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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$146K - $206K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in card acquisition by leveraging technology and data insights to create seamless user experiences and foster customer loyalty. Collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $183K *

Join a team that's building innovative solutions for automated restaurants. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and implement robust systems, ensuring reliability and performance while collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $230K *

Lead the charge in building and shipping innovative features across web and iOS platforms. Own the entire development process, from problem definition to iteration, while mentoring engineers and influ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $230K *

Innovate by building and shipping features across web and iOS apps. Own the entire process from problem definition to iteration, while mentoring engineers and influencing product direction in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $230K *

Unlock your potential by building impactful features in a dynamic, full-stack environment. Collaborate with product and design teams to enhance user experiences while mentoring fellow engineers and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $230K *

Join a team that's building innovative features across web and iOS platforms. Own the entire development process, from problem definition to launch, while mentoring others and influencing product dire...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $230K *

Drive the development of innovative features across web and iOS platforms, owning the entire process from problem definition to iteration. Collaborate with product and design teams to enhance user exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $251K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge performance and analytics platform, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance investment management through innovative technology and AI-driven solutions...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Grow your career with us as you lead the development of our mortgage platform, enhancing efficiency through innovative solutions and AI integration while collaborating with stakeholders to drive impac...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of a core recommendations engine into a scalable, modern architecture. Lead backend development efforts that enhance AI-driven marketing solutions, ensuring system reliability and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $200K *

Lead the architectural evolution of a core recommendations engine, enhancing scalability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful AI-driven marketing solution...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of critical integrations that enhance system connectivity and performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions tha...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the design and evolution of shared platform capabilities, enhancing engineering productivity and product velocity while shaping the future of our marketplace. Join us...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $200K *

Explore innovative solutions as you enhance site performance and scalability. Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline technology and develop robust monitoring tools, ensuring optimal deployme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $316K *

Join a team that’s evolving the backend architecture of TikTok, collaborating across functions to innovate and enhance the content creation experience for creators globally while ensuring privacy and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $316K *

Innovate backend systems to enhance TikTok's global content creation infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and evolve the content ecosystem, ensuring pri...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of candidate assessment by owning key system components, leading technical design, and ensuring reliability. Collaborate closely with a small team to create trustworthy evaluation too...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$128K - $216K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs and drive busin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs using C# and .NET 8, ensuring robust security and seamless third-party integrations in a clou...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $409K *

Drive the architecture and delivery of a new integration platform, defining key contracts and enabling data sharing across applications. Lead a small team to ship production use cases and establish re...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as a Full Stack Developer, where you'll design, develop, and deploy advanced cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance web applications and ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $308K *

Join a team that's pioneering enterprise AI solutions by scaling and optimizing a cutting-edge Generative AI product. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in a fas...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support the modernization of a mission-focused technology platform by designing, deploying, and maintaining a full-stack microservices architecture, enhancing CI/CD processes, and collaborating across...

2 weeks 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.