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 - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of IoT by designing and implementing innovative cloud-native solutions. Leverage your expertise in software development to create scalable applications and enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of defense systems by supporting engineering activities across the DoD acquisition lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ensure mission...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Drive innovative API integrations that connect systems for law firms. Collaborate with engineering and customer teams to enhance solutions, ensuring reliability and efficiency while addressing real-wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable software solutions that empower clients. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll mentor teams, drive technical standards, and shape the future of our public-facing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to enhance and scale critical storage systems, optimizing performance and reliability across Google's vast infrastructure while driving impactful solutions in distribute...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $227K *

Lead innovative software solutions by designing AI primitives and user services. Collaborate in a dynamic team to deliver high-quality products from concept to rollout, enhancing customer experience a...

1 week ago

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

$189K - $231K *

Innovate and shape the future of AI platforms as a Senior Engineer, designing and building critical subsystems for enterprise Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with customers and mentor engineers t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $241K *

Elevate the checkout experience by leading frontend engineering initiatives. Drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and foster a culture of quality while ensuring operational excellence a...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Engineer innovative solutions for complex financial data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data connectivity and drive impactful decision-making in mission-critical environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Invent a transformative engineering role with ownership of core platform infrastructure. Shape systems for real-time data modeling, verification, and impactful reporting by leveraging your expertise i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in developing an innovative, database-driven software platform, tackling complex systems while managing multiple projects. We're looking for a problem solver eager to expand their skills and be...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $163K *

Engage with us to drive architectural decisions and lead complex engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance core systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and sca...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $254K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the development of advanced flight and ground software systems for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $254K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic software engineering team to develop innovative flight and ground systems for spacecraft, ensuring mission success through advanced software solutions and cross-f...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $300K *

Partner with us to drive the development of critical financial systems, ensuring accuracy in revenue recognition and compliance. Lead a high-autonomy team to enhance backend services and collaborate w...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$224K - $284K *

Champion vehicle security by leading efforts in embedded systems, threat modeling, and incident response. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe, secure automotive operations while shaping...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Drive innovative software solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and automate workflows in a dynamic environment. Engage in the full develop...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Optimize your career by architecting high-performance backend systems for a leading data platform. Drive innovation in cloud data activation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $320K *

Optimize our data activation platform by designing scalable, high-performance backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive innovation in cloud data sol...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $320K *

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...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Transform the data landscape by architecting scalable backend systems that enhance cloud data activation, enabling seamless customer engagement and operational efficiency through innovative solutions...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by architecting innovative solutions for complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive digital transformation and enhance pa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing full-stack applications, integrating AI capabilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions in a compliance-d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of subsea geothermal power by building a robust software ecosystem that accelerates testing and validation processes, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to enhance pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $230K *

Advance the reliability and performance of robotic software systems by designing robust architectures and optimizing algorithms. Collaborate across domains to ensure seamless integration and resilienc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.