Mid Level Backend Software Engineer Jobs

Mid level backend software engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own features and services end to end, make architectural decisions with limited oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Remote and hybrid roles are common, with openings concentrated across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance and employers like TikTok, OpenAI, and Rippling hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles106+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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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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Ursus, Inc.
Backend Developer
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Ursus, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Backend Developer
Ursus, Inc.
Fremont, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$65.50 - $70.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Auctane
Senior Backend Software Engineer
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Auctane
Added 1w ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Auctane
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
DevOps
Database Administration (DBA)
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Mid Level Backend Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok
TikTok6 open roles
OpenAI
OpenAI5 open roles
Rippling
Rippling5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software53
  • Banking & Financial Services7
  • Insurance6
  • Electronics & Hardware5
  • Investment & Asset Management5

Mid Level Backend Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level backend software engineer job?

Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove technical decisions, resolved production issues independently, or delivered a feature from design to deployment. Applications that show measurable impact, such as reducing latency or improving reliability, stand out at this level. Tailor your resume to the stack the employer uses and emphasize depth in one or two core areas rather than breadth alone.

Which companies hire mid level backend software engineers?

Companies hiring mid level backend software 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, including high-growth startups scaling their engineering teams, established technology companies building new product lines, and large enterprises modernizing legacy systems.

Are there remote mid level backend software engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid roles are a significant part of the market at this level. About 27% of mid level backend software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed engineering teams have become across industries. Searching by location flexibility on Migrate Mate lets you filter to fully remote or hybrid arrangements quickly.

How do I move up to a mid level backend software engineer role?

Moving from entry level to mid level comes down to deepening your technical ownership over time. Focus on completing projects with less guidance, debugging and resolving issues independently, and learning how your code affects the broader system. Contributing to code reviews, picking up on-call responsibilities, and shipping features that required you to make real design tradeoffs are the clearest signals that you are ready for mid level expectations.

Which industries hire the most mid level backend software engineers?

Mid Level backend software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend heavily on scalable, reliable backend infrastructure to support their core products, transaction volume, and data pipelines.