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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$168K - $177K *

Engineer robust backend systems that enhance logistics efficiency, ensuring timely order fulfillment and shopper compensation. Collaborate across teams to drive platform best practices and elevate sof...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $210K *

Empower innovation by owning the software for connected hardware, ensuring data integrity and service reliability. Design APIs and tools that enhance user experience while maintaining operational exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connected hardware and data. You'll design and maintain reliable services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity for our clients' innovativ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, crafting scalable data products and reporting solutions. Shape business intelligence strategies, mentor engineers, and enhance data governance for AI-en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI products and solutions that enhance customer workflows while collaborating with teams to integrate and prototype cutting-edge technology and products...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable backend services and intuitive frontends. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance risk data insights using .NET, Angular, and AWS, while integrating AI tools...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Engineer high-quality software applications for a dynamic team managing a vast database of financial instruments. Collaborate on specifications, enhance system performance, and adopt new technologies...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of high-quality software systems for a dynamic team managing a vast database of financial instruments, enhancing performance and reliability across global trading platf...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $145K *

Shape innovative solutions across diverse platforms in a collaborative engineering team. Leverage your extensive software engineering experience to elevate project quality, drive technical discussions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$161K - $190K *

Manage and enhance secure identity systems, endpoint devices, and cloud infrastructure. Drive automation strategies and ensure high reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $215K *

Advance your career by owning the design of reporting and billing systems that support over 152 million users. Lead innovative technical initiatives that span product and revenue-critical data archite...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $173K *

Lead the design and development of high-scale applications, architecting resilient systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical initiatives and mentor engineers in a dynami...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $160K *

Develop high-quality, data-driven applications using React and Next.js. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to create intuitive interfaces that enhance operational decision-making and integrate AI...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $240K *

Empower engineers and scientists by architecting pivotal back-end systems that drive automation, enhance data reliability, and enable predictive insights in autonomous labs, ensuring operational effic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading complex engineering initiatives that span multiple teams. Shape the future of distributed systems while mentoring senior engineers and driving architectural excellence i...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative real-time event-based systems, empowering teams to create bonus mechanics independently. Collaborate in a dynamic environment using Go, Typescript, React, SQL, and K...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform user experiences by building and enhancing robust software solutions across frontend and backend layers, focusing on customer-facing AI products to ensure quality and safety in delivery...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance multi-control-plane management software, ensuring reliable operations across cloud and on-premises environments. Contribute to impactful engineering solutions while supp...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $246K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate machine learning solutions that enhance our product knowledge graph and drive growth in the grocery delivery sector. Collaborate across disciplines and lead projects fr...

2 weeks ago

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

$167K - $246K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative machine learning solutions that enhance our product knowledge graph and optimize logistics. Collaborate with diverse teams to own projects end-to-end and mentor...

2 weeks ago

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

$167K - $246K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing grocery delivery by developing advanced machine learning models. You'll own projects end-to-end, collaborate with diverse teams, and tackle complex technical challen...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Build and operate innovative solutions to detect and prevent fraud at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and leverage AI capabilities, ensuring businesses can c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative applications using Microsoft technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and provide production support while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Engineer high-performance Rust systems for global trading, focusing on distributed services, CI/CD automation, and AWS infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, observability, a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$202K - $224K *

Drive the development of high-throughput, low-latency systems for Uber Eats, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance core user experiences across multiple product lines and ensuring robus...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.