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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$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI efficiency in food production. Collaborate on innovative architecture and user-facing features while building systems that enhance operational effectiveness...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $300K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI software development by building user-facing interfaces and experiences across innovative platforms, enhancing the way applications are created and deployed...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation by building AI-powered mobile apps from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with leadership to prototype and deploy cutting-edge solutions, shaping the future of entertainment thro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $300K *

Elevate your career as a staff frontend software engineer, driving innovative user experiences across AI applications, app builders, and marketing pages while collaborating in a fast-paced, excellence...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate user experiences by leading UI development for innovative spectrum data products. Drive architecture, integrate AI capabilities, and create high-performance visualizations while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by developing innovative ground satellite operations software, leveraging your Python and AWS expertise to enhance scalability and performance in a collaborative Agile environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$405K - $485K *

Lead the charge in connector activation, enhancing user experience from discovery to daily use. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a thriving ecosystem while ensuring governance and secu...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Redefine connector activation by leading end-to-end processes, enhancing user experiences, and establishing governance controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of software development by designing and building full stack applications. Collaborate in an Agile environment, ensuring high-quality enterprise solutions through the entire software...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing autonomous vehicle technology by designing and building scalable backend services and user interfaces for real-time orchestration and mission control applications ac...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $172K *

Innovate and shape the future of complex inspection systems by leveraging your expertise in optics, mechanics, and software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge algorithms...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions as you design and scale core systems for claims management. Collaborate across teams to integrate AI technologies while optimizing workflows in a dynamic, dat...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design and scalability of core systems for claims recovery, managing complex engineering challenges within a data-driven, regulated environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $241K *

Strategize and drive technical initiatives to enhance our identity verification systems, ensuring high availability and compliance in international markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$198K - $248K *

Pioneer secure authentication systems, architecting high-quality microservices while integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance identity and security infrastructures that support AI-driven servi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$58K - $115K *

Develop and maintain innovative web applications, ensuring seamless user experiences. Collaborate within an agile team to design, troubleshoot, and deploy cloud-native microservices and user interface...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$58K - $115K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge web applications in a dynamic agile team. Leverage your TypeScript expertise to create seamless user experiences and contribute to innovative mission man...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $225K *

Empower your career by developing cutting-edge software solutions for space domain awareness. Join a dynamic team to design, build, and maintain microservices in an agile environment, utilizing modern...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $225K *

Drive the modernization of space domain awareness tools by developing containerized microservices in an agile environment, ensuring robust software design, testing, and performance analysis to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and modernize software for space domain awareness, utilizing AWS and microservices. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance flight safety tools and support critic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $225K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and develop containerized microservices for modernizing space domain awareness tools, utilizing agile methodologies and CI/CD practices to enhance software de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $297K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and architecture of scalable software systems. Collaborate across teams to drive technical strategy, enhance performance, and mentor engineers while ensuring rel...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $297K *

Engineer scalable software solutions that drive product success across teams. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to define strategies, enhance performance, and mentor engineers while l...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user experiences across mobile and web platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects, ensuring timely execution and operational excellen...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, driving AI integration and hands-on coding. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products while mentoring peers and owning outcome...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.