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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$120K - $145K *

Transform the engineering landscape by owning architecture, deployment, and incident management. Collaborate with teams to prioritize features, enhance payment systems, and integrate AI, all while ens...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and ship backend features with minimal guidance, collaborating across teams to enhance code quality and performance. Embrace autonomy in a remote-first environment while leveraging AI tools to...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Manage and execute the full SDLC for a cutting-edge application platform, leveraging AI tools and leading a small team. Design architecture, oversee database management, and ensure security compliance...

Troy, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $210K *

Drive the technical vision for complex systems, leading cross-team initiatives and enhancing engineering standards. Own reliability and scalability of core infrastructure while mentoring engineers and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable backend systems for complex data integrations. Collaborate with partners to enhance operational efficiency and reliability, ensuring seamless dat...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $314K *

Accelerate progress at a pivotal backend engineering role, enhancing critical systems and data integrity while driving innovation through high-stakes projects within an empowered team focused on scala...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $102K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of secure, scalable solutions in Microsoft 365 and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, identity security, and API integrations, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $200K *

Transform your career by developing robust SDKs that empower customers globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and resiliency while contributing to open-source project...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, enhancing developer experience and operational reliability. Collaborate on CI/CD improvements and lead small-scale projects while...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$199K - $235K *

Lead the charge in building robust backend services that streamline customer onboarding and provisioning workflows, ensuring seamless activation and reliable integrations across teams for optimal user...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of finance by building backend systems that enhance AI spend visibility and management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions and drive impact...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Engage in the design and implementation of scalable backend systems that transform customer behavior into actionable marketing triggers, ensuring reliability and operational excellence across high-vol...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$199K - $235K *

Elevate your career as you design and maintain backend services that manage customer entitlements and usage workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and deliver impa...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team focused on resolving issues, enhancing systems, and automating processes to improve member experiences and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion user experience by enhancing our insurance platform's web interface. Collaborate with teams to simplify design, implement UX initiatives, and develop solutions that empower agents and interna...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform backend services for healthcare applications by designing, developing, and modernizing APIs and integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and...

San Antonio, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $114K *

Lead the charge in modernizing critical web applications by refactoring legacy systems and migrating to AWS. Collaborate with a DevSecOps team to ensure secure, high-performance solutions that support...

Washington, DCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $250K *

Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Innovate and shape the technical strategy for a cutting-edge exchange platform. Lead high-impact initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive architectural decisions in a regulated environment to enhance...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $259K *

Champion the technical vision as a Lead Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions for a high-performance SaaS platform, while mentoring peers and drivin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Deliver high-quality fullstack web solutions, owning major product features from design to launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability and performance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions by bridging business strategy and technical execution. As a key engineer, you'll lead integration projects, mentor talent, and drive innovation acros...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.