Backend Engineer market brief · Arlington, TX
Backend Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
56 backend engineer openings are live in the Arlington, TX area from 22 employers, led by JPMC, Citi, and Capital One. That is up 833% from 6 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $94,550–$127,640 a year (median $120,000), from the 48% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 41% of openings. 7% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 6, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 56
- Live backend engineer openings currently tracked in the Arlington market.
Companies hiring
- 22
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 833%
- 6 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $120,000
- 48% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Arlington is mid-level-heavy for backend engineer roles: 42% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
56
Prior window
6
Salary coverage
48%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
18
12 companies · $109,500 median
Established employers
6
6 companies · $130,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$94,550
P50
$120,000
P75
$127,640
P90
$147,640
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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- Open live backend engineer listings in Arlington
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare backend engineer opportunities in Arlington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 56 live roles tracked in this market.
- 22 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 6, 2026.
A practical market plan for Backend Engineer in Arlington
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
56 backend engineer openings across 22 employers establish the current Arlington opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 23 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 28 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 22 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 56 matches
Representative openings
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Backend Engineer jobs in Arlington: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many backend engineer jobs are open in Arlington?
Metaintro tracks 56 live backend engineer openings from 22 employers in the Arlington, TX area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for backend engineer jobs changing in Arlington?
Openings rose 833%, from 6 in the prior 30 days to 56 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do backend engineer jobs in Arlington pay?
The median posted salary is $120,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $94,550 to $127,640. Based on the 48% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most backend engineer openings in Arlington?
Mid-level roles lead with 23 openings. Experience level is known for 98% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for backend engineer jobs in Arlington?
JPMC, Citi, Capital One, and Oneleet have the most open backend engineer roles here right now, out of 22 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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