Snapshot — data as of May 2026. See the live page for current data.
Backend Engineer hiring — May 2026
As of
In May 2026, 22 Backend Engineer positions were posted, with 22 still open at month-end. Postings +120.0% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $201k. That's +20.6% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $194k–$207k.
p25
$194k
p50
$201k
p75
$205k
p90
$207k
22 postings across the month · 22 open at month-end. · +120.0% MoM
Top companies hiring Backend Engineer in May 2026
Ranked by Backend Engineer postings during this specific month.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Backend Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
- Postings rose 120.0% versus the prior month (22 vs. 10).
- What did a Backend Engineer earn in May 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Backend Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $201k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Backend Engineer engineers in May 2026?
- 1password led with 2 Backend Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this May 2026 Backend Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Backend Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.