3 Active Listings Updated January 2026

Backend Salary Data

Real compensation packages for Backend developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.

Median Salary

$178,500

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$132,000-$200,000

Top Earners (Max)

$200,000

Entry ($132,000)MedianTop ($200,000)

Top Companies Hiring

ChipStack1 jobs
DuckDuckGo1 jobs
Apsis Labs1 jobs

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

ChipStack

Senior Software Engineer

[F]grind

$200,000 +

Backend Platform Artificial Intelligence Customer Facing Application Gtm Engineers

DuckDuckGo

Multiple Roles

@HRstable

$178,500 - $320,000

Backend Android iOS Web Security Windows Desktop App

Apsis Labs

Staff Frontend Engineer

[E]zen

$132,000 - $132,000

Frontend Full Stack Backend

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
ChipStack	Senior Software Engineer	$200,000 +	[F]grind	Backend Platform Artificial Intelligence+2	Y
DuckDuckGo	Multiple Roles	$178,500 - $320,000	@HRstable	Backend Android iOS+3	Y
Apsis Labs	Staff Frontend Engineer	$132,000 - $132,000	[E]zen	Frontend Full Stack Backend	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Platform 33%Artificial Intelligence 33%Customer Facing Application 33%

## Market Signal (January 2026)

Top Hirers: ChipStack leads hiring for Backend roles with 1 active posts, followed by DuckDuckGo.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 33% of Backend jobs also require Platform, and 33% mention Artificial Intelligence.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Backend developers is $178,500, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $200,000.