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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$138K - $165K *

Empower our multi-cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and operating the network backbone. You'll lead architectural decisions and ensure seamless connectivity across diverse environments whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the multi-cloud network infrastructure, designing and operating end-to-end solutions that empower engineering teams. Drive innovation in networking, security, and observability while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $175K *

Empower traders by designing and building real-time UIs and internal tools that enhance market insights and streamline operations, driving efficiency and innovation in a dynamic trading environment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to design and build innovative backend services in C#/.NET, transforming legacy systems into efficient workflows while collaborating in an Agile environme...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by developing full-stack applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient microservices and user-friendly interfaces that enhan...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $485K *

Elevate your career by shaping the vector search infrastructure that powers Claude. Join a small, dynamic team to drive architectural decisions and enhance performance, scalability, and cost-effective...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $485K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable vector search infrastructure, optimizing performance and cost for Claude's retrieval workloads. Shape architectural decisions and mentor a growing team while ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $485K *

Transform the vector search infrastructure by owning the core database layer, driving performance and scalability while shaping architectural decisions in a collaborative, innovative environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $200K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable backend systems that integrate data solutions for mission-critical defense applications. Collaborate in cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and o...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate solutions that empower manufacturers by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop cloud-native services and AI-driven capabilities that redefine i...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $120K *

Shape the future of automotive software by leading backend services and frontend features, utilizing AI tools and modern programming languages to enhance dealer technology solutions across our compreh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $340K *

Transform data ingestion and API design for a cutting-edge identity graph, ensuring real-time accuracy and performance. Collaborate with a senior team to enhance trust in agentic commerce through inno...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $210K *

Lead the transformation of our build and deploy systems while enhancing developer efficiency, safety, and software delivery reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive technical innovation and opti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $126K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, collaborating across multiple teams to enhance security and meet enterprise requirem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $202K *

Lead the charge in architecting and integrating complex systems for a scalable retail platform. Drive multi-quarter projects, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within the AI Platform team by designing and operating core components for AI-driven solutions, focusing on model serving, agentic infrastructure, or observability. Collaborate across teams t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's building AI-driven platforms to enhance code optimization and experimentation. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and operate critical components, ensuring robust performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable applications by leveraging full-stack expertise in modern web technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance user experience in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $195K *

Innovate by leading the development of AI-assisted sourcing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain features that enhance user experiences and drive operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $194K *

Drive the development of innovative user experiences, owning full-stack solutions and influencing product strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software in a fast-p...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate logistics technology by building robust fullstack solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with a skilled team to create innovative tools that drive smarter, faster decision...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative tools that enhance logistics operations. Collaborate with a skilled team to create efficient, end-to-end solutions that adapt to real-world challenges, ensuring smarter and faster res...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of innovative tools for logistics, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance resupply operations through robust, end-to-end software solutions that prioritize performance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by building innovative tools for logistics. Collaborate with a skilled team to create efficient, resilient systems that enhance resupply operations and drive impactful solutions in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you build robust tools for Contested Logistics. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance resupply operations through modern, end-to-end systems that prioritize perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.