Remote Backend Software Engineer Jobs
Remote backend software engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams hiring for server-side, API, and infrastructure roles in sectors like fintech, SaaS, and healthtech. Employers hiring remotely right now include Humana, Resource Innovations, and SentiLink. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: USA
Remote Status: Fully Remote
LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Fast Company named LivePerson the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance, scalable systems. In this role, you will develop and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services, with a strong focus on RESTful API design and system reliability. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, enhancing existing codebases, and ensuring optimal application performance.
You Will: Key Responsibilities & Impact
- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and deliver high-availability and performance
- Design REST-based backend services
- Debug production issues and help maintain existing code
- Development of technical specifications and documentation
- Participate in on-call rotations
- Work with Bots & Automation team in building next-generation bot runtime platform
You Have: Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience building successful production software systems
- Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
- Strong programming skills in Java springboot with good knowledge of multi-threading
- Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
- Experience with Data Processing tools like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
- Experience building REST APIs & debugging distributed microservice-based applications
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs
- Experience in Kubernetes
- Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus but not necessary
- Experience with GCP and AWS is a plus
The salary range for this role will be between $150,000 - $170,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications.
Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to supporting the complete well-being, health, financial security, family, and professional growth of our permanent employees.
🏥 Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs.
- Wellness Resources: Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan.
- Health & Mental Support: Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling.
💰 Financial Security & Growth
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: To help you plan for your financial future by offering both the plan and a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution)
- HSA & FSA Plans: To help you plan for health related expenses on a pre-tax basis
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Participate and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to directly share in LivePerson's success and growth.
- Additional Insurances: Basic and supplemental life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage, legal plan, identity theft protection plan, and critical illness supplemental insurance.
- Development: Access to internal professional development resources.
👨👩👧👦 Time Away & Family Support
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval.
- Paid Public Holidays.
- Generous Parental Leave Policy: Including maternity/paternity support and fertility services.
💻 Workplace Flexibility
- Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote, offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility. We also maintain dedicated WeWork space for those who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in person.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As leaders in enterprise customer conversations, we celebrate diversity, empowering our team to forge impactful conversations globally. LivePerson is a place where uniqueness is embraced, growth is constant, and everyone is empowered to create their own success. We're very proud to have earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, and BuiltIn for being a top innovative, beloved, and remote-friendly workplace, and recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Conversational AI space.
Belonging at LivePerson: Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by US Federal, State, or Local law.
Accessibility Commitment
LivePerson is dedicated to the accessibility needs of our applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should inform their recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Important Candidate Notice
The talent acquisition team at LivePerson has recently been notified of a phishing scam targeting candidates applying for our open roles. Scammers have been posing as hiring managers and recruiters in an effort to access candidates' personal and financial information. The phishing scam is not isolated to only LivePerson and has been documented in news articles and media outlets. Please note that any communication from our hiring teams at LivePerson regarding a job opportunity will only be made by a LivePerson employee with an @liveperson.com email address. LivePerson does not ask for personal or financial information as part of our interview process, including but not limited to your social security number, online account passwords, credit card numbers, passport information, and other related banking information. If you have any questions and or concerns, please feel free to contact recruiting-lp@liveperson.com.
Location: USA
Remote Status: Fully Remote
LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) is a leader in trusted enterprise conversational AI and digital transformation. The world's leading brands use our award-winning Conversational Cloud platform to connect with millions of consumers. We power nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, providing uniquely rich data analytics and safety tools to unlock the power of conversational AI for better business outcomes. Fast Company named LivePerson the #1 Most Innovative AI Company in the world.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to design and build high-performance, scalable systems. In this role, you will develop and maintain low-latency, high-availability backend services, with a strong focus on RESTful API design and system reliability. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, enhancing existing codebases, and ensuring optimal application performance.
You Will: Key Responsibilities & Impact
- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and deliver high-availability and performance
- Design REST-based backend services
- Debug production issues and help maintain existing code
- Development of technical specifications and documentation
- Participate in on-call rotations
- Work with Bots & Automation team in building next-generation bot runtime platform
You Have: Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience building successful production software systems
- Solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithm Design
- Strong programming skills in Java springboot with good knowledge of multi-threading
- Expert-level knowledge of Databases (SQL, NoSQL) like Cassandra, MySQL
- Experience with Data Processing tools like Kafka, Airflow, Apache Spark, Hadoop
- Experience building REST APIs & debugging distributed microservice-based applications
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, and other Development tools
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs
- Experience in Kubernetes
- Experience with NodeJS & Python is a plus but not necessary
- Experience with GCP and AWS is a plus
The salary range for this role will be between $150,000 - $170,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to your location, skills, experience, education, and/or professional certifications.
Our Benefits & Perks
We are committed to supporting the complete well-being, health, financial security, family, and professional growth of our permanent employees.
🏥 Health & Wellbeing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to support your health needs.
- Wellness Resources: Access to wellbeing resources and programs including our EAP plan.
- Health & Mental Support: Access a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing professional counseling.
💰 Financial Security & Growth
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: To help you plan for your financial future by offering both the plan and a 4% employer match (100% match on the first 3% contribution and 50% match on the next 2% contribution)
- HSA & FSA Plans: To help you plan for health related expenses on a pre-tax basis
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP): Participate and receive a discount on company shares, allowing you to directly share in LivePerson's success and growth.
- Additional Insurances: Basic and supplemental life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage, legal plan, identity theft protection plan, and critical illness supplemental insurance.
- Development: Access to internal professional development resources.
👨👩👧👦 Time Away & Family Support
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Discretionary PTO package for flexible days off with manager approval.
- Paid Public Holidays.
- Generous Parental Leave Policy: Including maternity/paternity support and fertility services.
💻 Workplace Flexibility
- Remote-First Model: This role is fully remote, offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility. We also maintain dedicated WeWork space for those who wish to meet colleagues or collaborate in person.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
As leaders in enterprise customer conversations, we celebrate diversity, empowering our team to forge impactful conversations globally. LivePerson is a place where uniqueness is embraced, growth is constant, and everyone is empowered to create their own success. We're very proud to have earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, and BuiltIn for being a top innovative, beloved, and remote-friendly workplace, and recognized by Gartner as a leader in the Conversational AI space.
Belonging at LivePerson: Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by US Federal, State, or Local law.
Accessibility Commitment
LivePerson is dedicated to the accessibility needs of our applicants and employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should inform their recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Important Candidate Notice
The talent acquisition team at LivePerson has recently been notified of a phishing scam targeting candidates applying for our open roles. Scammers have been posing as hiring managers and recruiters in an effort to access candidates' personal and financial information. The phishing scam is not isolated to only LivePerson and has been documented in news articles and media outlets. Please note that any communication from our hiring teams at LivePerson regarding a job opportunity will only be made by a LivePerson employee with an @liveperson.com email address. LivePerson does not ask for personal or financial information as part of our interview process, including but not limited to your social security number, online account passwords, credit card numbers, passport information, and other related banking information. If you have any questions and or concerns, please feel free to contact recruiting-lp@liveperson.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Humana6
- Resource Innovations6
- SentiLink5
- Headspace4
- Affirm3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software43
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Banking & Financial Services8
- Insurance7
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote backend software engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Experience designing and building RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Hands-on knowledge of relational and non-relational databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Understanding of microservices architecture, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Backend Software Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote backend software engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Remote postings often close fast, so applying as soon as a role goes live gives you a real edge.
Make your async communication visible
Remote engineering teams evaluate written communication before they evaluate you in person. Write your cover letter and any written screening responses the way you'd write an internal technical proposal: clear, structured, and direct. This signals you'll thrive in an async-first environment.
Build a portfolio that runs in production
Remote hiring managers want to see deployed work, not just code in a repository. Publish at least two or three backend projects with live endpoints, clear README documentation, and architecture notes. Showing a working API or service demonstrates independence and shipping discipline, both critical for remote roles.
Target remote-first companies deliberately
Remote-first firms like distributed SaaS and fintech companies have built their processes around remote work, meaning onboarding, tooling, and culture all fit your situation. Prioritize these over hybrid companies offering occasional remote flexibility, where the team dynamic and tooling often favor in-office engineers.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Remote backend interviews often include asynchronous technical assessments and live collaborative coding in shared editors like VS Code Live Share or Replit. Practice explaining your thought process in writing and talking through architecture decisions out loud, since remote teams assess communication as much as coding ability.
Remote Backend Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote backend software engineer job?
Remote backend software engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong async communication and self-direction alongside core technical skills. Remote engineering teams screen heavily for proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Java, or Node.js, solid API design, and experience with cloud platforms. A GitHub portfolio with real projects and clear documentation signals you can work independently, which is what remote hiring managers look for above almost anything else.
Which companies hire remote backend software engineers?
Companies hiring remote backend software engineers right now include Humana, Resource Innovations, and SentiLink, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first SaaS firms, distributed fintech teams, and healthtech companies are among the most consistent sources of remote backend openings.
Can you get a remote backend software engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level backend roles are harder to land because you're expected to problem-solve independently without an on-site team to lean on. Remote-first startups and smaller distributed teams are more open to junior candidates than large enterprises. Showing a portfolio of deployed projects, contributions to open-source repositories, and clear written communication in your application can substitute for formal work history.
Do you need a degree for remote backend software engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring backend software engineers focus heavily on demonstrated skill: a strong GitHub profile, open-source contributions, and evidence you've shipped working systems matter more than a diploma at many distributed-team companies. Some larger firms and regulated sectors like finance and healthcare still list a CS degree as preferred, but candidates who can show technical depth through real work regularly land roles without one.
Which industries hire the most remote backend software engineers?
Most remote backend software engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Banking & Financial Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams building scalable, cloud-based systems, which makes remote backend work a natural fit for how they operate.
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