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Senior Backend Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Senior Backend Engineer, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 110 Senior Backend Engineer openings in the United States, at 83 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 18.
- Across the 34 openings with posted pay, the median is $17,292.
Cities with the most Senior Backend Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 18 |
| New York City (NY) | 16 |
| San Mateo (CA) | 7 |
| Berlin | 2 |
| Los Angeles (CA) | 2 |
| Austin (TX) | 1 |
| Boulder (CO) | 1 |
| California | 1 |
Employers with the most Senior Backend Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
See the data
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Horizon3ai | 9 |
| Verkada | 7 |
| Ellipsis Health | 4 |
| Goteleport | 3 |
| Grafana Labs | 3 |
| Gigaml | 2 |
| Sphinx Defense | 2 |
| Bitvavo | 2 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $17,292. The middle half of openings pays between $16,302 and $18,906, in a sample of 34 openings.
Work arrangement
47% of openings are remote, 14% are hybrid and 39% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Senior Backend Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 110 open Senior Backend Engineer jobs in the United States, at 83 employers.
Where are the most Senior Backend Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Senior Backend Engineer openings: 18 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a Senior Backend Engineer make?
Across the 34 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $17,292, and the middle half pays between $16,302 and $18,906.
Are there remote Senior Backend Engineer jobs?
Yes: 47% of open Senior Backend Engineer jobs are remote and 14% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
