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Snapshot — data as of April 2026. See the live page for current data.

Backend Engineer hiring — April 2026

As of Apr 30, 2026

In April 2026, 10 Backend Engineer positions were posted, with 10 still open at month-end. Postings +900.0% vs. March 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $167k. That's -16.5% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $165k–$171k.

p25

$165k

p50

$167k

p75

$170k

p90

$171k

10 postings across the month · 10 open at month-end. · +900.0% MoM

Top companies hiring Backend Engineer in April 2026

Ranked by Backend Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Speechify28 postings
  • Remote22 postings
  • Apple16 postings
  • MongoDB12 postings
  • Roblox10 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Backend Engineer hiring change in April 2026?
Postings rose 900.0% versus the prior month (10 vs. 1).
What did a Backend Engineer earn in April 2026?
The p50 (median) for Backend Engineer positions posted in April 2026 was $167k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Backend Engineer engineers in April 2026?
Speechify led with 28 Backend Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this April 2026 Backend Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Backend Engineer postings during April 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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