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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$285K - $325K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by architecting scalable AI solutions. Drive rapid innovation, enhance coding standards, and collaborate closely with customers to solve complex real-world challe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Shape the future of remote vehicle operations by designing and building robust, low-latency streaming systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless video and telemetry transmission, optimizing...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $255K *

Drive innovation in AI systems by designing and building scalable backend solutions, ensuring security and governance while enhancing developer productivity and operational health across diverse workl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Shape the future of AI at scale by designing and building robust backend systems that enhance productivity and governance across diverse workloads, ensuring reliability and security for millions of us...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and building impactful backend services and APIs that enhance customer experiences across multiple products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Drive impactful backend services and APIs for customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Embrace qual...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading innovative projects and building robust systems. Collaborate in a dynamic startup environment, leveraging your full-stack expertise and quick learning abilities to dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining mortgage technology by developing full-stack applications. You'll modernize legacy systems, leverage AI tools, and collaborate across functions to create scalable solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $200K *

Transform your career by developing robust SDKs that empower customers globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and resiliency while contributing to open-source project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of code infrastructure, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive impactful projects from design to deployment while enhancing developer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Elevate developer productivity by owning and enhancing code hosting and review platforms. Drive projects from inception to deployment, ensuring system stability and a seamless experience for thousands...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Champion innovation by owning and evolving code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while enhancing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Build and enhance robust code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while improving developer experie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation by owning the full client lifecycle, enhancing growth features, and automating systems to improve patient engagement and retention. Collaborate closely with a small team to ship impac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering high-performance Go microservices and APIs for an AI-driven platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service architecture and mentor pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $243K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our Concurrency system, enhancing performance and usability for a robust game engine. Collaborate across teams to implement innovative solutions that elevate player exper...

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

$140K - $260K *

Shape the future of subscription payments by developing core systems and features. Collaborate with a small, impactful team to enhance payment solutions, ensuring creators are empowered and directly c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $260K *

Empower creators by developing innovative payment systems that enhance user experience. Join a dynamic team focused on building robust backend solutions and driving impactful projects in subscription...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining subscription payments, developing core systems and features that empower creators. Collaborate on impactful projects, from backend solutions to user-facing applications...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $245K *

Innovate and build exceptional software solutions for finance and accounting, collaborating with customers and engineers to enhance user experience and manage data efficiently in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $400K *

Lead the charge in designing and building robust systems for AI agent configuration, training, and monitoring. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver user-friendly solutions that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $400K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping AI agent systems, driving innovation through self-serve functionalities and robust monitoring tools. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engineer innovative software solutions that simplify healthcare processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive impactful product initiatives from conception...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $207K *

Transform user experiences by developing and enhancing full-stack applications for renewable energy projects. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and deploy intuitive interfaces and robust APIs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.