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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$90K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions for investment performance measurement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Drive the development of innovative software solutions that enhance public safety on roadways. Collaborate with teams, mentor juniors, and implement robust applications while adhering to agile methodo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $225K *

Lead the design and implementation of a unified infrastructure platform, bridging physical and virtual resources for large-scale computation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automat...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $225K *

Elevate infrastructure capabilities by designing and implementing a unified platform that integrates bare-metal servers, storage, and networking for large-scale computation and AI workloads, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing innovative software solutions using C#, .NET, and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations and drive technology initiatives tha...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$168K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AWS cloud solutions for scoring capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $240K *

Shape the future of radar technology by developing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance next-gen radar products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment for d...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $219K *

Transform the Unity Editor by developing cross-platform API abstractions using modern C++. Collaborate with seasoned engineers to enhance user experiences across Windows, macOS, and Linux while mainta...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $280K *

Accelerate progress at engineering cutting-edge systems managing hardware lifecycle, enabling teams to scale clusters effortlessly via self-service APIs, focusing on reliability, automation, and produ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $259K *

Join a team that's committed to developing robust backend systems for Public Sector clients. Leverage modern AI infrastructure and enhance engineering standards while collaborating with diverse teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$295K - $345K *

Elevate your career by leading the Observability team to enhance AI/ML monitoring solutions. Drive project execution, architect scalable systems, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring top-notch p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$112K - $135K *

Transform software development by leading complex initiatives on our Azure-based microservices platform. Deliver innovative solutions while mentoring teams and driving performance improvements in a co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable, high-performance software solutions for a high-volume ad server, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of ad technology by developing scalable, high-performance solutions for a low-latency runtime platform, driving innovation and collaboration across engineering an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $165K *

Drive the foundation of a resilient platform by designing and maintaining backend services. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience and elevate engineering quality, impacting product...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $186K *

Unlock innovative AI-driven tooling and platforms to enhance quality engineering. Lead the development of intelligent automation services and streamline engineering efficiency across the organization...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $233K *

Advance backend systems development by collaborating across teams to shape solutions for secure environments while ensuring high standards in health and scalability for public sector AI deployments...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $259K *

Shape the future of AI by designing secure backend systems for public sector clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance model performance and ensure compliance in a fast-paced, innovative environmen...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $194K *

Build and maintain secure backend systems for Public Sector customers, ensuring high engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet reg...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative full-stack solutions for a hybrid network platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency while mentoring...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $225K *

Champion the development of a GPU-accelerated compute platform, enhancing AI training and research capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design orchestration systems that optimize r...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $225K *

Transform the future of AI by designing scalable GPU orchestration platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource management and enhance performance for cutting-edge research...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing healthcare by building scalable AI infrastructure that powers advanced healthcare solutions while ensuring top-tier reliability and performance in critical environme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $413K *

Drive the development of core backend systems impacting APIs, messaging, and payments. Collaborate on scalable, distributed systems while solving complex problems that enhance user experience in a lea...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$250K - $413K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable, distributed systems that enhance our core backend services, impacting APIs, messaging, and payments. Collaborate with a talented team to solve complex challeng...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.