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, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance and employers like TikTok, OpenAI, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles75
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Wipro
USBank_Java Backend Developer
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Wipro
Added 4d ago
USBank_Java Backend Developer
Wipro
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$60k - $135k/yr
10,000+

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General Motors
Senior Backend Software Engineer
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General Motors
Added 1w ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
General Motors
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$153k - $269k
On-Site
None

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Hungryroot
Senior Backend Software Engineer
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Hungryroot
Added 2w ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Hungryroot
Remote
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$168k - $210k
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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TikTok
Senior AI Backend Software Engineer
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TikTok
Added 1mo ago
Senior AI Backend Software Engineer
TikTok
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Backend Engineering
$388k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Bilt Rewards
Back End Engineer
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Bilt Rewards
Added 1mo ago
Back End Engineer
Bilt Rewards
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$170k - $300k/yr
On-Site
None

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Mid Level Backend Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok
TikTok7 open roles
OpenAI
OpenAI5 open roles
Apple
Apple4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software37
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Insurance6
  • Science & Research4
  • Banking & Financial Services4

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 Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 17% of mid level backend software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.