Backend Engineer market brief · Newark, NJ
Backend Engineer Jobs in Newark, NJ
34 backend engineer openings are live in the Newark, NJ area from 6 employers, led by JPMC, Citi, and Major investment firm. That is up 113% from 16 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $142,320–$142,320 a year (median $142,320), from the 44% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 47% of openings.
Data updated Oct 2, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 34
- Live backend engineer openings currently tracked in the Newark market.
Companies hiring
- 6
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 113%
- 16 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $142,320
- 44% of listings provide usable compensation data.
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
Newark's backend engineer market is led by mid-level openings, with 16 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
34
Prior window
16
Salary coverage
44%
Median experience
5.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$142,320
P50
$142,320
P75
$142,320
P90
$172,725
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 Newark
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare backend engineer opportunities in Newark, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 34 live roles tracked in this market.
- 6 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.
A practical market plan for Backend Engineer in Newark
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
34 backend engineer openings across 6 employers establish the current Newark opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 16 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 18 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 · 6 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 34 matches
Representative openings
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Backend Engineer jobs in Newark: 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 Newark?
Metaintro tracks 34 live backend engineer openings from 6 employers in the Newark, NJ area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for backend engineer jobs changing in Newark?
Openings rose 113%, from 16 in the prior 30 days to 34 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do backend engineer jobs in Newark pay?
The median posted salary is $142,320 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $142,320 to $142,320. Based on the 44% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most backend engineer openings in Newark?
Mid-level roles lead with 16 openings. Experience level is known for 88% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for backend engineer jobs in Newark?
JPMC, Citi, Major investment firm, and Osmo have the most open backend engineer roles here right now, out of 6 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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