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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$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading impactful product features from design to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and shape engineering practices while balancing speed and qu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$144K - $209K *

Advance your career by solving complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to build innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive business growth whil...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by developing scalable backend systems and architectures. Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex problems, mentor peers, and drive impactful projects in a hybrid work envi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$144K - $209K *

Drive product innovation by collaborating with design and engineering teams, mentoring peers, and enhancing front-end strategies to create inclusive experiences that engage and delight users...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the Edge Networking team, owning traffic configuration and observability. Shape practices and standards while evolving the ingress layer for reliability and self-service. Drive performance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $170K *

Partner with us to develop scalable software systems that enhance engineering and manufacturing workflows, enabling seamless data flow and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in a d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $140K *

Transform business challenges into innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in Ruby on Rails and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code, troubles...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $240K *

Help us drive the design and operation of secure cloud platforms that deliver real-time, mission-critical data efficiently. Join a collaborative team committed to building scalable, reliable, and resi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $230K *

Champion seamless loan management and customer relations as you lead initiatives that optimize collections and enhance user experience. Contribute to automation and process improvements to empower our...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building scalable engineering operations by architecting core systems, mentoring engineers, and solving complex technical challenges while writing high-quality code and establishing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Take ownership of developing and scaling mission-critical systems using TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS. Collaborate with a skilled team to influence architecture and tackle complex fintech challenges in...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in modern cloud architecture, driving AWS and DevSecOps initiatives while shaping the technical direction of a next-gen software platform for scientific research in a collaborative, ag...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$205K - $261K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, driving project execution and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance user experiences and deliver innovativ...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $213K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate capacity modeling solutions, ensuring optimal resource allocation during peak traffic events. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive quali...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $242K *

Deliver secure, reliable backend systems that enhance user experiences across products. Own projects from design to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance security and usabil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $209K *

Lead the charge in advancing front end development by collaborating closely with design teams and mentoring web engineers to elevate product quality and user experience across our technology stack...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$146K - $282K *

Champion high-quality software delivery as a technical leader, driving architectural decisions and engineering excellence in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to build resilient...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $282K *

Engineer high-quality software solutions, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions in an AI-driven environment, ensuring excellence and collaboration across product development...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $167K *

Lead the charge in evolving our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance security, reliability, and operational efficiency while mentoring a team and ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $226K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop high-complexity backend systems using Java, APIs, and distributed technologies, influencing software architecture and data processing for mission-critical app...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $226K *

Develop scalable backend systems using Java, focusing on API design and data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission capabilities and influence architectural decisions i...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of distributed systems, enhancing research and trading workflows. Collaborate with experts to build scalable, reliable platform services that drive innovation and...

Berkeley, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of distributed systems that enhance research and trading workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable platform services, ensuring operational ex...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $209K *

Drive innovation by building scalable software solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and tackle complex challenges while leveraging cutting-edge tech...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$108K - $130K *

Design and develop scalable backend applications in a collaborative, remote environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and mentor peers while ensuring high performance...

CanadaRemote

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.