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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$87K - $195K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, driving AI-powered solutions in consulting. Collaborate closely with a dynamic team to enhance our platform, ensuring quality and efficiency in delive...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Innovate with us to shape the future of AI-driven consulting. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with a dynamic team, owning key platform elements while delivering impactful f...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, driving innovation in AI-powered consulting. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop impactful solutions, enhancing client experiences while mas...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions by developing full-stack applications that enhance AI-driven consulting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and ensure high-q...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance AI-driven consulting tools. Own key platform areas, ship impactful features, and contribute to a transfor...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI-driven solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance consulting workflows. Own key platform areas, ensuring quality and efficiency while a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Discover a dynamic role where you’ll shape AI-driven solutions, collaborating with a small team to enhance consulting practices. Own key platform areas, ship impactful features, and drive innovation i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Shape the future of AI-driven consulting by developing innovative solutions across the full stack. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance platform capabilities and deliver impactful features that...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance AI-driven consulting solutions. Own key platform areas, ship impactful features, and drive innovatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $195K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, where you'll innovate at the intersection of AI and consulting, delivering impactful solutions and collaborating closel...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Shape the future of IoT solutions by leading backend cloud services development. Drive technical design, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable architecture for AWS-based applications while enhancing u...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative cost basis management solutions, driving architecture decisions, mentoring peers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $252K *

Transform smart home technology by architecting resilient, scalable infrastructure that connects devices seamlessly, enhancing user experiences through innovative solutions and proactive AI integratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's building scalable backend systems to support high-demand applications. Lead projects from design to launch, ensuring reliability and performance while driving technical decisions ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by developing robust data integrations using .NET technologies. Collaborate with partners to ensure seamless data flow, from design to production support, while enhancing the MyMedlog...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovative full stack solutions for real-time data processing and user interface development, collaborating with teams to optimize applications and enhance data accessibility across a dynamic pl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Sift, you will build and maintain features for a web application and data processing backend focused on complex telemetry data. You will collaborate with teams to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $260K *

Drive the technical direction and management of backend services, leading a team to enhance customer experience through shared services, onboarding, and notifications while collaborating across teams...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate user experiences by designing and building accessible, high-performing interfaces. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while mentoring junior developers and optimizing per...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and develop high-performing, accessible user interfaces that engage Congress and the public. Leverage your expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks to create innovative solutions an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop high-performing, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards while mentoring junior devel...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building secure, high-performance iOS applications. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and maintain features, collaborate across teams, and ensure top-notch m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building intuitive web applications that enhance robotics usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create responsive interfaces, streamline workflows, and improve user...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in frontend development to create intuitive web applications for advanced robotics. Collaborate with design and product teams to build responsive interfaces that enhance user experience and str...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Lead architectural direction and drive complex initiatives in Cloud Cost Management. Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and enhance platform capabilities through AI and automation, ensuring s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

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.