Back-End Software Engineer Jobs

As a Back-End Software Engineer, you are the backbone of every digital product or service. Back-End Engineers create server-side web application logic, databases, and performance tasks, establishing the groundwork for front-end integration. Leverage your expertise and explore high-paying Back-End Software Engineer positions available on Ladders.

Skills and Qualifications

This role involves the use of multiple coding languages including Java, Python, Ruby, and PHP. Mastery of databases such as SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB is paramount. You need excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of algorithms and data structures to excel in this field.

Career Paths

A Back-End Software Engineer can further specialize in specific application domains to become a Data Engineer, AI Engineer, or Cloud Architect. Make your next move count with Ladders' $100K+ Club.

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$147K - $195K *

The Senior Software Engineer at Circle is responsible for extending the company's blockchain systems infrastructure to support global tokenization. This role involves building scalable microservices...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $231K *

The Frontend Software Dev Engineer II at Yahoo will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative monetization solutions across various consumer products and advertising platforms. This rol...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Ruby Labs is seeking a skilled Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable back-end systems using Node.js and TypeScript for a new D2C product in the LegalTech cat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $120K *

The Senior Back End Developer at CoLab will work with a talented team to develop and enhance the Design Engagement System, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions. This role involves me...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Enterprise Technology

$132K - $171K *

Infinite Reality is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance the development of cutting-edge immersive technologies. The role involves building scalable backend systems, driving innovation in clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

The Staff Software Engineer at Jobber will lead and mentor teams of engineers while collaborating with Product and Design partners to tackle complex technical challenges. This role involves hands-on c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •     Enterprise Technology

$150K - $215K *

Join Charlie Health as a Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack, to build applications from the ground up and contribute to reshaping mental healthcare. Work with React, Python, and PostgreSQL to develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Information Technology

$197K - $240K *

Sprout Social is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Customer Experience Engineering team, focusing on building tools that enhance customer interactions and automate tasks. The role involves...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $182K *

The Senior Software Engineer - Developer Experience will focus on enhancing the software tools used by engineers at Extend, aiming to minimize distractions and improve productivity. This role involves...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $182K *

The Senior Software Engineer - Developer Experience will focus on enhancing the software tools used by engineers at Extend, aiming to minimize distractions and improve productivity. This role involves...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $226K *

The Senior Software Engineer on the Delivery team at Upstart will architect, build, and scale tools for AI lending products, focusing on enhancing the deployment processes for product engineers. This...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $149K *

The Senior Software Engineer - Backend at BeiGene will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality web applications while collaborating with design, product management, and quality engi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $223K *

The Senior Software Engineer at Vanta will lead and mentor engineers while delivering high-value products and scalable infrastructure. This role involves setting technical direction, driving complex p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join Braze as a Senior Software Engineer on the Channels team, responsible for building and scaling core messaging channels like Push and Webhooks. You'll tackle significant engineering challenges, im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $165K *

As a Software Engineer III, Backend at Dataminr, you will work on building advanced distributed platforms for real-time AI processing and data ingestion. You will collaborate with AI researchers and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $234K *

The Senior Backend Software Engineer at Atlassian will drive large, complex projects autonomously, focusing on technical design and launch. This role involves tackling architecture challenges, leading...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K *

Two Barrels is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails to work on large projects and contribute to architecture design. This remote position offers a competitive salary and th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

As a Frontend Engineer at Baton, you will collaborate with design and engineering teams to create high-quality product solutions for business owners and buyers. Your role will involve implementing new...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

As a Frontend Engineer at Baton, you will collaborate with design and engineering teams to create high-quality product solutions for business owners and buyers. You will focus on implementing new fron...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Ruby Labs is seeking a skilled Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable back-end systems using Node.js and TypeScript for a new D2C product in the LegalTech cat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $208K *

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Clinical Decision Support team at McKesson, you will focus on writing effective, scalable, and testable code while creating clear documentation. You will collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $266K *

Yahoo Finance is seeking a Senior Front-End Software Engineer to join their Web team. The role involves building and maintaining web applications, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $238K *

Kentik is seeking an experienced Staff Backend Engineer to join their platform team, responsible for developing and maintaining a high-performance, data-intensive platform for network observability. T...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

As a Frontend Engineer on the Tutor content engineering team, you will design and develop dynamic, interactive digital math manipulatives. This role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to learn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •     Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $160K *

Join the Platform team to develop scalable, near real-time applications and infrastructure for a rapidly expanding fleet of robots. Work with distributed systems, containerized microservices, and auto...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the duties of a Back-End Software Engineer?question toggle

    Back-End Software Engineers create, code, and improve server-side applications, databases, and servers. Their major duties include maintaining and optimizing systems, ensuring data protection, and seamlessly integrating front-end technologies.

  • What technical skills does a Back-End Software Engineer need?question toggle

    Back-End Software Engineers need expertise in coding languages like Java, Python, Ruby, and PHP. They also need proficiency in databases such as SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB, and knowledge in server-side technologies.

  • What are some typical career paths for a Back-End Software Engineer?question toggle

    Many Back-End Software Engineers move on to roles like Data Engineer, AI Engineer, or Cloud Architect. Some may also choose paths in technical leadership, such as a Lead Engineer or CTO.