--- title: "Backend Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/seattle-wa" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Backend Engineer market brief · Seattle, WA # Backend Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA 129 backend engineer openings are live in the Seattle, WA area from 65 employers, led by Rippling, Snapchat, and Amazon. The middle half of posted salaries runs $127,450–$180,000 a year (median $154,500), from the 89% of listings that disclose pay. Senior roles are the largest group, at 39% of openings. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA)[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** : 129 : Live backend engineer openings currently tracked in the Seattle market. **Companies hiring** : 65 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $154,500 : 89% 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 [Entry-level](/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/seattle-wa/entry-level)31 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/seattle-wa/mid-level)34 jobs [Senior](/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/seattle-wa/senior)50 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/backend-engineer/locations/seattle-wa/lead)9 jobs Seattle is senior-heavy for backend engineer roles: 40% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at senior. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 129 Hiring employers 65 Salary coverage 89% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 61 36 companies · $138,100 median Established employers 43 18 companies · $180,000 median Top of market 19 7 companies · $197,300 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $127,450 P50 $154,500 P75 $180,000 P90 $197,300 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. 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 Seattle - 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+Seattle%2C+WA)[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 Seattle, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 129 live roles tracked in this market. - 65 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/backend-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Backend Engineer in Seattle Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 129 backend engineer openings across 65 employers establish the current Seattle opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Senior leads the derived level mix with 50 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Rippling is one of the most active visible employers, with 14 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 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 Seattle market view into active employers and representative backend engineer openings Employer activity · 65 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Rippling logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rippling.com%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.svg&sig=DRI8mJGXdN_JZSVqt-PKT4q-aqYyfV8dJMc2dtJRKUk) RipplingEstablished employers14Open roles](/company/rippling)[![Snapchat logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.snapchat.com%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon%2Fapple-touch-icon-yellow-192.png&sig=15--6U01E9kp4lFPfsvsQeglvpQW3CuTKI5e1EwgcuM) SnapchatTop of market11Open roles](/company/snapchat)[![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/amazon)[CoupangEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/coupang)[![Microsoft logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.microsoft.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fmicrosoftcareersvnext%2Fen%2Fimages%2Fsystem-icons-do-not-delete-%2Ffav-icon.png) MicrosoftStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/microsoft)[![Rune Technologies logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F6a683b5250794d5ee4efca35%2F6a9acc66241b328f2bb68ec2_favicon_rune.png&sig=8zdKj2AhpHqXJMwr2A7YtKZOSt_QXXF_dpSE6htFgDQ) Rune TechnologiesEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/rune-technologies)[![NVIDIA logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nvidia.com%2Ffavicon.ico) NVIDIAStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/nvidia)[Snap Inc.Startups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/snap-inc) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 129 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Backend Engineer - Concumer & CommerceEntry-levelPlaudSeattle, Washington$140,000Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/backend-engineer-concumer-and-commerce-at-plaud-4c0db343-6ae9-5f16-b286-ff38fa18294f)[Backend Engineer - Concumer & CommerceEntry-levelPlaudSeattle, Washington$140,000Posted Oct 10, 2026](/job/backend-engineer-concumer-and-commerce-at-plaud-6abf34e7-a4a9-5331-9880-146dfef26a90)[Software Engineer, Backend, Level 4Entry-levelSnap Inc.Bellevue, Washington$157,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-engineer-backend-level-4-at-snap-inc-2b911ae7-ec64-539e-a6a4-fd98cc5de90b)[Software Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces, AWS WorkSpaces Control Plane BackendEntry-levelAmazonSeattle, Washington$143,700Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-development-engineer-ii-aws-workspaces-aws-workspaces-ea83dac5-0030-5d72-82c4-60470d666cae)[Backend / Server Engineer (Senior or Staff)Mid-levelFinvariSeattle, Washington$180,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/backend-server-engineer-senior-or-staff-at-finvari-1652119c-92f5-587e-bf4f-10239a2442fd)[Staff Software Engineer, BackendSeniorGradialSeattle, Washington$180,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/staff-software-engineer-backend-at-gradial-ec9877ce-bb06-5f53-8b4d-c9a7fd230d2a)[Senior/Software Engineer II - BackendEntry-levelMicrosoftRedmond, Washington$102,100Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-ii-backend-at-microsoft-43182659-412a-5063-924c-d0a53e3ffb9c)[Staff Software Engineer – AI Backend & Agent FrameworksMid-levelGE Energy Management Services LLCBellevue, Washington$126,500Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/staff-software-engineer-ai-backend-and-agent-frameworks-at-ge-energy-758e8c71-d85b-56d4-b0fc-2232191c3c27) [Explore all 129 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Backend+Engineer+jobs+in+Seattle%2C+WA) ## Backend Engineer jobs in Seattle: 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 Seattle? Metaintro tracks 129 live backend engineer openings from 65 employers in the Seattle, WA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do backend engineer jobs in Seattle pay? The median posted salary is $154,500 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $127,450 to $180,000. Based on the 89% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most backend engineer openings in Seattle? Senior roles lead with 50 openings. Experience level is known for 96% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for backend engineer jobs in Seattle? Rippling, Snapchat, Amazon, and Coupang have the most open backend engineer roles here right now, out of 65 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 Seattle. 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