Snapshot — data as of May 2026. See the live page for current data.
Staff Backend Engineer hiring — May 2026
As of
In May 2026, 50 Staff Backend Engineer positions were posted, with 50 still open at month-end. Postings +614.3% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $235k. That's -1.2% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $224k–$263k.
p25
$224k
p50
$235k
p75
$252k
p90
$263k
50 postings across the month · 50 open at month-end. · +614.3% MoM
Top companies hiring Staff Backend Engineer in May 2026
Ranked by Staff Backend Engineer postings during this specific month.
Frequently asked questions
- How did Staff Backend Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
- Postings rose 614.3% versus the prior month (50 vs. 7).
- What did a Staff Backend Engineer earn in May 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Staff Backend Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $235k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Staff Backend Engineer engineers in May 2026?
- 1password led with 2 Staff Backend Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this May 2026 Staff Backend Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Staff Backend Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.