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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$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...

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  •   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

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  •   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

$173K - $233K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable, high-availability systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance our card loan platform, ensuring robust performance and driving imp...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$150K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of distributed PyTorch training. You'll enhance customer-facing features, ensuring seamless installation and operation while collaborating directly with users to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Innovate in building AI-powered efficiency systems by owning frontend architecture. Develop responsive interfaces with React, Firebase, and GCP to enhance operational insights for food production busi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower innovation by driving backend development for a transformative platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and scalability, ensuring high-quality code and imp...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $219K *

Champion the development of AI-driven legal software, leading a team to innovate and deliver scalable solutions. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative AI-driven legal solutions, guiding a talented engineering team to deliver scalable, production-ready products while fostering a culture of experimentation an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences while taking ownership of your w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$200K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and engineering strategy for a cutting-edge AI platform. Drive innovation in scalable, fault-tolerant systems while mentoring engineers and tackling comple...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team to design, develop, and maintain robust software systems, ensuring reliability and security while driving innovation and collaboration across projects and te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$190K - $267K *

Shape the future of app advertising by enhancing backend systems for conversion signals. Drive MMP integrations, SKAN processing, and App CAPI to ensure reliable app installs and in-app events for adv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $145K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and maintain backend services and infrastructure for AI applications. Collaborate closely with AI experts, taking ownership of projects from development to de...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.