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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$108K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet user needs a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate on design, testing, and integration while ensuring adherence to performance standards and user requiremen...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge data integration solutions for geospatial and structured data. You'll optimize pipelines, build secure applications, and enhance data visualization capabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by developing innovative software solutions in a dynamic team environment. Leverage your expertise in diverse technologies to tackle complex challenges and drive advancements in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions in a dynamic environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate on innovative solutions, analyze user requirements, and ensure high-quality software performance in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver high-performance solutions and resolve softwar...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and enhancement of complex software systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions and optimize performance acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, focusing on backend development and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions for a mission-driven project, while enjoyin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's building innovative remote sensing applications. Contribute your expertise in software development to create impactful solutions, ensuring reliability and performance in a collabora...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $218K *

Shape innovative software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving technical excellence in design, development, and deployment processes...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $173K *

Engineer robust search index distribution systems that ensure reliability and speed for millions. Collaborate across teams, optimize performance, and innovate fault-tolerant infrastructures to enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$232K - $258K *

Optimize complex infrastructures by designing scalable systems for ML training. Lead engineering projects, mentor teams, and drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and resource ut...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Empower innovation by designing scalable AI infrastructures that enhance ML training. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and optimize complex systems to drive efficiency and performance ac...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$197K - $219K *

Drive the evolution of backend systems for location search, leading cross-team initiatives and enhancing performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver scalable solutions that impact user expe...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $200K *

Innovate with us to design and deploy AI-driven software solutions for diverse industries. Lead full-stack engineering efforts, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient production-ready applications w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $151K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by designing, developing, and deploying applications for government services. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems and drive impactful outcomes in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $250K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and streamline operations, while mentoring team members and driving strategic initiatives in a collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$186K - $218K *

Drive the development and operation of backend services for a subscription product, enhancing user experience and retention through scalable solutions and cross-functional collaboration...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative AI software solutions, enhancing user experiences across various platforms. Drive feature development and contribute to a cutting-edge tech stack while collabor...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $300K *

Seeking a senior product software engineer to drive user-facing features in AI software development, enhancing tools like AI Agent, App Builder, and SDK for seamless app creation and deployment...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $218K *

Shape the future of AI-driven trading by developing backend services that enhance user experience and ensure reliable execution for millions of customers. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovativ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable software solutions, owning features from concept to deployment while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to enhance payment pro...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a sophisticated healthcare SaaS platform by designing, implementing, and maintaining full-stack features that enhance user experience and system performance in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$193K - $309K *

Pioneer innovative developer experiences by setting technical direction and enhancing workflows. Collaborate across teams to design solutions that empower engineers, leveraging AI to redefine software...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.