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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$160K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement software systems that transform autonomy into actionable missions, ensuring seamless human-robot collaboration in challenging environments. Lead projects fr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of high-volume data pipelines, ensuring system integrity and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and drive innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, tackling complex challenges in secure code execution, agent state management, and resource management to enable scalable autonomous AI agent...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $216K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mobility by developing innovative solutions across frontend and backend systems. Take ownership of projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliv...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$171K - $190K *

Transform the way teams collaborate by developing scalable AI-driven solutions that enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful features for a le...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$97K - $126K *

Champion the development of high-performance real-time systems, ensuring reliability and maintainability. Collaborate with peers to implement solutions, enhance testing, and contribute to a culture of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Champion innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust backend systems, enhancing user experiences across multiple platforms while driving growth and operation...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Drive the development of innovative consumer-facing applications, leveraging AI to enhance code quality and efficiency. Collaborate with a global team to deliver robust solutions while mentoring engin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Elevate the future of consumer applications by leading the design and development of innovative web solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences through AI integration and be...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of innovative web applications and backend services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer experiences through AI technologies w...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of consumer applications by leading the design and development of innovative web solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance digital experiences using AI techn...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize the development of a dynamic web application, mentoring junior developers while influencing architectural decisions and enhancing code quality across the entire technology stack for impactful...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $170K *

Champion innovation as a Senior Fullstack Engineer, owning product areas from design to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and uphold strong engineering prac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Empower application teams by integrating, securing, and deploying software in Kubernetes environments. Collaborate across platforms to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure reliable operations, driving i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive the technical direction for AI product stacks, integrating architecture and standards across teams. Lead innovative engineering practices, ensuring quality and efficiency in AI-driven applicatio...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by setting the technical direction for AI products, integrating advanced architectures, and leading innovative engineering practices that drive impactful user experiences across th...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee automation of operational activities, enhance engineering productivity, and maintain infrastructure performance. Address incidents and optimize security, scalability, and availability through...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $185K *

Drive the design and development of scalable data systems, ensuring performance and reliability in processing billions of FX and UST trading events. Collaborate with a global team to enhance analytics...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading complex security engineering implementations, enhancing identity management and observability systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvements in to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement software solutions for mission-critical defense applications, collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance combat systems and ensure reliability in soft...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing high-quality software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while ensuring code quality and maintainability ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by deploying AI-driven solutions in a fast-paced engineering role. Design scalable systems, write production-grade code, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful software tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Innovate and optimize the transaction platform, enhancing delivery estimates and building reliable, scalable services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate transaction experiences while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.