Backend Engineer Jobs

Backend engineer jobs are open across fintech, healthtech, SaaS, and e-commerce, at every level from new-grad to principal, with specializations in API design, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles989+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCVS Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type37% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Comcast
Entry-level Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) - New York - ONSITE 4X Week
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Comcast
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Entry-level Backend Software Engineer (Python or PHP) - New York - ONSITE 4X Week
Comcast
New York, New York
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$90k.45 - $135k.67/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Collins Aerospace
Senior Software Engineer - FlightAware Backend (Onsite)
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Collins Aerospace
New 20h ago
Senior Software Engineer - FlightAware Backend (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Houston, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
$87k - $165k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Uber
Sr Software Engineer - Backend- Memberships
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Uber
New 23h ago
Sr Software Engineer - Backend- Memberships
Uber
San Francisco, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$202k - $224k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Uber
Sr Software Engineer - Backend- Memberships
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Uber
New 23h ago
Sr Software Engineer - Backend- Memberships
Uber
New York, New York
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$202k - $224k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Uber
Sr Software Engineer - Backend- Memberships
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Uber
New 23h ago
Sr Software Engineer - Backend- Memberships
Uber
Sunnyvale, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$202k - $224k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Backend Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health40
  • TikTok
    TikTok38
  • Rippling
    Rippling25
  • Capital One
    Capital One24
  • Affirm
    Affirm16

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software167
  • Banking & Financial Services24
  • Insurance21
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Electronics & Hardware14

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs.

  • Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
  • Hands-on work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and message queues
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Tips for Your Backend Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to system scale

Backend engineer listings almost always ask about scale. Rewrite each bullet on your resume to include the order of magnitude you worked at, whether that's thousands of requests per second, terabytes of data, or dozens of microservices. Generic descriptions get screened out first.

Match your stack to the listing exactly

Recruiters filter by language and framework before reading anything else. If a role lists Go and PostgreSQL, those words need to appear in your resume verbatim. Synonyms and adjacent tools don't pass keyword filters, so mirror the tech stack in the job description directly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists backend engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a concrete system design narrative

Most backend interviews include at least one system design round. Pick two or three real systems you've built and practice explaining your tradeoffs out loud: why you chose that database, how you handled failure, what you'd change now. Vague answers about architecture cost offers.

Negotiate using competing timelines, not just offers

If you have multiple interviews in flight, tell each team honestly where you are in the process. Asking for a decision timeline extension is standard in backend hiring and rarely penalized. Waiting until you have a written offer to mention a competing process weakens your position.

Follow up on take-home assessments strategically

If you completed a take-home coding project and haven't heard back in five business days, send a short note asking for feedback regardless of outcome. It signals professionalism and occasionally reopens a stalled decision, especially at startups where hiring moves in bursts.

Backend Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most backend engineers?

The companies hiring the most backend engineers right now include CVS Health, TikTok, and Rippling, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Fintech and healthtech companies consistently account for a large portion of active backend roles.

How many backend engineer jobs are remote?

About 65% of backend engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible engineering disciplines. Roles focused on API development and cloud infrastructure tend to be listed as remote most often, while on-site requirements are more common for roles involving embedded systems or on-premises infrastructure.

How do you become a backend engineer?

You become a backend engineer by building a foundation in at least one server-side language, then learning how databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure connect. Work through real projects that require storing and retrieving data, handling authentication, and exposing endpoints. Contributing to open-source repositories or shipping side projects with a live backend demonstrates practical ability to employers faster than credentials alone.

Can you get hired as a backend engineer with little experience?

You can get hired as a backend engineer with limited professional experience if your portfolio shows you've built something real that handles data persistence, API calls, and basic error handling. Target companies with structured associate or junior programs rather than startups expecting immediate autonomy. Internships, contract roles, and contributions to active open-source projects all count as relevant experience in most screening processes.

What does the backend engineer interview process look like?

The backend engineer interview process typically moves through a recruiter screen, a technical phone screen covering language fundamentals and basic data structures, a take-home or live coding round focused on writing working server-side code, and a final loop that includes system design and cross-functional conversations. Companies that ship high-traffic products almost always include a system design round where you architect a service from scratch and defend your tradeoffs.

Where can I find and apply to backend engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to backend engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your stack and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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