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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$197K - $232K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative intelligence solutions. As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll collaborate with customers to enhance workflows and develop impactful tools, ensuring mis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$282K - $332K *

Unlock your potential by leading a team to develop innovative intelligence solutions. Engage directly with customers, enhance workflows, and leverage AI to create impactful tools that support national...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$282K - $332K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative solutions that enhance operational workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to build and maintain web applications, ensuring real-time feedback and continuous...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$282K - $332K *

Unlock potential by leading a team to develop innovative intelligence solutions. Engage directly with customers to enhance workflows and create impactful tools, blending technical expertise with colla...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $232K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to develop impactful tools for intelligence analysis. Collaborate closely with customers and peers to enhance workflows and deliver innovative solutions t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $232K *

Unlock potential by developing impactful full stack solutions for intelligence workflows. Collaborate with customers and teams to enhance automation and deliver innovative tools that support national...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $271K *

Unlock potential by developing and maintaining web applications that enhance mission success. Collaborate with a diverse team to identify inefficiencies and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $271K *

Advance critical missions by developing and maintaining tools that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions and receive real-time feedback, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connected hardware by designing reliable services and APIs. You'll ensure data integrity and operational excellence, enabling seamless integration for customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $146K *

Support lab operations by managing the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Collaborate with scientists to enhance data accuracy and automate processes, ensuring efficient data handling an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$260K - $350K *

Transform data systems by architecting scalable platforms, managing real-time pipelines, and leading integration initiatives. Leverage your expertise in distributed systems to streamline data challeng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $207K *

Design scalable data solutions, enhance off-platform integrations, and lead cross-team collaborations. Drive architecture modernization and AI-first initiatives while mentoring engineers and optimizin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic Integrations Team as an Associate Software Engineer, collaborating with talented engineers and traders to develop and support proprietary trading applications in a fast-paced environmen...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive impactful observability solutions by building scalable platforms that enhance system performance and reliability, enabling engineering teams to monitor and troubleshoot effectively across a glob...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $300K *

Unlock your potential by building and maintaining cutting-edge infrastructure for AI applications, enhancing user experiences, and driving impactful product changes in a dynamic, collaborative environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $300K *

Transform the infrastructure for AI applications, enabling seamless app development, hosting, and integration. Drive innovation in a dynamic environment, impacting thousands of users with scalable, re...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of critical firmware for safety-critical systems, collaborating across teams to optimize embedded platforms. Drive best practices and mentor engineers while ensuring reliability a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $240K *

Advance your career by designing and developing user-friendly web applications using JavaScript and modern frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions while enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Innovate your career by leading the development of backend systems and APIs that empower customer interactions. Collaborate across teams to drive technical solutions and mentor engineers, ensuring sea...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining software supply chain security. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead backend system design, API development, and cross-team collaboration, driving impactful solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architectural innovation and strategic direction, shaping long-term technical landscapes and enabling cross-functional execution at scale while mentoring senior technical leaders an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to architect innovative web applications, owning features from concept to deployment. Collaborate across the stack using modern technologies, ensuring scalable systems while delive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery, automate processes, and ensure high reliability. Collaborate with teams to deploy applications, integrate security frameworks, and continuously i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with impactful backend engineering, designing robust systems that enhance accounting workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability, ownin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Backend Engineer, driving innovative accounting solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial data accuracy and streamline workflows, ensuri...

1 week 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.