineer, Deployment Infrastructure
Vercel·Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City
Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Custody)
Coinbase·Remote - USA
Full Stack Product Software Engineer
Dropbox·Remote - Poland
Engineering Manager, Guest & Host
Airbnb·London, United Kingdom
Software Engineering Manager, Checkout & Payments
Squarespace·New York City
Software Engineer - Java (Communications Platform)
Squarespace·New York City
Senior Software Engineer - Java
Squarespace·New York City
Senior Software Engineer, Java (Domains)
Squarespace·New York City
Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Blockchain Platform (Blockchain Nodes)
Coinbase·Remote - USA
Staff Product Backend Software Engineer, Desktop Sync
Dropbox·Remote - US: All locations
Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, Desktop Sync
Dropbox·Remote - Canada: Select locations
Staff Software Engineer, Benefits
Gusto·Denver, CO;San Francisco, CA;New York, NY;Los Angeles, CA;Seattle, WA;Toronto, Ontario, CAN - Remote
Software Engineer II
Culture Biosciences·South San Francisco, CA
Data Platform Engineer
Axle Health·Remote
Engineering Manager, Identity Infrastructure
OpenAI (Ashby)·San Francisco
Senior Software Engineer
Clutch·Toronto, Ontario
Head of Product Marketing
Vercel·Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City
Senior Software Engineer, Forecasting & Real-Time Optimization Platform
Lyft·Toronto, Canada
Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, Cloud Foundation
Dropbox·Remote - Poland
Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, Core Intelligence & Media
Dropbox·Remote - Canada: Select locations
Staff Product Manager, Sharing & Virality
Dropbox·Remote - Canada: Select locations
Senior Backend Product Software Engineer
Dropbox·Remote - Canada: Select locations
Senior Full Stack Product Software Engineer
Dropbox·Remote - US: Select locations