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Backend Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Backend Engineer, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 81 Backend Engineer openings in the United States, at 58 employers.
- New York City (NY) has the most openings: 19.
- Across the 28 openings with posted pay, the median is $16,667.
Cities with the most Backend Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City (NY) | 19 |
| San Francisco (CA) | 18 |
| Almaty | 3 |
| Arvada (CO) | 2 |
| Los Angeles (CA) | 2 |
| Palo Alto (CA) | 2 |
| San Mateo (CA) | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
Employers with the most Backend Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor Tower | 3 |
| PayPay | 3 |
| Hebbia Ai | 3 |
| ROUTE06 | 2 |
| Meter | 2 |
| Plaud | 2 |
| Rain | 2 |
| Resend | 2 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $16,667. The middle half of openings pays between $14,062 and $18,843, in a sample of 28 openings.
Work arrangement
28% of openings are remote, 15% are hybrid and 57% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Backend Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 81 open Backend Engineer jobs in the United States, at 58 employers.
Where are the most Backend Engineer jobs?
New York City (NY) has the most Backend Engineer openings: 19 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a Backend Engineer make?
Across the 28 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $16,667, and the middle half pays between $14,062 and $18,843.
Are there remote Backend Engineer jobs?
Yes: 28% of open Backend Engineer jobs are remote and 15% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
