Backend Jobs Recap for the Week of 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-04

All job listings were remote positions, reflecting the ongoing trend towards flexible work environments.

The median salary for backend roles listed this week ranged from 181,000 to 226,000 USD per year, with salaries reaching as high as 248,000 to 310,000 USD for select senior positions.

Airbnb and Affirm were notable contributors to this week's job market, each offering multiple backend positions with competitive salary ranges. For example, Airbnb listed roles such as the Senior Staff Software Engineer in Marketing Technology and the Senior Staff Engineer in Guest & Host.

Affirm featured various backend job titles, including Staff Software Engineer roles with salaries between 204,000 and 290,000 USD, along with a Senior Software Engineer position offering 173,000 to 255,000 USD.