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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$190K - $285K *

Optimize high-performance software through architectural design and coding excellence. Lead technical initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with teams to create scalable, resilient...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and scale backend services using FastAPI and databases, driving innovation in Generative AI workflows that enhance clinician efficiency and patient care. Collaborate with senior engineers to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $110K *

Champion innovative web applications by leveraging Angular and Agile methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain features for a dynamic media monitoring p...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead web developers in enhancing a core trading interface. Drive innovation and performance while collaborating with stakeholders to shape the future of trading applications...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic partner integrations by collaborating with technical teams to build robust AI solutions. Lead projects from discovery to production, enhancing Baseten's platform capabilities and ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to build the technical foundation for strategic partnerships, integrating AI capabilities and infrastructure. Collaborate with leading engineers to transform innovative ideas into prod...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by building the technical foundation for strategic partnerships in AI. Collaborate with leading engineers to integrate innovative solutions and drive product development, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Advance the future of AI by leading partner integrations, building scalable systems, and collaborating with top engineering teams to transform strategic partnerships into impactful products for develo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of AI by building strategic partner integrations that enhance our platform. Collaborate with leading tech teams to transform partnerships into impactful products, ensuring seamless...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Take ownership of features from design to production, enhance system reliability, and collaborate closely with engineers, product, and design teams to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $224K *

Deliver innovative backend solutions to enhance consumer-facing features, driving growth and user experience for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product vision and optimize...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Champion advanced machine learning solutions to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue and ridership growth. Lead technical direction, enhance algorithms, and collaborate cross-functionally to impact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative machine learning solutions that optimize rider pricing and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to enhance algorithms and mentor junior members, imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced machine learning initiatives to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue growth and enhancing user experience across Uber's mobility services. Collaborate with cros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of user-centric technology by leading the development of innovative tools that enhance the advisor experience, ensuring seamless interactions and impactful outcomes for small business...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the end-to-end agent experience, crafting user-centric tools and APIs that elevate advisor interactions. Drive innovation and ensure exceptional usability, transforming complex processes into sea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Contribute to the evolution of technology in Benchmark & Index Management by developing and maintaining AWS-hosted web applications using Python and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $174K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable backend solutions that enhance data management from connected devices. Collaborate with teams to transform complex requirements into efficient software, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $252K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of document management by building and modernizing full-stack applications. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $252K *

Elevate your career by building and modernizing a full-stack document management platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design scalable solutions and mentor fellow engineers while leveraging cut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join our AI-first engineering team to enhance and innovate across our core and next-gen platforms. Leverage your full stack expertise to drive impactful solutions while mentoring others in agentic dev...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$156K - $235K *

Transform the future of payment solutions by designing and maintaining scalable APIs and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance billing features, ensuring operational excellence a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $310K *

Transform user experiences by optimizing onboarding and monetization features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth metrics through data-driven experimentation and full-stack develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $223K *

Join us to design, build, and maintain critical telemetry systems, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating with a diverse team in a remote-first environment. Drive projects from ideat...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $209K *

Empower our team by driving innovative projects from concept to operation, enhancing the reliability and performance of our observability systems while collaborating in a fully remote environment focu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.