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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$165K - $235K *

Champion innovative web solutions as a Front-End Software Engineer, designing user-centric applications for national security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure softw...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by designing and implementing innovative care management tools. Collaborate with teams to create reliable software solutions while mentoring others and advanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing intuitive web applications that enhance data analytics. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create seamless user experiences while ensuring high-qual...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $152K *

Empower innovation as you develop user-friendly web applications, collaborating with designers and engineers to enhance data-driven experiences. Your expertise will shape intuitive interfaces in dynam...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Build and optimize high-throughput backend systems for petabyte-scale video and sensor data, ensuring reliability and performance across distributed cloud infrastructure and GPU fleets. Drive innovati...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $195K *

Engage in developing high-performance frontend solutions for a pioneering CAD modeling app. Collaborate extensively with backend teams to create integral code-driven functionalities, ensuring a superi...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $235K *

Transform backend development by leading large-scale initiatives that enhance system reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative tooling and frameworks, e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us architect and scale AI-driven cybersecurity platforms by developing robust backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure APIs and optimize performance in a fast-pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $187K *

Innovate backend solutions by driving software development for a high-growth startup. Collaborate with engineers while enhancing systems performance, mentoring junior teammates, and delivering reliabl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$184K - $284K *

Shape the future of energy data platforms by architecting robust solutions that empower teams. Lead the design and implementation of scalable systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency while mentori...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Champion the development of scalable backend systems and APIs, driving product innovation and engineering excellence while ensuring high code quality and security across platforms...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $196K *

Build and enhance backend systems by developing REST APIs, configuring monitoring, and creating CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable features and integrations, all while working...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $196K *

Optimize backend systems by building REST APIs, enhancing integrations, and ensuring reliability. Collaborate with teams to develop CI/CD pipelines and monitor services, all while working remotely wit...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of streaming technology by developing robust backend systems and APIs for innovative media applications. Join a dynamic team focused on new development in a fully remote envir...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming counter transactions through innovative software solutions. Lead the design and delivery of critical platform components, ensuring seamless integration and high perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $170K *

Reimagine enterprise systems by modernizing legacy code into cloud-native Python microservices. Collaborate on designing lightweight REST APIs and batch jobs using DevSecOps practices in AWS Lambda an...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate backend engineering by designing and operating systems for stablecoin payments, ensuring secure transactions and robust integrations. Drive innovation in financial infrastructure while maintai...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's enhancing knowledge management and data integration processes using innovative web development techniques. Collaborate to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency thr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Engage in the design and implementation of scalable backend systems that transform customer behavior into actionable marketing triggers, ensuring reliability and operational excellence across high-vol...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of government technology by building transformative tools. Lead the design and implementation of user-centric solutions, from robust APIs to intuitive frontends, while developing c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of government technology by building innovative tools that enhance user experiences and streamline workflows, while driving impactful solutions across the technical spectrum...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $300K *

Optimize data systems by enhancing market data feed handlers and collaborating with teams to support global expansion. Drive impactful solutions in a lean, autonomous environment, ensuring data integr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Build innovative full stack features for AI-powered solutions, ensuring end-to-end ownership from backend to frontend. Collaborate in a fast-paced startup environment, integrating advanced workflows a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.