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 *

Join a team that's shaping customer experiences through innovative frontend solutions. Take ownership of technical execution, collaborate across disciplines, and elevate engineering standards while en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver robust software solutions by architecting, building, and shipping features across a multi-layered cybersecurity platform, collaborating closely with a high-performing engineering team to ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and elevate a robust cybersecurity platform by architecting, building, and shipping features across the full stack. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance security, reliability, a...

Portland, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $154K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative design and development. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resolve issues, and integrate solutions, ensuring adherence to requirements...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Engineer, developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and improve processes, all while contri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing robust data pipelines and backend systems that enhance cloud-based applications, ensuring data reliability and performance for innovative business solutions and analytics...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining software solutions by designing impactful systems that solve business challenges. Utilize your programming skills and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver e...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $290K *

Pioneer the future of checkout experiences by leading frontend engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to set technical strategies, enhance operational processes, and foster a culture of qua...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $195K *

Shape the future of insurance technology by developing AI-driven full stack solutions. Collaborate across teams to innovate and implement intelligent systems that enhance user experience and streamlin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $184K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance fulfillment processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize applications and empower team members in deliv...

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

$121K - $243K *

Engage in architecting and optimizing data application platforms within the Trust and Safety engineering team, ensuring high stability, efficiency, and innovative solutions to combat harmful content g...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative solutions by developing cloud-native full-stack applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data analysis tools and machine learning capabilities, making a significant im...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, take ownership of features, and enhance your technical expertise while delivering high-q...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $363K *

Lead the charge in building scalable data infrastructure for personalized music recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize systems that enhance user engagement and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$228K - $363K *

Innovate the future of music discovery by building scalable data infrastructure that powers personalized recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement through rea...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$228K - $363K *

Join a team that's redefining music discovery through innovative data infrastructure. You'll design and scale systems that power personalized recommendations, collaborating with cross-functional teams...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $160K *

Manage and enhance our patient communications platform, ensuring reliable message delivery and system integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design APIs and drive technical direction wh...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Contribute to the development of high-performance backend systems, focusing on scalable data activation platforms. Engage in end-to-end ownership of technical initiatives, collaborating with cross-fun...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data activation by designing high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems. Take ownership of technical initiatives and collaborate with product teams to en...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $320K *

Drive innovation by architecting high-performance backend systems for a cutting-edge data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and optimize data workflows, ensu...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Tackle the challenges of building scalable backend services in a cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the Temporal Cloud experience, focusing on reliability, performan...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative software solutions by delivering high-quality code, enhancing system architecture, and driving modernization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cost m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $292K *

Transform the future of security by developing software for advanced robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware verification and streamline user interfaces, ensuring...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $190K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to enhance Uber's marketplace efficiency through data-driven insights, building robust systems that optimize budget allocation and improve delivery reliability for custo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.