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Staff Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Staff Backend Engineer Benefits -- Starting Salary targeting $200K-$250K -- Equity stake of 0.5% to 1.0% -- Work on frontier vision-language-action models -- Greenfield ownership -- Comprehensive ...

Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Staff Backend Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$155K - $225K/yr

Staff Back-End Developer - Milpitas, CA (Hybrid) The digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and Arlo remains at the forefront through innovative design and scalable technology solutions. We ...

Bedrock Talent

Staff Backend Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Staff Backend Engineer Boston, MA (Hybrid) About Bedrock Talent At Bedrock Talent, we're intentional about the companies we represent. We don't partner with every startup that comes our way. We work ...

Astra

Staff Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$210K - $260K/yr

The Role We're looking for a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer to architect and build complex financial systems that process millions of dollars daily. You'll be one of our core engineers designing cross ...

TeamSnap

We are looking for a hands‑on Staff Backend Engineer who can build and improve APIs and services, reason through production issues across the system, lead technical design in ambiguous areas ...

Sift

Staff Backend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will design and build scalable platforms for ingesting large amounts of data while defining core architecture and collaborating with peers on engineering culture and ...

Made Card

Staff Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

About the Role We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and scaling of backend systems that power the Made Card and homeowner platform. You'll set engineering ...

Made Card

Staff Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

About the Role We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and scaling of backend systems that power the Made Card and homeowner platform. You'll set engineering ...

Athelas

Staff Backend Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Athelas is revolutionizing healthcare technology, and they are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to enhance the healthcare experience through building and scaling their systems. The role involves ...

Athelas

Staff Backend Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Athelas is revolutionizing healthcare technology, and they are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to enhance the healthcare experience through building and scaling their systems. The role involves ...

Nango

Staff Backend Engineer (Remote)

Nango is a developer infrastructure company and the leading provider of API access for agents and apps. They are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to support their fast-growing product-led adoption ...

Socure

Staff Backend Engineer

$225K - $265K/yr

About the Role Socure is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Backend Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team within the Technology Center of Excellence. In this critical role, you ...

Neara

Staff Backend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Role Overview: We're seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join our talented team as an early engineer. In this role, you'll work closely with our founders and cross-functional teams to drive technical ...

Socket.dev

Staff Backend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Role Overview: We're seeking a Staff Backend Enginee r to join our talented team as an early engineer. In this role, you'll work closely with our founders and cross-functional teams to drive ...

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How much do staff backend engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff backend engineer in the United States is $147,662.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $172,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are staff backend engineers still in demand?

Staff backend engineers remain in high demand due to the ongoing need for scalable server-side systems, cloud infrastructure, and expertise in programming languages like Java, Python, and Go. Companies seek experienced engineers to lead complex projects, improve system performance, and implement new technologies, making this role a stable career choice.

What does a staff backend engineer do?

A staff backend engineer designs, develops, and maintains the server-side components of software applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. They often lead technical initiatives, review code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams using tools like cloud platforms and version control systems. This role typically requires strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or Go, and experience with database management and system architecture.
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Infographic showing various Staff Backend Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,662 per year, or $71 per hour.

Staff Backend Engineer

New York, NY • On-site

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$200K - $250K/yr

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Join an elite team as a Senior Backend Engineer architecting the high-performance data backbone and ML infrastructure that powers autonomous manufacturing. You will build the low-latency systems that enable physical machines to process massive sensor streams, think in real-time, and operate with precision in high-stakes defense environments.
 
Staff Backend Engineer Benefits
— Starting Salary targeting $200K–$250K
— Equity stake of 0.5% to 1.0%
— Work on frontier vision-language-action models
— Greenfield ownership 
— Comprehensive benefits 
 
Staff Backend Engineer Qualifications
— 7+ years of Senior Backend Engineering experience, with a proven track record of architecting and deploying production-grade data pipelines in Python, Rust, or C++.
— Large-scale Data Expertise in building high-throughput systems for sensor and video data, specifically handling the complexities of real-time ingestion and storage.
— Deep Infrastructure Knowledge involving time-series databases, streaming systems (like Kafka or Flink), and the integration of ML infrastructure to support production-level model inference.