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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$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$135K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable solutions for a high-impact e-commerce platform, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance user experiences and optimize technology systems...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $142K *

Transform the future of healthcare technology by developing innovative software solutions for robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly applications that enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative software solutions for complex electromechanical medical devices while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team throughout the p...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $350K *

Innovate and take ownership of cutting-edge AI coding solutions, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate on system design and product features while leveraging advanced engineering practices to...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize backend systems to enhance scalability and performance. Lead complex projects from planning to deployment while collaborating with product teams. Drive high-quality engineering in a fast-pace...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to drive backend engineering excellence, focusing on scalability and performance. Own complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge interactive experiences, optimizing performance and reliability across platforms. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and tackle complex challenges in real...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading full stack development of AI-driven applications, focusing on microservices and frontend design. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions while engagi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$287K - $338K *

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Software Engineer, driving innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community. Collaborate, automate workflows, and enhance user experiences in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a team in architecting scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while shaping the future of our platform services wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $300K *

Drive the development of scalable backend services for a global e-commerce platform, enhancing seller experiences and supporting high-volume commerce workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $172K *

Elevate software delivery by leading the development of an AI-driven platform, ensuring seamless integration and execution across multiple programs while fostering collaboration and innovation within...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge CDN infrastructure, enhancing security and performance for millions. Collaborate with top experts to innovate scalable solutions that protect a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $250K *

Help us shape the future of edge security and CDN infrastructure by designing and implementing robust systems that protect millions of users. Collaborate with top-tier teams to innovate and optimize p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping resilient edge infrastructure that secures and optimizes global content delivery. Collaborate with top-tier teams to innovate and enhance security measures, ensuring a seaml...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$197K - $232K *

Elevate intelligence workflows by developing innovative full stack solutions. Collaborate with customers and engineers to automate processes and create impactful tools that enhance data curation and a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.