--- title: "Backend Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/houston-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Backend Engineer market brief · Houston, TX # Backend Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX 6 backend engineer openings are live in the Houston, TX area from 5 employers, led by SLB, FlightAware, and Infosys Pontoon. That is up 50% from 4 in the prior 30 days. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. Data updated Oct 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Browse all Backend Engineer markets](/jobs/backend-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 6 : Live backend engineer openings currently tracked in the Houston market. **Companies hiring** : 5 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **30-day momentum** : Up 50% : 4 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window. **Median compensation** : Coverage below gate : Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder Mid-level2 jobs Senior2 jobs Houston's backend engineer market is led by mid-level openings, with 2 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 6 Prior window 4 Salary coverage 33% Median experience 6.5 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live backend engineer listings in Houston - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare backend engineer opportunities in Houston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 6 live roles tracked in this market. - 5 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/backend-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Backend Engineer in Houston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 6 backend engineer openings across 5 employers establish the current Houston opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 2 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers SLB is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 6 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Houston market view into active employers and representative backend engineer openings Employer activity · 5 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![SLB logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slb.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.ashx&sig=eI85G64dALcz6ie0W83C2LgjPyKtHG59AZGOoVr1Eas) SLBTop of market2Open roles](/company/slb)[![FlightAware logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flightaware.com%2Ffavicon.ico) FlightAwareStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/flightaware) Infosys PontoonEmployer profile1Open roles [![SAP logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsap.com%26sz%3D128) SAPEmployer profile1Open roles](/company/sap) Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc.Startups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 6 of 6 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Java Backend DeveloperSeniorInfosys PontoonTexas City, TexasPosted Sep 29, 2026](/job/java-backend-developer-at-infosys-pontoon-e593afe1-f6ef-5cd2-a1ca-cfa4be940a46)[Cloud Back End EngineerLive roleSAPHouston, TexasPosted Sep 26, 2026](/job/cloud-back-end-engineer-at-sap-8d11c1b3-909a-50e9-997f-cde8e7d8e113)[Cloud Back End EngineerLive roleSLBHouston, TexasPosted Sep 8, 2026](/job/cloud-back-end-engineer-at-slb-8361233a-7d4e-5eb9-9512-2c135e63aec2)[Senior Software Engineer - FlightAware Backend (Onsite)Mid-levelFlightAwareHouston, Texas$86,800Posted Aug 25, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-flightaware-backend-onsite-at-flightaware-ffbd472a-2c33-5d52-b57d-e833a8849b8e)[Lead Product Software Engineer | Backend-Focused Full Stack | Node.js | Azure | SQL | AISeniorWolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc.Houston, Texas$116,400Posted Aug 21, 2026](/job/lead-product-software-engineer-backend-focused-full-stack-node-js-dbc7ce5f-ced2-516c-a965-c001ba120506)[Back End Software EngineerMid-levelSLBHouston, TexasPosted Apr 29, 2026](/job/back-end-software-engineer-at-slb-cc1a4e93-2316-5589-b9f5-8a754b03a8e0) [Explore all 6 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX) ## Backend Engineer jobs in Houston: 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. 1. 01### How many backend engineer jobs are open in Houston? Metaintro tracks 6 live backend engineer openings from 5 employers in the Houston, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Is demand for backend engineer jobs changing in Houston? Openings rose 50%, from 4 in the prior 30 days to 6 in the latest 30. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most backend engineer openings in Houston? Mid-level roles lead with 2 openings. Experience level is known for 67% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for backend engineer jobs in Houston? SLB, FlightAware, Infosys Pontoon, and SAP have the most open backend engineer roles here right now, out of 5 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Backend Engineer demand around Houston. [Austin, TX](/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/austin-tx) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Houston market. 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