'%3e %3cpath d='M15.9571 0.231934L0.147583 9.39139V32.66L15.9571 41.8195L31.7665 32.66V9.39139L15.9571 0.231934ZM15.9571 33.0172L7.68318 28.2206V13.7798L15.9571 9.00869V23.424L24.2309 28.2206L15.9571 33.0172Z' fill='%23170E30'/%3e %3cpath d='M107.275 23.3727C107.275 22.9645 107.275 22.6073 107.275 22.2756C107.275 21.6377 107.021 20.311 106.766 19.7242C104.628 14.6214 96.3791 15.5144 95.5645 21.3316C94.648 28.0417 102.438 30.9248 106.613 26.2302L104.678 24.929C102.464 26.8936 98.9759 26.5619 98.2885 23.3982H106.384H107.275V23.3727ZM98.2885 21.3826C99.0268 17.9382 103.966 17.7596 104.449 21.3826H98.2885ZM58.472 16.5095C53.9914 15.7441 51.1147 19.1629 51.522 23.4492C51.9802 28.0672 57.8865 30.2614 61.0688 26.766V28.1438H63.9964V16.3309C63.9964 16.3309 61.1706 17.9638 61.0433 18.0403C61.0433 18.0403 59.7959 16.7391 58.472 16.5095ZM57.3264 25.822C53.5077 25.3883 53.5332 19.6987 57.0464 19.1119C62.469 18.1934 62.5963 26.4088 57.3264 25.822ZM126.929 25.4648C126.471 29.5981 118.197 29.3429 116.924 25.6944L119.011 24.4698C119.597 26.1537 122.881 27.1487 123.95 25.6944C125.274 23.9085 121.048 23.4747 120.055 23.092C118.91 22.6328 117.586 21.8419 117.408 20.5151C116.72 15.5655 124.765 14.9786 126.623 18.6781L124.689 19.8263C124.103 18.2954 120.157 17.479 120.284 19.6222C120.361 20.8468 123.517 21.204 124.561 21.6633C126.318 22.4287 127.132 23.4747 126.929 25.4648ZM90.5492 18.2954C87.2142 14.3918 81.3334 16.8667 80.8497 21.7908C80.3151 27.4294 86.5523 30.8993 90.5238 26.6129V28.1438H93.2987V12.1211H90.5238V18.2699L90.5492 18.2954ZM87.7998 25.7965C83.1409 26.5874 82.2499 19.7497 86.4759 19.0864C91.2366 18.3465 92.0003 25.0566 87.7998 25.7965ZM75.8599 18.2954L74.918 17.3004C70.0555 14.3408 65.0657 19.0098 66.4404 24.2402C67.4333 28.0162 72.2958 29.9808 75.3253 27.2253C75.5544 27.0212 75.6053 26.6895 75.8599 26.6129V28.1438H78.6348V12.1211H75.8599V18.2699V18.2954ZM73.1104 25.7965C68.3752 26.4854 67.7897 19.7497 71.8121 19.1119C76.7 18.321 77.311 25.2097 73.1104 25.7965ZM112.392 16.6115H109.465V28.1693H112.392V21.102L115.6 19.2394V16.3054C114.709 16.8156 112.876 17.8872 112.392 18.1679V16.6115ZM42.4335 25.3883H49.969V28.1693H39.353V13.7795H42.4335V25.3883Z' fill='%23170E30'/%3e %3c/g%3e %3cdefs%3e %3cclipPath id='clip0_1_15718'%3e %3crect width='127' height='42' fill='white'/%3e %3c/clipPath%3e %3c/defs%3e %3c/svg%3e)
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.
Back End Software Engineer Jobs
Software Engineer III, Workspace Foundations
$123K - $176K *
Drive innovation in software development by enhancing precision health products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions using industry-standard tools, ensuring high-q...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III, Workspace Foundations
$123K - $176K *
Innovate software solutions to enhance precision health products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deliver features using cloud technologies and industry-standard tools...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Productivity
$174K - $252K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance user interaction and connectivity. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and drive technology forward in a dyna...
1 week ago
$118K - $219K *
Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...
3 weeks ago
$118K - $219K *
Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage in full stack development to create innovative software solutions, collaborating with experts to enhance user experiences and drive client success through automation, security, and best practic...
5 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Observability)
$181K - $241K *
Join a team that's redefining observability by leading the architecture of a high-volume telemetry pipeline, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional projects to enhance system performance an...
3 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Observability)
$230K - $290K *
Drive the architecture and strategy for a high-volume telemetry platform, mentoring a team while collaborating across functions to enhance observability practices and ensure system reliability at scal...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Build innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies to enhance inves...
Reposted today
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of financial services by architecting low-latency APIs and dynamic UIs. Collaborate in a microservices environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful investmen...
Reposted yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Develop and deliver high-performance APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate in a microservices environment, leveraging AI tools and maintaining rigorous code qualit...
Reposted yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces. Leverage cutting-edge tools and practices to deliver impactful solutions that guide...
Reposted yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate on microservices, leverage AI tools, and ensure code quality while delivering im...
Reposted 3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Innovate and shape the future of financial services by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful tools that guide investment de...
Reposted 3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform, leveraging .NET and Angular to drive critical investment tools and enhance system observabili...
Reposted 3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of financial technology by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces in .NET and Angular, driving innovation with AI tools, and ensuring high code quality through rigorous tes...
Reposted 4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Engage in architecting low-latency APIs and backend services using .NET while crafting user interfaces in Angular for a large-scale financial platform, ensuring high code quality and leveraging advanc...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Architect robust APIs and backend services using .NET and Angular, driving innovation in a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate in a microservices environment, ensuring high code quality and im...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform, utilizing .NET and Angular while ensuring high code quality and leveraging advanced AI tools...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with us to architect low-latency APIs and build user interfaces using .NET and Angular, driving innovation in a large-scale financial services platform while ensuring high code qualit...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Architect and build low-latency APIs and user interfaces, leveraging .NET and Angular. Collaborate on microservices and CI/CD pipelines to deliver impactful financial tools, ensuring high code quality...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces. Leverage cutting-edge tools and practices to deliver impactful solutions that guide...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by architecting low-latency APIs and building dynamic user interfaces. Leverage cutting-edge tools and practices to deliver impactful solu...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate and build low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Leverage microservices, AI tools, and CI/CD practices to enhance investment decision-making tools while en...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by architecting low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Collaborate on microservices, leverage AI tools, and ensure code quality while delivering im...
3 weeks ago
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a back-end software engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.