USA · Updated Daily

Backend Engineer Jobs in the USA

Backend engineer jobs in the USA at Affirm, NBCUniversal, Rippling, and GitLab, most of them remote. Updated daily.

Get Today’s Job List

Premium $7/month, cancel anytime

Live Job Feed

Latest Backend Engineer Jobs in the United States

Fresh listings from the DevBlast feed. Members see the company, salary info, and direct apply link.

Backend Engineer Roles in the USA

We curate backend and platform positions from fintech, media, and software companies across the USA.

🗄️

Backend Engineer
🛠️

Backend Developer
🏅

Senior Backend Engineer
🌍

Remote Backend Developer
🏗️

Platform Engineer
☕

Java Developer
🐹

Golang Developer
🧩

Full Stack Engineer

Backend Engineer Salary Ranges in the USA (2026)

What backend engineer roles pay at US companies.

Junior Backend Developer
$70K - $120K
Mid-Level Backend Developer
$88K - $150K
Senior Backend Developer
$106K - $184K
Lead Backend Developer
$111K - $193K

*US market data from DevBlast's backend developer pay bands. Salaries listed in USD and vary by city, company size, and experience.

What US Companies Look For in Backend Engineers

US companies are competitive, and here is what gets you hired.

💻 Languages

  • Java or Kotlin
  • Go
  • Python or Node.js
  • C# or Ruby
  • SQL

🗄️ Backend Systems

  • API design (REST, gRPC)
  • Databases and caching
  • Queues and event streams
  • Scaling and performance
  • Testing and observability

🌟 What US Companies Specifically Want

  • Services you have run in production
  • Code samples on GitHub
  • Clear system design reasoning
  • Strong written communication
  • Ownership from design to on-call

💡 How to Stand Out in the USA

  • CV tailored to the role
  • Measurable results, not just duties
  • Right to work in the US confirmed
  • A service or API you can walk through
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting

Backend Engineer Jobs in the USA FAQ

Are there backend engineer jobs in the USA?
Yes. Companies including Affirm, NBCUniversal, Rippling, GitLab, and Kin list backend roles in the USA, from fintech and media to developer tools. DevBlast tracks new backend roles in the USA every day.
Where are most backend engineer jobs in the USA?
About 7 in 10 of the US backend roles in the DevBlast feed this month are remote. The on-site and hybrid roles are in places like Austin, San Francisco, and Glendale, California.
What is the salary for a backend engineer in the USA?
In the US: Junior Backend Engineers earn $70K-$120K, Mid-Level $88K-$150K, Senior $106K-$184K, and Lead positions $111K-$193K, based on DevBlast's backend developer pay bands. Pay varies by location, company size, and specialization.
Do US companies sponsor visas for backend engineers?
Some larger US companies sponsor work visas, such as the H-1B, for experienced engineers, but many roles require existing right to work in the US. Always check the specific job listing before applying.
How do I find backend engineer jobs in the USA?
DevBlast curates backend engineer jobs daily and shows the country on every role. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed, so subscribe and check your inbox for 10-60+ developer jobs a day with direct apply links.

Browse More Developer Jobs

Explore all roles for this discipline, other US roles, remote roles, or other levels.

Backend Engineer Jobs Backend Developer Jobs Remote Backend Developer Jobs Senior Backend Engineer Jobs Software Engineer Jobs in the USA Full Stack Developer Jobs in the USA Java Developer Jobs Golang Developer Jobs Platform Engineer Jobs Data Engineer Jobs in the USA

Get These Jobs Before They Fill Up

DevBlast members see the company, salary info, and the direct apply link the moment a job posts. Apply in the first 24-48 hours, when your odds are best.

Get Today’s Job List

Premium $7/month or $60/year (3 months free) · cancel anytime

24 Backend Engineer Jobs in the USA (Updated Oct 2026) | DevBlast