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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$170K - $200K *

Accelerate your career as a key contributor in scaling our platform, guiding architecture decisions, mentoring junior talent, and delivering quality code while collaborating across teams. Join a talen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $200K *

Innovate as a Senior Backend Engineer to architect scalable solutions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate across teams. Drive quality code practices and contribute to cutting-edge technology in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by developing robust backend services and APIs using C# and .NET. Collaborate on enterprise integrations, optimize performance, and implement best practices in a dynamic, remote...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$190K - $240K *

Join a mission-driven team to enhance a robust web-based platform, integrating diverse data sources. Contribute across the stack, developing APIs and visualizations while collaborating closely with pe...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by developing robust, scalable solutions for a mission-driven platform. Collaborate closely with peers to enhance data processing workflows and deliv...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and maintenance of secure cloud infrastructure for AI capabilities, transforming high-level goals into actionable engineering solutions while mentoring a team an...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Join our team to lead innovative software solutions, enhancing workflows and AI integration. Collaborate directly with customers, driving impactful projects while mentoring a small team in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Engineer robust, large-scale distributed web applications and cloud-native systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly prototype and deploy critical capabilities, leveraging modern arc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing AI-enabled software for CNE and vulnerability research. Collaborate with experts to deliver reliable solutions, mentor engineers, and enhance research work...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on transforming infrastructure data into actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency through innovative streaming analytics and robust ETL...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Champion the design and delivery of AI-enabled software for vulnerability research, integrating complex features and subsystems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance research work...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Engineer a robust backend platform for cutting-edge connected devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and reliability across cloud services, APIs, and real-ti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $267K *

Join a team that's redefining web performance and developer experience. You'll tackle complex platform challenges, optimize Shreddit’s architecture, and enhance tooling for a high-traffic site, empowe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative digital healthcare solutions as a Senior Fullstack Developer. Lead technical delivery for enterprise CMS integrations, enhancing equity and access in healthcare with a focus on quali...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate the development of scalable enterprise web applications by leading the design and integration of microservices and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, maintaina...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of large-scale enterprise web applications, focusing on microservices, REST APIs, and robust platform services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scala...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications, ensuring robust integration and compliance with accessibility standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $238K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading engineering projects, enhancing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and technical standards while represen...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior full-stack software engineer, driving innovation in AI software development. Build and own features across our platform, enhancing user experience and scalability for t...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $300K *

Pioneer innovative AI software solutions by building and owning features across multiple platforms, enhancing user experience and scalability while driving impactful product development in a collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $235K *

Lead the charge in developing robust backend applications, driving complex projects from design to launch. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and tackle architectural challenges to enh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $250K *

Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in architecting our core platform, ensuring scalability and performance while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful features...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $206K *

Transform AI observability by developing end-to-end capabilities, architecting data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into agent performance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive complex backend initiatives, shape scalable architectures, and mentor engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring system reliability and perfo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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.