Backend Engineer Jobs

Find Backend Engineer jobs where you can build and maintain the systems that power modern applications. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on APIs, distributed services, databases, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering.

What Backend Engineers Do

Backend Engineers design, develop, test, and operate server-side software. They build APIs and services, manage data storage and processing, improve application performance, and help ensure systems are secure, reliable, and able to scale. The role often involves partnering with frontend engineers, product managers, data teams, and infrastructure specialists.

Skills and Technologies

Employers commonly seek experience with languages such as Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, C#, or Ruby; API patterns and service architectures; relational and NoSQL databases; cloud platforms; and testing, observability, and deployment tools. Requirements vary by company and specialization, so review each listing for the technologies and experience that matter most.

Career Paths and Seniority

Backend engineering opportunities range from experienced individual-contributor positions to Senior, Staff, Principal, and Engineering Manager roles. As engineers advance, they may take on broader system design, technical strategy, mentorship, architecture, or team leadership responsibilities.

Explore Backend Engineer Opportunities

Browse Ladders listings to compare vetted Backend Engineer openings paying $100,000 or more. Use job details to assess responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangements, and compensation, then focus your search on roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative digital solutions, enhancing user experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications while ensuring co...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

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

$96K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative technology solutions using Agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver critical products while enhancing your skills in a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading technical direction for critical enterprise systems. Drive architectural decisions, collaborate across teams, and ensure reliability and scalability while actively contr...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$153K - $213K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust reliability platform, integrating traditional systems engineering with AI-assisted development. Drive quality and innovation while fostering collaborat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and deployment of a cutting-edge control plane for identity and credential management, ensuring reliability and security in customer-hosted environments while collaborating with...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining identity management across diverse platforms. You'll architect secure authentication and authorization systems, ensuring seamless access for users and organizations while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of software solutions by designing and developing high-quality applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and deliver innovative features in a...

Kentucky, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Join us to develop scalable full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Java. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and contribute to best practices in a cloud-native microservi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $136K *

Empower your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare supply chain products using modern t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in engineering management, guiding a cross-functional team of 4-7 engineers. Drive execution, foster growth, and ensure quality while collaborating closely with product management to d...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive growth by designing tailored software solutions for schools. Leverage your technical expertise to engage clients, deliver impactful demos, and collaborate with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI software development by owning our full data stack, from ETL to business intelligence, and driving impactful data modeling and visualization efforts across...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in software development, leading projects from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applications, optimize performance, and dr...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $192K *

Engineer trusted, reusable data products by transforming architectural designs and business requirements into production-grade solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of consumer payments by designing and building scalable Angular applications. Collaborate across disciplines to create intuitive user experiences while maintainin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $231K *

Drive your career with impactful security initiatives that enhance product safety and foster responsible AI development. Collaborate across teams to elevate security practices and implement robust gua...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in developing secure access solutions. Drive technical direction, manage project delivery, and mentor engineers while balancing customer reliability with...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape technical innovation by leading cross-team efforts in system architecture and development. Drive scalable improvements, mentor peers, and influence business outcomes while ensuring long-term mai...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building and optimizing a robust internal data platform to enhance product insights, streamline data ingestion, and ensure data quality for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $235K *

Innovate security architecture and engineering solutions to enhance our brokerage platform. Lead complex initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance while securing AWS, Kubernetes, and corpor...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $275K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical strategy for reliability and infrastructure. Drive initiatives across teams, design scalable systems, and enhance operational excellence while mentoring engine...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $257K *

Join a team that's enhancing blockchain infrastructure to enable scalable microservices and APIs. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in payment systems and blockchain technology while ensuri...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $145K *

Elevate public health data interoperability by designing and implementing secure, scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and ensure compliance, dr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $269K *

Shape the future of enterprise software by leading multiple engineering teams, driving application development, and implementing best practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality and s...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Backend Engineer do?question toggle

    A Backend Engineer develops and maintains server-side software, including APIs, services, databases, and the systems that support application reliability, security, and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Backend Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but often include proficiency in one or more programming languages, API and service development, database experience, testing, cloud platforms, and knowledge of scalable system design.

  • What is the difference between a Backend Engineer and a Software Engineer?question toggle

    Backend Engineer generally describes a software engineering role focused on server-side systems and data processing. Software Engineer is a broader title that can include backend, frontend, full-stack, platform, and other specialties.

  • What seniority levels are available for Backend Engineers?question toggle

    Openings may include experienced, Senior, Staff, and Principal individual-contributor roles, as well as engineering management positions. Titles and responsibilities differ between employers.

  • How can I find Backend Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Backend Engineer openings and review each listing's compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangement. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000.