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Staff Backend Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Staff Backend Engineer, updated November 4, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 4, 2026, Joonow listed 36 Staff Backend Engineer openings in the United States, at 28 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 8.
- Across the 17 openings with posted pay, the median is $20,500.
Cities with the most Staff Backend Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 8 |
| New York City (NY) | 6 |
| San Mateo (CA) | 3 |
| California | 1 |
| Elizabeth (NJ) | 1 |
| Incline Village (NV) | 1 |
| Mountain View (CA) | 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 1 |
Employers with the most Staff Backend Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Polymarket | 2 |
| Gigaml | 2 |
| Hatch | 1 |
| Uniswap | 1 |
| Cubesoftware | 1 |
| Future | 1 |
| Astra | 1 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $20,500. The middle half of openings pays between $20,000 and $25,000, in a sample of 17 openings.
Work arrangement
53% of openings are remote, 19% are hybrid and 28% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Staff Backend Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 4, 2026, Joonow listed 36 open Staff Backend Engineer jobs in the United States, at 28 employers.
Where are the most Staff Backend Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Staff Backend Engineer openings: 8 as of November 4, 2026.
How much does a Staff Backend Engineer make?
Across the 17 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $20,500, and the middle half pays between $20,000 and $25,000.
Are there remote Staff Backend Engineer jobs?
Yes: 53% of open Staff Backend Engineer jobs are remote and 19% are hybrid, as of November 4, 2026.
