Backend Engineer Jobs in Washington
Backend Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and enterprise software, with demand running from junior engineers through principal-level architects. Seattle anchors most of the hiring, supported by strong activity in Bellevue and Redmond, where Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing all maintain large engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are cloud-native API development, microservices architecture, and high-throughput data pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization; our core mission is to keep customers protected and productive by delivering a seamless and timely servicing experience for our customers in existing and future versions of Windows. Our Autopatch service team is looking for highly motivated Software Engineer II to help us in this mission.
We value passion, creativity, agility, accountability, and desire to learn new complex technical areas. You will be an important part of a team of highly motivated and talented individuals, and this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and grow your career. As a member of our team, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of highly scalable and reliable software components, drive technical strategy and build cloud services that operate at high scale and availability.
At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to enhance performance, maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
- Design, develop, and operationalize the deployment of complex, enterprise-grade cloud services that leverage multiple services and platforms, ensuring high availability, scalability, robustness, and observability.
- Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guide other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor systems/products/services for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status, and initiating actions to restore systems/products/services for both simple and complex problems when appropriate.
- Pro-actively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns to improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, JavaScript, Java, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
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Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering practices, coding, and foundational knowledge in data structures and algorithms, with problem solving, debugging and analytical skills.
- Experience building on top of Azure Services (Azure Function, Service Fabric, Logical App, Service Bus, Azure KeyVault, Authentication, Traffic Manager, Load balancer, App Insights, etc.).
- Problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to debugging and performance optimization.
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Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
We are the Windows Servicing and Delivery (WSD) organization; our core mission is to keep customers protected and productive by delivering a seamless and timely servicing experience for our customers in existing and future versions of Windows. Our Autopatch service team is looking for highly motivated Software Engineer II to help us in this mission.
We value passion, creativity, agility, accountability, and desire to learn new complex technical areas. You will be an important part of a team of highly motivated and talented individuals, and this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and grow your career. As a member of our team, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of highly scalable and reliable software components, drive technical strategy and build cloud services that operate at high scale and availability.
At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to enhance performance, maintainability, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI).
- Design, develop, and operationalize the deployment of complex, enterprise-grade cloud services that leverage multiple services and platforms, ensuring high availability, scalability, robustness, and observability.
- Act as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) and guide other engineers by developing and following the playbook, working on call to monitor systems/products/services for degradation, downtime, or interruptions, alerting stakeholders about status, and initiating actions to restore systems/products/services for both simple and complex problems when appropriate.
- Pro-actively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns to improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
-
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C#, JavaScript, Java, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
-
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering practices, coding, and foundational knowledge in data structures and algorithms, with problem solving, debugging and analytical skills.
- Experience building on top of Azure Services (Azure Function, Service Fabric, Logical App, Service Bus, Azure KeyVault, Authentication, Traffic Manager, Load balancer, App Insights, etc.).
- Problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to debugging and performance optimization.
#W+DJOBS
#WSDJOBS
Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $102,100 - $202,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $133,800 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Backend Engineer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TikTok11
- Rippling11
- Yoodli AI Roleplays4Y
- Truveta3
- Databricks3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software17
- Social Media2
- Science & Research2
- Media & Entertainment2
- Banking & Financial Services2
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in backend engineer jobs across Washington.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs or GraphQL services
- Demonstrated knowledge of cloud platforms, especially AWS or Azure
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, query optimization, and data modeling
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Backend Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend engineer in Washington?
Backend engineering has no state-issued license in Washington, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, though Washington's large tech employers also evaluate candidates through portfolio work, open-source contributions, and coding assessments. Bootcamp graduates who can show production-quality projects have found entry points at mid-size Seattle and Bellevue software companies.
How much do backend engineers make in Washington?
Backend engineers in Washington earn a median of about $166,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,810 for the lowest 10% to over $255,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire backend engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring backend engineers in Washington right now include TikTok, Rippling, and Yoodli AI Roleplays, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of cloud, e-commerce, and aerospace technology companies makes it one of the most consistent states for backend engineering demand year-round.
Which Washington cities have the most backend engineer jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond lead Washington for backend engineer openings. Seattle drives the volume through its dense cluster of cloud, software, and startup employers, while Bellevue and Redmond reflect the large campuses that Amazon and Microsoft operate in the eastside corridor, pulling significant backend hiring out of the city core.
Are there remote backend engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of backend engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how thoroughly this role can be performed without a fixed office. Infrastructure, API, and platform engineering work, in particular, tends to be the most location-flexible, especially at companies that already operate distributed engineering teams.
How can I get hired as a backend engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or new-graduate software engineer role at one of Washington's large technology employers. Amazon, Microsoft, and Expedia all run structured new-grad programs that accept candidates with internship experience or strong academic projects in place of full-time history. Moving laterally from a QA automation or DevOps support role is another door, since those positions share tooling and codebase familiarity with backend teams. A GitHub portfolio demonstrating a deployed API or service significantly strengthens any application.
Where can I find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to backend engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across the state's major hiring metros. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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