Back-End Software Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Looking for opportunities that fit your skills as a Back-End Software Engineer? You're in the right place. Ladders offers numerous high-paying job opportunities for Back-End Software Engineers across a range of top-tier companies in various industries.

What is a Back-End Software Engineer?

Back-End Software Engineers are responsible for server-side web application development. They create, code, and improve the server, server-side applications, and databases that, when combined with front-end codes, help create a functional, seamless experience for the end-user.

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$130K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving the core product experience at Doowii. Develop user-friendly interfaces, robust APIs, and optimize data structures, collaborating with teams to enhance user interactions an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical leadership across teams while remaining hands-on in coding. Influence architectural strategies for critical systems, mitigating risks and enhancing engineering efficiency through mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $153K *

Transform your career by contributing to innovative projects as you leverage Go, React, and TypeScript to deliver robust applications. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment while ensuring high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Explore new frontiers in software engineering by crafting seamless mobile interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable React Native applications for iOS and Android. Drive u...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading complex projects, setting technical direction, and mentoring a talented team. Drive the growth of our product and infrastructure through innovative solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $255K *

Unlock potential by leading a creative software engineering team to design and implement a next-gen reliability platform, ensuring high quality, maintainability, and operational excellence through col...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust reliability platform, integrating traditional systems engineering with AI-assisted development. Drive quality and innovation while fostering collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your software engineering skills by driving the development of essential features within a collaborative, agile team environment while maintaining the integrity of a diverse codebase...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading teams to design and build scalable products, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical decisions critical for organizational growth and success...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud-native applications and solutions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies, and drive modernization efforts for clients, enhancing both efficiency and val...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in software architecture and feature development. Collaborate with engineers and founders to enhance user experience and deliver impactful solutions. Be part of...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the healthcare experience by designing and scaling backend systems. Take ownership of event-driven architectures, critical integrations, and the infrastructure powering AI agents. Your contrib...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building scalable backend systems that support millions of users. Collaborate on feature development, ensure app performance, and improve engineering standards while so...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $255K *

Lead and deliver impactful solutions by guiding your team through complex challenges, fostering collaboration throughout the development process, and driving a culture of quality and innovation in bac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Drive innovation and deliver impactful backend solutions as you lead your team in achieving quarterly goals and fostering collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle, while mentoring ta...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and evolve robust platform infrastructure, enabling cross-team collaboration and impactful solutions. Drive complex projects, ensuring scalability and data integrity in a high-ownership environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-driven user experiences, creating intuitive, highly visual interactions that transform complex business capabilities into seamless applications within a mode...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative solutions impacting digital assets. Join a collaborative team focused on security, performance, and quality, addressing complex challenges in software devel...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $224K *

Advance innovative backend systems for a cutting-edge experimentation platform, driving impactful decisions through large-scale data solutions in a collaborative team environment, while designing and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $196K *

Help us enhance software delivery reliability by building and optimizing systems for deploying and releasing software. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation and visibility tools t...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform the core systems of a dynamic platform by leading development, defining architecture, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate across teams to innovate AI-driven features while mentoring...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$205K - $231K *

Transform developer experiences by architecting a robust internal infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipeline performance, and pioneering AI-driven automation solutions that accelerate secure software de...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engineer robust AI systems to optimize developer experience, integrating backend APIs, SDKs, and orchestration tools. Lead cross-team collaboration ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions that e...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of scalable, high-performance systems by leveraging your full stack expertise. Collaborate with a motivated team to deliver impactful features for a user-focused platform in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing platform reliability as a Senior Software Engineer, tackling complex issues across services while driving innovative solutions to secure millions of devices. Collaborate w...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the main responsibility of a Back-End Software Engineer?question toggle

    Back-End Software Engineers are primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side of web applications. Their work involves writing code to create or improve server functionality. They usually work in tandem with front-end developers to ensure smooth user interaction with the website or application.

  • What skills do I need to become a Back-End Software Engineer?question toggle

    Back-End Software Engineers should be proficient in server-side languages such as Java, Python, Ruby etc. They should also have a strong understanding of database management, system internals, and server architecture.

  • Why should I use Ladders for my Back-End Software Engineer job search?question toggle

    Ladders connects you with the highest paying job opportunities in the Back-End Software Engineer category across leading companies. It offers a curated list of job openings that match your specific skills and interests.