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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$120K - $145K *

Build the future of medical imaging technology by designing and developing software for MRI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance patient outcome...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $230K *

Shape the future of AI by optimizing backend services and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to advance cutting-edge technology focused on empathy and human well-being, while taking...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $209K *

Build scalable, resilient distributed systems while optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to implement fault-tolerant solutions, automate processes, and ensure compliance with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance mission-critical software solutions by designing, implementing, and securing complex features across front-end and back-end layers. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliable...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $303K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of our developer platform. Collaborate across backend, platform, and full-stack systems to enhance developer experiences and drive innovation in app development...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $125K *

Transform your career by designing and developing cloud-based microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while leveraging modern AI tools and bes...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $125K *

Transform the future of software by designing and developing scalable cloud-based microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while leveraging modern AI to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's passionate about building innovative marketing solutions. You'll own product features end-to-end, collaborating closely with customers to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Develop innovative front-end interfaces for AI-driven products, enhancing user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex design challenges and me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building innovative AI-powered interfaces that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex design challenges and de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $96K *

Engineer innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in Java, AWS, and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality applications while ensuring robust security...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Shape the future of software development by driving innovation in large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and mentor...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $352K *

Help us build cutting-edge runtime infrastructure for AI agents, focusing on distributed systems engineering. You'll design and implement scalable solutions that ensure real-time performance and relia...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $216K *

Drive the design and maintenance of a robust data streaming architecture, managing near real-time data solutions and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize data strategies that align with organiz...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize personnel-management systems by evaluating, customizing, and deploying solutions for DoD clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security requirements and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $163K *

Drive innovative AI-powered solutions by designing, coding, and deploying scalable microservices and RESTful APIs, while mentoring team members and ensuring system performance in a flexible telecommut...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $230K *

Lead the development of a full-stack observability platform, driving architectural decisions and strategies for telemetry ingestion while ensuring high reliability and operational health across Robinh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in digital experiences by building and optimizing high-performing web applications. Collaborate with creative teams to enhance customer engagement across platforms while managing the...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex, large-scale projects, shaping technical direction and architecture while mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation in full-stack web and mobile product development, leading complex projects and shaping technical direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate our go-to-market systems by architecting and building a robust platform that integrates Salesforce, billing, and product data. Lead automation efforts and mentor a growing engineering team to...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building and optimizing a cutting-edge platform, tackling diverse engineering challenges while collaborating closely with leadership and enterprise customers to innovate in security...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the architecture of a cutting-edge AI healthcare platform. Lead backend systems design, tackle complex challenges, and drive technical strategy while mentoring engineers a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$187K - $233K *

Lead the architecture and evolution of core robotics software systems, enhancing modularity and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure robust deployment across a gl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $226K *

Elevate your career by optimizing low-latency trading platforms and architecting AWS infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security while driving automation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.