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Backend Engineer Jobs — $100k+

15 opportunities • $201k average (USD)

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15 verified Backend Engineer jobs paying $100k+ are live on Six Figure Jobs. The average salary is $201k USD. All listings show the salary range upfront — no hidden compensation. Use the filters to narrow by seniority, location, tech stack, or work type.

Top skills for Backend Engineer roles: kubernetes, terraform, go, java, spring, nodejs, aws, gcp.

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Instrumentl

Senior Backend Engineer

$175k - $220k
Verified salary
🇺🇸 USARemoteSeniorApply by Sep 24
Posted 6/26/2026
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Scribe

Senior Backend Engineer

$175k - $200k
Verified salary
🇺🇸 USARemoteSeniorApply by Aug 16
Posted 1/21/2026
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Procurify

Staff Backend Engineer

C$160k - C$190k
Verified salary
🇨🇦 CanadaRemoteStaffApply by Sep 24
Posted 1/19/2026
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Postscript

Senior Backend Engineer

$172k - $203k
Verified salary
RemoteRemoteSeniorApply by Sep 24
Posted 2 days ago
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Verkada

Senior Backend Engineer

$170k - $260k
Verified salary
San Mateo +1OnsiteSeniorApply by Sep 24
Posted 2 days ago
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Oura

Senior Backend Engineer

$162k - $203k
Verified salary
🇺🇸 USARemoteMidApply by Sep 24

Oura seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to join a new team, creating features for new hardware capabilities and interaction...

Posted 2 days ago
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Postman

Backend and System Engineer, Flows

$210k - $240k
Verified salary
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United StatesOnsiteMidApply by Sep 24

Focus on building and optimizing backend infrastructure and data pipelines to support high-performance API services, ens...

GoNode.jsAWSGCP+4 more
Posted 2 days ago
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Mercury

Senior Backend Engineer - Product

$167k - $208k
Verified salary
San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within Canada or United StatesRemoteMidApply by Sep 24

This role involves tackling backend engineering challenges in a product-focused environment. It offers the opportunity t...

Posted 2 days ago
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Monzo

Staff Backend Engineer

£115k - £150k
Verified salary
RemoteRemoteMidApply by Sep 24
Posted 2 days ago
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Monzo

Senior Backend Engineer

£95k - £130k
Verified salary
RemoteRemoteMidApply by Sep 24
Posted 2 days ago

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Backend Engineer make?
Backend Engineer roles on Six Figure Jobs average ~$201k USD. Salaries range from $100k to $300k+ depending on seniority, location, and company size. All listings show verified salary ranges upfront.
Are there remote Backend Engineer jobs available?
Yes. Six Figure Jobs lists 15 Backend Engineer jobs including fully remote, hybrid, and on-site positions. Use the Remote filter to narrow results to distributed-friendly roles.
What skills are required for Backend Engineer jobs?
Top skills for Backend Engineer jobs include kubernetes, terraform, go, java, spring, nodejs, aws, gcp. Skill demand is derived from active $100k+ job postings on Six Figure Jobs.
How do I find $100k+ Backend Engineer jobs?
Every listing on Six Figure Jobs is filtered to $100k+ with a published salary range. Browse 15 Backend Engineer jobs, filter by seniority, location, or remote preference, and apply directly via each listing's link — no recruiter middleman.