October 2024 data

Backend Engineering startup salary data

As of October 2024, the median Backend Engineering salary at startups is $145k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.

Based on 2 verified Backend Engineering listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.

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Market Signal (August 2026)

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

🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

Remote-Friendly: Backend Engineering is highly remote-friendly, with 50% of roles open to remote work.

💡 Tech Stack Context

Common Stack: 50% of Backend Engineering jobs also require C++, and 50% mention Windows Desktop App.

💰 Compensation Analysis

The median base salary for Backend Engineering developers is $145,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $160,000.

Backend Engineering salary FAQ

What is the median Backend Engineering developer salary at startups?

The median Backend Engineering salary is $145k, based on 2 verified Hacker News 'Who is Hiring' listings as of October 2024.

What is the salary range for Backend Engineering roles?

Backend Engineering roles run from $130k (25th percentile) to $160k (75th percentile), with top listings reaching $160k.

Do remote Backend Engineering jobs pay more than onsite?

Remote Backend Engineering roles show a median of $160k versus $130k onsite in this dataset.

Backend Engineering jobs

COMPANY	ROLE	SALARY	VIBE	STACK
DuckDuckGo	Multiple Roles	USD 160,000 - USD 242,000	@HR stable	C++ Backend Engineering Windows Desktop App	HN Apply
CueBox	Founding Engineer	USD 130,000 - USD 190,000	[F] CRUNCH	Data Backend Engineering	HN Apply

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