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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$144K - $288K *

Drive modernization and operational stability for eligibility processing, leading a multi-team engineering organization to enhance cloud-based data services and APIs, ensuring high availability and co...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative billing systems that simplify financial transactions and maximize reimbursements, while leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and user experience in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $248K *

Lead the charge in managing the complete ML model lifecycle, ensuring robust deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with data scientists to enhance model performance and opera...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of online payments by driving revenue growth and optimizing checkout experiences. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to influence product strategy and enhance customer relat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mobile solutions across Android and iOS. Take ownership of projects, collaborate with peers, and contribute to the broader tech stack while enhanci...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$230K - $290K *

Pioneer the future of checkout experiences by leading frontend engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to set technical strategies, enhance operational processes, and foster a culture of qua...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Web3 landscape by developing innovative dApps and backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, scalability, and seamless user experiences in a dynamic, r...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $128K *

Innovate the mobile experience for a global courier network by architecting premier solutions in Kotlin. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product features and ensure high-quality soft...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering scalable AI-powered integrations for nonprofits. Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs, build solutions, and productize offerings that...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $173K *

Join a team that's redefining API integration by leveraging your expertise to guide customers in automating service processes. Collaborate with technical sellers and enhance API adoption through effec...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate your career by designing and implementing scalable, low-latency decentralized services on Solana. Join a dynamic team to enhance our DEX aggregator while leveraging cutting-edge technologie...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $305K *

Drive application security excellence through threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure code reviews. Collaborate globally with developers to enhance AI system security and implement best...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing application security across web apps and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to assess risks, conduct reviews, and drive secure software practices throughout the dev...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer integrations by driving technical discovery, scoping complex implementations, and ensuring successful onboarding for high-stakes accounts. Collaborate closely...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by developing scalable, cloud-native APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance core offerings and lead discussions on software architecture, e...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career with impactful auditing and training roles in risk adjustment. Collaborate with management to enhance coding compliance, drive performance improvement, and foster a culture of ex...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $150K *

Advance your career by driving enterprise sales within civil engineering firms. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows, secure contracts, and deliver impactful solutions, all while collaborating...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming higher education through ERP solutions. Lead strategy, governance, and optimization initiatives while managing a talented team to enhance operational performance and dr...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $300K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the customer journey from landing page to long-term conversion. Drive growth through experimentation, retention strategies, and revenue expansion while collaborating with...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $233K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences on mobile and web platforms. Drive impactful projects, support product development, and contribute to a thriving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to develop and enhance a robust platform for agents and workflows, driving productivity and collaboration across engineering and business functions while ensuring qualit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $260K *

Drive the future of financial technology by designing scalable payment solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and deliver impactful services that support...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming concepts into buildable systems by leveraging your expertise in applications engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver precise layouts, cost-effec...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.