Updated 26 Oct 2026
Remote Backend jobs in the US
Back-end roles build the APIs, services and data models behind products. The language varies, from Python and Go to Java and Node.js, but databases, queues, observability and cloud deployment come up everywhere.
Roles open to candidates in United States. Most require the right to work there, and many expect overlap with local working hours even when fully remote. You can browse and track these jobs in CareerHawk; its auto-apply currently covers jobs open to candidates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Right now there are 56 Backend jobs here posted in the last 30 days, the newest on 25 Oct 2026, from employers including Reddit, Radar, Oura and Prenuvo.
Jobs
Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Search
Radar · New York ; US Remote
- Data engineering
- DevOps and cloud
- Full stack
- Backend
Backend Software Engineer – AI/ML Integration
Leidos · 6314 Remote/Teleworker US
- Python
- AI and machine learning
- Backend
Senior Backend Engineer - Databases - Analytics | US | Remote
Grafana Labs · United States (Remote)
- Backend
Senior AI Full Stack Engineer- Backend Focus
Humana · Remote NY NYC METRO, Charlotte, NC, Louisville, KY, Work at Home - Texas, Tampa, FL
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- AI and machine learning
- Full stack
- Backend
Lead Full-Stack Engineer - Backend Focus
Humana · Remote NY NYC METRO, Charlotte, NC, Louisville, KY, Work at Home - Texas, Tampa, FL
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- AI and machine learning
- Full stack
- Backend
Senior Full Stack Engineer - Conversation Intelligence
Cresta · United States (Remote)
- Full stack
- Frontend
- Backend
Lead Engineer - AI Agent Voice Experience
Cresta · United States (Remote)
- AI and machine learning
- Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Identity
Zeta Global · Remote - United States
- Data engineering
- DevOps and cloud
- Backend
Lead Software Engineer, Identity
Zeta Global · Remote - United States
- Data engineering
- DevOps and cloud
- Backend
Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform (Core AI Automation)
Coinbase · Remote - USA
- Python
- Go
- AI and machine learning
- Backend
Software Engineer II, Fullstack (Card Acquisition)
Affirm · Remote US
- React
- React Native
- Full stack
- Backend
Listings come from each employer’s own application system and drop off 30 days after posting. Always confirm the details on the employer’s page before applying.
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