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 - $180K *

Transform the future of social data processing by architecting scalable systems. Lead technical decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product teams to enhance AI capabilities and real-time...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $143K *

Advance your career by supporting client data integration and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable data movement and timely issue resolution, enhancing service delive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user engagement through innovative front-end solutions. You'll leverage modern web technologies to build secure, high-performance financial applications that...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a software engineer, building robust solutions to combat fraud and abuse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that enhance security and user e...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative solutions that empower businesses to combat fraud and abuse. Collaborate across disciplines to create reliable systems and user-friendly tools that...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative fraud prevention solutions. You'll develop backend services and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and prot...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $217K *

Optimize AI solutions by collaborating with clients and teams to build scalable systems that transform workflows. Own end-to-end projects and address complex problems using innovative engineering and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $217K *

Transform how work gets done by building and deploying AI solutions. You’ll lead end-to-end projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and optimize workflows to create scalable systems that enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $254K *

Drive impactful software development to enhance customer delivery experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient systems that support real-time order tracking and efficient p...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the geocoding platform by enhancing data quality and search systems. Leverage ML and LLMs to optimize query understanding and automate data pipelines, impacting over 1 billion API calls dail...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $150K *

Lead high-impact data engineering projects, guiding solutions from concept to production. Collaborate closely with clients and teams, leveraging extensive Snowflake expertise to enhance performance, g...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $158K *

Partner with us to enhance design systems by building shared components and patterns. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create accessible, user-friendly interfaces that elevate product exper...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $158K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of design systems by building shared components and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with designers and engineers to create accessible, flexible solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $158K *

Join a team that's redefining design systems by building shared components and patterns. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance user experiences, ensuring accessibility and quality across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $158K *

Empower product teams by evolving shared components and patterns in design systems. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance user experiences, ensuring accessibility and quality while lever...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in a hands-on data engineering role focused on Snowflake. Own technical solutions from discovery to production, guiding teams and clients through complex data challenges while optimizi...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable web applications, ensuring secure practices and enterprise integration. Drive technical initiatives and optimize full-stack architect...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading full-stack development and architecture, ensuring secure, high-performance applications that meet enterprise standards. Drive innovation and integration in a collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing innovative customer-facing features, enhancing application performance, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality software solutions in a dynami...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving backend systems for a cutting-edge healthcare platform, ensuring reliability and scalability while integrating with web and mobile applications to enhance pat...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading complex software initiatives, defining architecture standards, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation in enterprise applications and enhance system performance while re...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$199K - $244K *

Join a team that's transforming backend services to enhance member experiences. Drive the design, development, and operation of Cash Out features, leveraging AI tools to deliver high-quality, reliable...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge AI systems, optimizing back-end architecture, and deploying scalable APIs on Azure. Collaborate with OEMs to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring soft...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Engineer the future of government technology by designing robust software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver essential features for a high-security FBI application, ensuring quality...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Launch your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to innovate and enhance mission-critical software applications, utilizing cutting-edge technology to drive development and deployment of enterpr...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

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.