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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$127K - $159K *

Innovate within a dynamic AI Software Team, enhancing global software infrastructure across e-commerce, device integrations, and compliance. Drive development, resolve production issues, and collabora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$127K - $159K *

Transform global software infrastructure by developing and integrating e-commerce and application systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and performance while driving production excell...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable cloud-based microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering an agil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative software solutions to enhance IT services for federal law enforcement. Collaborate on mission-critical operations, ensuring optimal performance and integration of advanced technolo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate software engineering solutions by architecting and integrating advanced testing platforms across diverse semiconductor environments, ensuring high-quality, reliable execution and fostering tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the future of healthcare technology by transforming cutting-edge AI solutions into impactful products. Collaborate across teams to turn innovative concepts into reality, ensuring seamless inte...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine digital product development by leveraging your back-end expertise and DevOps mastery. Collaborate with talented teams to design, deploy, and optimize innovative solutions that drive impactfu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $235K *

Champion the future of AI by architecting and delivering innovative, scalable AI-native products. Lead the execution of core capabilities that transform technology landscapes, ensuring robust performa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $192K *

Drive the innovative development and integration of semiconductor metrology systems, collaborating on advanced solutions to enhance performance and reliability, with opportunities for international tr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $235K *

Innovate solutions that drive growth by collaborating across domains, designing robust APIs, and enhancing customer connectivity. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful products and maint...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by enhancing complex systems. Leverage your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to deliver innovative solutions while collaborating w...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Develop and enhance complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. Utilize advanced methodologies to del...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to design requirements while res...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, utilizing your expertise in Java and modern technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to design requirements and resolv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining operational efficiency by architecting robust internal tools and applying AI to real-world challenges. You'll lead technical direction, drive impactful decisions, and enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of our electronic trading platform by designing and enhancing scalable, low-latency systems. Collaborate globally to improve platform performance and reliability in a highly aut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $280K *

Take ownership of a greenfield billing platform, leading architecture and development across the stack. Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver scalable solutions that enhance financial workflo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing AI-driven features across the full stack, creating scalable APIs, and enhancing user experiences within a collaborative environment focused on innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic development team focused on mission analytics. Drive innovation and enhance software solutions while collaborating closely with peers to ensure optimal performanc...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mission analytics through innovative software solutions. Leverage your extensive experience to drive development and support efforts, ensuring high-quality ou...

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Drive mission-critical web service development for an Identity, Credential, and Access Management solution, focusing on Zero Trust initiatives. Collaborate on designing, integrating, and maintaining e...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and development of a critical back-end system, leveraging Java and NiFi skills to enhance analytic capabilities and support enterprise outcomes across multiple parties...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of our backend systems by designing and developing robust solutions using Java and NiFi. Collaborate across teams to enhance analytic capabilities and ensure compliant data storage an...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by designing and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions in a high-performance computing environment, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver scalable, production-rea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.