Explore Back-End Software Engineer Jobs

Find back-end software engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. These roles focus on the server-side systems that power websites, mobile apps, and digital services—from APIs and databases to cloud infrastructure and distributed applications. Browse opportunities with vetted employers seeking experienced engineers to build reliable, secure, and scalable software.

What Back-End Software Engineers Do

Back-end engineers design, develop, test, and maintain the services and infrastructure that applications depend on. Their work can include building APIs, modeling and managing data, improving system performance, integrating third-party services, and troubleshooting production issues. They often collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, designers, security teams, and site reliability engineers to deliver complete products.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek experience with languages such as Java, Python, Go, C#, JavaScript, or Ruby, along with frameworks and tools suited to their technology stack. Many positions also call for knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases, API design, cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD, automated testing, system design, and secure coding practices. The right mix varies by company, product, and level of responsibility.

Career Paths and Seniority

Back-end software engineers can grow into senior, staff, or principal engineering roles, or move toward technical leadership and architecture. Some specialize in areas such as distributed systems, data infrastructure, cloud engineering, developer platforms, or application security. Job titles and expectations differ between employers, so review each listing for scope, required experience, and opportunities for growth.

Find Back-End Engineer Roles on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role responsibilities, technologies, experience requirements, and compensation details to identify positions that match your skills and career goals. New listings and employer needs vary, so check back regularly for current opportunities.

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$150K - $165K *

Support our Developer Productivity team by enhancing developer tooling and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to streamline workflows, improve build systems, and optimize release automation, e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $119K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling mission-critical backend systems, ensuring high performance and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and mentor eng...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $119K *

Join our dynamic team as you tackle complex backend systems, ensuring high performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and mentor junior engineer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $119K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing scalable backend systems, ensuring high performance and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance technical roadmaps while mentoring j...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining robotics by integrating AI/ML with real-world systems. You'll lead the development of intelligent automation solutions, collaborating across disciplines to solve complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$195K - $257K *

Join a team that's enhancing blockchain infrastructure to enable scalable microservices and APIs. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in payment systems and blockchain technology while ensuri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Oversee and enhance backend systems while leading a team of engineers. Balance hands-on coding with management, ensuring high-quality architecture and production health in a fast-paced environment. Dr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge data applications using React and AI technologies. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to create intuitive interfaces that enhance decision-making in mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable software solutions to optimize business operations, collaborating across teams to enhance system efficiency and reliability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions by developing, enhancing, and maintaining complex systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement improvements, ensuring h...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cloud-based CRM systems by leveraging your backend expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable architectures and integrate AI, enhancing data processing a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$190K - $240K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for intel operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, utilizing full stack development and customer feedback to drive i...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to tackle complex healthcare challenges by developing full-stack solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, implement features, and integrate AI, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$187K - $253K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative solutions for advanced model serving, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with teams to drive technical excellence and future inf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive system improvements and enhance applications by identifying opportunities, implementing innovative designs, and maintaining quality code while collaborating with teams to leverage new technologi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $233K *

Lead the charge in developing high-availability backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within your...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Empower your career by leading the development of high-availability backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and foster a culture of qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $165K *

Shape the future by optimizing database performance and modernizing critical systems. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance claims management experiences through innovative engineering solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $139K *

Transform the future of finance by designing and maintaining scalable microservices in Java. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and optimize workflows in a high-trust environment, drivi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $139K *

Build and maintain scalable microservices in Java, ensuring data integrity and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to design solutions that enhance trade clearing workflows and leverage A...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain scalable microservices in Java, ensuring data integrity and operational excellence in a high-trust environment. Collaborate across teams to innovate and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Design and build innovative AI agents that automate workflows across teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with diverse departments to create impactful solutions that shape the fut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Collaborate with a senior team to enhance data-intensive Python services, driving software solutions for quantum hardware. Engage with engineers to create scalable applications, ensuring data integrit...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Innovate software solutions for quantum hardware, collaborating with experts to enhance data-intensive Python applications and improve user workflows in a dynamic R&D environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $200K *

Transform how organizations leverage data by building scalable software solutions. Collaborate across teams to design, prototype, and deliver impactful products that address real-world challenges, enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a back-end software engineer do?question toggle

    A back-end software engineer builds and maintains the server-side services behind digital products, including APIs, databases, business logic, and integrations. They also help ensure systems are reliable, secure, and able to scale.

  • What skills are commonly required for back-end software engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but often include proficiency in one or more programming languages, database experience, API development, testing, system design, and familiarity with cloud platforms or distributed systems. Check each job listing for its specific stack and qualifications.

  • What is the difference between a back-end and a front-end software engineer?question toggle

    Back-end engineers typically work on server-side logic, data, and services, while front-end engineers build the user-facing parts of websites and applications. The two roles collaborate to deliver a complete product.

  • Do back-end software engineer jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation and eligibility details vary by listing, so review the individual job posting for current information.

  • What career paths are available for back-end software engineers?question toggle

    Experienced engineers may advance to senior, staff, or principal roles, pursue technical leadership or architecture, or specialize in fields such as cloud platforms, distributed systems, data infrastructure, or security.