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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$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming enablement by designing world-class onboarding programs that enhance new hire productivity and knowledge, employing innovative, hands-on training methods and AI-driven...

New York City, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $189K *

Lead the development of large-scale product features, ensuring robust, secure, and maintainable code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product strategy while mentoring junior engin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $124K *

Champion the enhancement of software applications within a dynamic team, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while driving innovation and efficiency in the...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform the ScriptMed Cloud Platform by designing and deploying scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to automate workflows and enhance customer onboarding while ensuring compliance with data s...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $258K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by leading architectural design and technical strategy for LLM-powered systems. Mentor engineers, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in a highly regulated env...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$187K - $234K *

Empower the Integrations team to scale impact by leading third-party integrations, creating reusable capabilities, and fostering a collaborative culture that drives effective delivery and continuous i...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing marketing technology platforms to optimize customer engagement and journey orchestration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions and improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by developing robust, cloud-native web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable solutions and engage in impactful engineering projects within the...

Columbia, MDRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform the future of pharmacy operations by leading the development of scalable, reliable front-end solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive technica...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $172K *

Build and maintain user-friendly administrative interfaces for enterprise customers, enhancing device security management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions and con...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $325K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in FinTech. As a key engineer, you'll shape the future of revenue management systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability while collaborating across teams to op...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Empower integration solutions by designing and maintaining critical connections across platforms, enhancing Quote-to-Cash processes and ensuring seamless data flow for thousands of merchants through i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Design implementation-ready technical solutions by engaging clients, analyzing requirements, and ensuring alignment with architecture standards. Collaborate with teams to drive projects from discovery...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $167K *

Drive efficiency at the intersection of product development and customer engagement by building integrations and automations that empower teams with timely, relevant product knowledge and streamline w...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance Workforce Management and Customer Experience solutions using modern technologies...

Toronto, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable solutions that enhance Workforce Management and Customer Experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation at the forefront of technology by developing robust full-stack solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance the ERAS Platform, ensuring high-quality, secure, and accessible...

Denver, CORemote

5 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion developer engagement by leading community initiatives, social strategy, and programs that amplify Render's voice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experience and d...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Workforce Management and Customer Experience solutions using mode...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Optimize security measures by leading technical solutions to mitigate information risks. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and oversee incident response, safeguarding all computing platforms a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI by developing scalable backend systems in Go, Python, and Java. Tackle complex challenges while enhancing distributed architectures to empower high-performa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $131K *

Take ownership of designing, developing, and deploying secure applications that enhance business processes. Collaborate in an Agile team to deliver high-quality software solutions, optimize performanc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.