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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$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in building innovative software solutions that enhance security systems globally, collaborating with a dynamic team and owning projects from conception to deployment across the full te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $324K *

Build scalable data systems that empower third-party sellers. Drive impactful projects from inception to delivery, enhancing product experiences and optimizing data infrastructure for business growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, where you'll develop accessible user interfaces, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with Sec...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower your career as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, driving innovation in accessible software solutions for government clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interfa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $126K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing high-performance software systems for the Navy. Collaborate in a semi-agile environment to deliver innovative solutions that meet mission objectives and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with cutting-edge technology as you design and deliver cloud-native solutions. Collaborate within a dynamic scrum team to enhance our enterprise platform, ensuring high-quality code and lever...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by owning our internal operations platform, driving full-stack development from backend to frontend. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, integrate services, and deliver effic...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Accelerate your career by developing innovative software solutions that impact millions. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and enhance user experiences across various platfor...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Transform your career by leading software development projects, enhancing solutions, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality products. Utilize your expertise in programming and design to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and deployment of innovative Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions in a high-performance computing environment, ensuring scalable and secure software delivery for mission-critical...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions within high-performance computing environments, leveraging expertise in Python, Kubernetes, and containeriz...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive software development and integration testing for critical systems, collaborating with teams to design, implement, and document applications while ensuring compliance with industry standards and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Elevate your career by driving software development initiatives, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions for government clients. Your expert...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by implementing robust access controls and permission mechanisms for critical HPC systems, ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards while collaborating with a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of secure software solutions for critical HPC systems, ensuring compliance with security policies. Collaborate with teams to implement robust access controls and automate processe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Elevate front-end engineering for a global content platform, driving architectural decisions and fostering a quality culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and per...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation by designing and operating backend systems that support core products and enhance performance while collaborating with product teams to ensure reliability and scalability in a high-gr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by owning full-stack features, enhancing product velocity, and leveraging your expertise in geospatial and 3D data to drive impactful solutions and innovation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $189K *

Join a team that's driving complex projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while ensuring cod...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Optimize backend systems for a financial platform, integrating AI features and ensuring reliability across multiple regions. Collaborate with global teams to enhance product capabilities and maintain...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of scalable backend systems for a financial platform, integrating AI features and ensuring reliability across multiple regions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance product...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Optimize innovative software solutions by designing and developing scalable web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products while maintaining high code quality...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovative software solutions as a Full Stack Developer. Collaborate with passionate engineers to design, develop, and maintain applications that make a real impact across f...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving projects from design to delivery, and mentoring teammates to foster a collaborative engineering culture...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful product features by collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams. Lead projects from design to delivery while mentoring teammates and shaping engineering practices in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.