Mid Level Back-End Engineer Jobs

Mid level back-end engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own services end to end, make architectural decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior developers on the team. Roles are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, with employers like TikTok, OpenAI, and Rippling hiring at this level now.

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Open roles158+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Capgemini
Senior Backend Engineer
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Capgemini
Added 3d ago
Senior Backend Engineer
Capgemini
Atlanta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$82k - $193k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Entegee
Back End Developer
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Entegee
Added 5d ago
Back End Developer
Entegee
United States
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$50.00 - $55.00/hr
On-Site
None

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Wolfspeed
Thin Films Equipment Technician Back End Nights
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Wolfspeed
Added 1w ago
Thin Films Equipment Technician Back End Nights
Wolfspeed
Marcy, New York
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$21 - $30/hr
Associate of Applied Science

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Ro
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
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Ro
Added 1w ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Ro
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$182k - $220k/yr
On-Site
None

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Mid Level Back-End Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok
TikTok9 open roles
OpenAI
OpenAI5 open roles
Rippling
Rippling5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software92
  • Banking & Financial Services10
  • Insurance6
  • Artificial Intelligence6
  • Fintech5

Mid Level Back-End Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level back-end engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight features or services you built end to end, decisions you made independently, and any mentoring or code review you took on. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific stack rather than breadth across many tools, and be ready to walk through your architecture choices in technical interviews.

Which companies hire mid level back-end engineers?

Companies hiring mid level back-end engineers right now include TikTok, OpenAI, and Rippling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from fast-growing startups building out engineering teams to large enterprises replacing contractors with full-time staff.

Are there remote mid level back-end engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 38% of mid level back-end engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed back-end teams have become. Fully on-site roles still exist, particularly at companies that prefer in-person collaboration for architecture planning and incident response.

How do I move up to a mid level back-end engineer role?

The jump from junior to mid level comes from accumulating independent ownership over time. Engineers who get there focus on taking a feature from design to deployment without hand-holding, deepening expertise in one or two areas like databases, APIs, or distributed systems, and demonstrating measurable impact. Contributing to code reviews and flagging architectural issues before they become problems signals readiness for the next level.

Which industries hire the most mid level back-end engineers?

Mid Level back-end engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to run complex, data-heavy systems that require engineers who can own services independently and scale infrastructure without constant senior oversight.