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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$115K - $160K *

Join our innovative team to enhance the underwriting platform, creating user-friendly, data-driven interfaces for seamless, AI-assisted workflows and robust decision-making in a dynamic engineering en...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI-powered engineering systems that enhance developer workflows, ensuring reliability and ease of adoption for engineers. Collaborate with teams to create innovative soluti...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $190K *

Transform complex requirements into robust C++ software for embedded radar systems, focusing on Air-to-Air applications. Collaborate on design, testing, and DevSecOps practices to ensure high reliabil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $165K *

Join a team that's leading a major platform modernization, migrating legacy web apps to a modern stack. Collaborate across full stack components, leverage AI tools, and elevate code quality while ment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$98K - $140K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by designing, implementing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Mentor junior developers while tackling diverse technical challenges in a fast-paced en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $216K *

Champion the integration of AI-assisted software engineering practices across teams, enhancing productivity and quality. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and develop reusable tools to dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $216K *

Elevate your career by leading the adoption of AI-assisted software engineering practices across diverse teams. Drive innovation, enhance productivity, and mentor engineers while shaping scalable solu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $220K *

Lead software development for pre-sales platforms, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Utilize advanced programming and collaboration skills to solve complex busine...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $143K *

Elevate efficiency and innovation in CI/CD practices by integrating AI for improved software delivery. As a key member of the engineering team, drive automation and enhance DevOps processes to support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $227K *

Champion innovation in AI-driven content creation, developing robust software solutions that enhance animation and VFX workflows. Collaborate with creative professionals to transform cinematic storyte...

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

$339K - $455K *

Shape the future of onboard GPU execution by driving compute reduction, guiding hardware decisions, and leading inference performance at scale while mentoring engineers and aligning teams on technical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Design and implement innovative web solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and optimize performance for high-dimensional data visualizations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $220K *

Build the foundation for autonomous systems by developing simulation and validation infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers to enhance testing frameworks, ensuring high confidence in real-world per...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of scalable web applications, ensuring secure practices and enterprise integration. Collaborate on full-stack architecture while optimizing performance and interoperabi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate user experiences by leading the development of innovative web features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-facing applications using modern technologies...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $186K *

Build and enhance backend services for a global insurance platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and improve user experience through data-driven insights and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, driving AI-native technologies to enhance client onboarding and operational workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to archi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $198K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud application development. As a technical leader, you'll design and implement innovative solutions, mentor developers, and drive project success while coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$218K - $387K *

Lead the design and development of scalable e-commerce logistics systems, enhancing user experiences and merchant services. Collaborate with global teams to optimize performance and mentor junior engi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $185K *

Build engaging consumer-facing features that enhance viewer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, launch, and maintain interactive products across web and mobile platforms...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing user experiences across web and mobile platforms. Drive impactful features for streamers and viewers, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of AI-driven security analysis by designing and implementing innovative capabilities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to automate security research and enhance analysis quality ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and development of high-quality software solutions on the Guidewire Cloud platform, ensuring alignment with business needs while mentoring team members and driving continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of global payments. You'll design innovative products, tackle complex challenges, and mentor fellow engineers while collaborating across teams to enhance our infr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of Customer Identity and Access Management by leading engineering teams to build secure, high-availability platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless client authenti...

North York, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.