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Senior Backend Engineer Jobs — $100k+

11 opportunities • $198k average (USD)

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11 verified Senior Backend Engineer jobs paying $100k+ are live on Six Figure Jobs. The average salary is $198k 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 Senior Backend Engineer roles: kubernetes, java, spring, terraform, typescript, python, go, rust.

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Instrumentl

Senior Backend Engineer

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

Senior Backend Engineer

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

Senior Backend Engineer

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Senior Backend Engineer make?
Senior Backend Engineer roles on Six Figure Jobs average ~$198k USD. Salaries range from $100k to $300k+ depending on seniority, location, and company size. All listings show verified salary ranges upfront.
Are there remote Senior Backend Engineer jobs available?
Yes. Six Figure Jobs lists 11 Senior 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 Senior Backend Engineer jobs?
Top skills for Senior Backend Engineer jobs include kubernetes, java, spring, terraform, typescript, python, go, rust. Skill demand is derived from active $100k+ job postings on Six Figure Jobs.
How do I find $100k+ Senior Backend Engineer jobs?
Every listing on Six Figure Jobs is filtered to $100k+ with a published salary range. Browse 11 Senior Backend Engineer jobs, filter by seniority, location, or remote preference, and apply directly via each listing's link — no recruiter middleman.