Backend Engineer: LLM Agent Platform & AI Tools (Equity)
Anduril Industries · Washington, District of Columbia
$220,000 - $292,000
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Pay ranges below come from 28 current backend developer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 28 disclosed ranges
$157,500/yr
$90,000$105,000 – $184,000 typical$256,000
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
Anduril Industriesup to $256,000
Andurilup to $256,000
Indeedup to $216,500
Aritziaup to $200,000
Scale AI, Inc.up to $199,500
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Backend Engineer, LLM Agent Platform; Equity
Anduril · Washington, District of Columbia
$220,000 - $292,000
Tailor & apply →Software Engineer: AI Core and Scalable Backend
Indeed · Washington, District of Columbia
$140,000 - $293,000
Tailor & apply →Digital - Backend Developer / Senior Backend Developer APIs & Integration
Aritzia · Vancouver, Washington
$100,000 - $300,000
Tailor & apply →ARC Backend Engineer for Secure Gov Cloud
Scale AI, Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia
$165,000 - $234,000
Tailor & apply →Staff Software Engineer - Backend
Northwood Space · Washington, District of Columbia
$161,000 - $224,000
Tailor & apply →What moves Backend Developer pay
Seniority
Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior backend developer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.
Company & industry
Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same backend developer title than smaller or non-profit ones.
Local market
Cost of living and local demand shift Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.
Frequently asked
How much does a Backend Developer make in Washington, DC?
Based on 28 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $157,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.
Where do these numbers come from?
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