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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$170K - $297K *

Lead the development of scalable software solutions, driving technical strategy and architecture across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product performance and reliability...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Explore a pivotal role in software development, leading the design and implementation of scalable backend services using Python and AWS. Collaborate with teams to integrate AI tools, ensuring robust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $364K *

Transform software development by leading full-stack projects, driving architecture, and enhancing security measures. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring future te...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Join our dynamic team as you develop and refine scalable web applications, leveraging modern frameworks and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Elevate user experiences by delivering high-quality frontend solutions. Collaborate with engineers to create scalable and performant web applications while leveraging modern frameworks and AI tools fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable, secure platforms that enhance financial planning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation while ment...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us build innovative features for a unique kid-friendly phone, enhancing user experience through app development, call routing, and contact management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $252K *

Lead the charge in developing secure, high-quality applications for credentialing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and streamline processes, ensuring medical provide...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $252K *

Drive innovation in credentialing by developing secure, high-quality software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and streamline processes, ensuring medical pro...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture of cloud services for AI model lifecycles. Drive scalable, secure, and reliable solutions while collaborating across teams to enhance autonomous driving te...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $240K *

Engage in full-stack development to enhance customer experience by building features that optimize cloud, AI, and data management. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and improve system docu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $240K *

Transform the future of cloud management by building features across the stack. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer experiences and optimize data spend while growing your skills in a s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $179K *

Engineer innovative cloud-native applications by designing, implementing, and improving secure solutions. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies and mentor engineers to foster a culture of continu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $179K *

Help us drive innovation by mentoring agile teams to deliver impactful digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design, implement, and enhance secure, cloud-native applications...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $210K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating core runtime services for AI agents. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, reliability, and observability in distributed systems, ensuring a se...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $225K *

Architect innovative solutions that drive Member Growth's systems evolution. Lead technical direction, tackle complex challenges, and elevate team performance through clear communication and strategic...

Playa Vista, CARemote

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

$107K - $199K *

Drive transformative digital solutions by mentoring agile teams and delivering secure, cloud-native applications. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to innovate and implement impactful sof...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $225K *

Advance technical direction by architecting scalable systems, driving cross-team collaboration, and leveraging data to enhance customer experiences. Lead initiatives that elevate engineering standards...

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

$80K - $92K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on developing and enhancing mission-critical software solutions. Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, design features, and ensure quality in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $123K *

Help us design and develop innovative software solutions, ensuring optimal performance and integration of systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality and scalability while staying updated...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $230K *

Innovate and enhance the machine learning infrastructure to empower rapid model deployment and automation. Collaborate across teams to streamline operations and drive impactful solutions in ML and fin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $334K *

Champion the development of robust platforms that enhance developer productivity. Design and build scalable systems while mentoring engineers and driving technical strategy to unlock new use cases and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $225K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, enhancing our cloud platform by creating reliable code, optimizing service delivery, and collaborating on architectural design to support elite athlete...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading the development of advanced software systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scalable, secure applications that meet complex customer needs and dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $159K *

Unlock the potential of automation and AI in software development. Join a dynamic team to create self-service platforms and intelligent tools that enhance developer experience, streamline workflows, a...

1 week 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.