Updated 26 Oct 2026
Remote Backend jobs in North America
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 North America, usually the United States, Canada or both. Many require work authorisation in a specific country and overlap with US working hours. 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 326 Backend jobs here posted in the last 30 days, the newest on 25 Oct 2026, from employers including Reddit, Supabase, Radar and Affirm. This page lists the newest 200.
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 Backend Engineer - Databases - Analytics | Canada | Remote
Grafana Labs · Canada (Remote)
- Backend
Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack Product
Clear Street · Remote
- React
- TypeScript
- 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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