Remote Backend Jobs
Remote backend jobs pay a median $161k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 10,536 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Backend, Python, AWS.
Most in-demand backend skills
Peraton
Full Stack and DevSecOps Engineer
GiveDirectly
Senior Engineering Manager, Platform
Fivetran
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Horizon3.ai
Software Engineer, Backend (Pentest Platform) (Remote)
Horizon3.ai
Senior Backend Engineer, Security Controls (Remote)
Garner Health
Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
Rocket Money
Full Stack Engineer
Koala Health
Principal Software Engineer, AI & Platform (Remote)
Censys
Senior Distributed Systems Engineer (Remote)
Censys
Distributed Systems Engineer, Data Platform (Remote)
Remote backend salary
The median base salary for a remote backend is $161k per year, with most roles between $140k and $181k — across 52 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 18% from mid level ($147k) to staff ($173k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote backends
Experience mix across 10,536 open remote backend roles.
Top companies hiring remote backends
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote backends make?
The median base salary for a remote backend is about $161k per year, with most roles between $140k and $181k — across 52 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote backends?
Companies hiring remote backends right now include Bjak, Censys, Horizon3.ai, KBR, Imagemaker, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote backend job?
Across current remote backend postings, the most requested skills are Backend, Python, AWS, API, SQL, Frontend. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote backend jobs require?
52% of open remote backend roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a backend remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 10,536 open remote backend roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote backend jobs?
Every remote backend job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.