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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$131K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by developing scalable solutions for analytics and AI workloads. Collaborate on impactful projects using cutting-edge tools to enhance data reli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $341K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance C#/.NET integration for Unity Engine, driving performance and reliability. Collaborate with experts to deliver key technical solutions and advocate best practices for de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Architect and streamline cloud network infrastructure. Support robust security and connectivity across Azure, OpenShift, and SASE platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading platform engineering initiatives that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. Drive technical ownership across the software lifecycle, shaping the pla...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of scalable infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance reliability and performance for AI-driven healthcare solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing infrastructure reliability and automation for large-scale game development projects, collaborating with teams to implement cloud solutions and streamline CI/CD processes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $110K *

Champion the B2B2C CRM strategy, driving engagement and retention while leading execution for key accounts. Balance hands-on Braze work with strategic oversight, coaching a CRM Manager to optimize per...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative observability solutions, leveraging your expertise in Go and network protocols to enhance network automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $269K *

Transform your career by architecting scalable systems in a dynamic engineering environment. As a technical leader, you will guide innovative solutions across multiple teams, ensuring high-performance...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence by leading trade lifecycle management, ensuring accurate processing of trades, margin calls, and customer accounts while collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Financ...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Transform customer experiences by providing technical expertise and solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver impactful product demonstrations and address technical challenges...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$236K - $296K *

Champion technical excellence by leading full-stack teams in revolutionizing credit card solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive scalable, high-performing initiatives while mentoring enginee...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $230K *

Drive innovation by deploying and optimizing cloud infrastructure across federal environments. Leverage your expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and automation tools to enhance platform scalability and secu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Optimize the software development process by contributing to product-focused projects, addressing coding, debugging, automated testing, and performance enhancement to ensure scalable and efficient sof...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $120K *

Unlock innovation as a hands-on Software Engineer, driving Proofs-of-Concept and full software development cycles. Collaborate with senior engineers to explore emerging technologies while ensuring pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$121K - $159K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative solutions for our Delivery as a Service team. Oversee architectural design and implementation, driving high-quality software projects while fostering team growth...

Ontario, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $160K *

Shape the future of global merchandising technology by leading engineering efforts, driving modernization, and ensuring high-quality delivery across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to implem...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining construction technology by architecting scalable, reliable systems that integrate cutting-edge AI and computer vision. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop reliable backend systems and platforms that empower engineers. Own capabilities from design to production, enhance performance, and collaborate across teams to improve developer experience and...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $92K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to develop innovative healthcare analytics solutions. Engage in fast-paced projects, implement new technologies, and ensure system accuracy while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Help us drive the future of automation by owning AI agents that onboard applications and ensure self-healing workflows. You'll enhance existing systems, prioritize security, and collaborate across tea...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.