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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$179K - $232K *

Deliver robust, scalable systems while enhancing reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams to optimize infrastructure, design processes, and troubleshoot critical systems, ensuring minimal...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive the infrastructure behind robust, enterprise-scale applications and AI agents. Own cloud environments, data pipelines, and observability systems to ensure scalable, reliable, and efficient platf...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $159K *

Grow your career with a dynamic engineering team focused on designing and building innovative security systems. Contribute from design to deployment, and mentor junior engineers while enhancing softwa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $215K *

Champion technical excellence by building, enhancing, and maintaining scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to drive solutions, improve processes, and ensure production health while tackling tech...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development team in crafting cutting-edge solutions across frontend and backend technologies. Mentor engineers, influence systems architecture, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our Platform Engineering team as you enhance infrastructure tools and scalability, driving automation and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovative solutions a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative application features by implementing projects, resolving issues, and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with teams to improve processes and mentor others while ensuring the qual...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $139K *

Lead the development of innovative solutions for our Internal Developer Infrastructure Platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance scalability and efficiency, ensuring robust CI/CD and observability...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic platform team to enhance our core services and infrastructure. Take ownership of modernizing systems, scaling operations, and improving reliability. Collaborate to optimize developer ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology! Drive the technical vision as a Lead Software Engineer, leading teams to innovate and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that enhance patient engag...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by designing and optimizing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data integration strategies for bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Lead the architectural vision and innovation across product and platform. Drive best practices in software engineering, mentor teams, and solve complex cross-team challenges to enhance performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $165K *

Champion reliability by enhancing our CI/CD systems, managing incident response, and ensuring security in the software delivery pipeline. Collaborate with engineers to deliver a robust experience for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative AI infrastructure while driving high-impact initiatives. Collaborate across teams to optimize generative AI, enhance agent capabilities, and ensure robust oversig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate identity and authentication solutions, ensuring robust platform services for a multi-product SaaS system while leveraging AI-assisted development tools for scalability and efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $220K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team of Android engineers to enhance mobile applications. Drive the development lifecycle, from ideation to release, while mentoring peers and ensuring code quality. Embrace...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $182K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative web-based applications that enhance content management systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver scalable and user-focused solutions whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions while leading complex projects and mentorship to elevate team performance. Influence technical direction, drive best practices, and enhance system reliability...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $177K *

Architect modern services that enhance a critical production platform while ensuring stability and reliability of legacy systems through careful, incremental modernization and pragmatic engineering pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of gaming by leading engineering efforts for a top Roblox title. Drive daily execution, mentor talent, and enhance player experiences while collaborating with cro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting intuitive user experiences by merging design and development. As a UX Engineer, you'll bridge the gap between creativity and functionality, ensuring our produc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $201K *

Champion best practices in developing reliable, scalable web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive user-centric innovations while mentoring others and enhancing an inclusive e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Innovate by leading front-end architecture and development, creating scalable AEM digital experiences through modern frameworks and AI-assisted workflows, while ensuring adherence to brand and accessi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by co-owning a critical MDR platform as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Golang. Lead development of high-performance applications and shape architectural direction in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $190K *

Pioneer innovative firmware solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance stability and performance. This role drives low-level development for a fleet of advanced, cloud-connec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.