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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$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of backend systems across multiple domains. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive architectural decisions, enhance product workflows, and mento...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$300K - $500K *

Lead the development of high-performance, interactive trading web apps. Drive innovation and optimize user experience while collaborating with founders and engineers to shape the future of trading tec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $500K *

Champion innovation by architecting and developing high-performance, real-time trading web apps. Leverage your expertise to enhance user experience and drive product evolution in a dynamic, collaborat...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by designing and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with talented engineers to deliver high-quality software while leveraging...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $173K *

Innovate within the Software Development Lifecycle, collaborating with peers to implement solutions, make technical decisions, and contribute to code reviews while adhering to established standards an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI-driven solutions, architecting robust systems that enhance user experiences through innovative agents and features, while collaborating across teams to set standards for...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of investment technology by leading full stack application development, focusing on backend services, AI integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Design and build innovative web applications and APIs, taking ownership of projects from architecture to deployment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage AI tools and deliver impactful solution...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate our crypto trading infrastructure by developing high-performance, low-latency systems. Collaborate in a dynamic startup environment, owning critical components and driving innovation in blockc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at our flagship web applications by leading hands-on development, defining architecture, and setting engineering standards. Mentor teams to deliver high-performance user experience...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's redefining creative production through AI. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to build a high-performance, browser-based creative editor that transforms how professionals com...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$198K - $326K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of streaming infrastructure by designing and developing scalable systems. As a key technical leader, you'll drive architectural decisions and foster collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of an AI platform, architecting systems for inference, context management, and experimentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability while mentoring engine...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of an AI platform by leading a team to architect and build essential systems for AI-driven applications, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with cross-fu...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing logistics solutions, solving billing and payment challenges while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactful software features and shape the future...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$236K - $296K *

Champion technical excellence by leading full-stack teams in revolutionizing credit card solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive scalable, high-performing initiatives while mentoring enginee...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by developing secure, scalable back-end solutions for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance software reliability and performance while adhering to Do...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation by leading the development of a cutting-edge platform that empowers pharma and biopharma clients to achieve transformative outcomes through advanced technology and data-driven insi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of biopharma by leading the development of our core platform. You'll drive innovation, enhance user experiences, and ensure scalability while collaborating with c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge platform, leading full-stack engineering efforts to enhance user experience and data insights for pharma clients, while ensuring scalability and reliability in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $300K *

Lead the AI transformation strategy for Cloud SDK Client Libraries, enhancing product capabilities and internal workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize SDK development and empower engineers to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Transform the creator iOS app by owning its full lifecycle from design to launch. Collaborate closely with founders and engineers to deliver a polished, high-quality product that scales effectively an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $190K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Junior Software Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic intel team to enhance workflows and develop tools that support mission-critical operations through direct custo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing intelligence workflows through innovative software solutions. Collaborate closely with customers to develop tools that streamline data processing and improve...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.