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 *

Pioneer the administration and development of core business systems, focusing on ServiceNow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance operations, service, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $326K *

Serve as a technical leader for large customers, guiding AI cloud strategies. Connect business priorities with scalable architecture while managing executive engagements and navigating complex decisio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team to build secure customer authentication features, enhancing user experiences across B2C and B2B platforms. Collaborate with engineers to develop backend services and APIs, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Elevate your career by contributing to core CIAM capabilities, building secure backend services for customer authentication. Collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver reliable identity feature...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing developer experience by building reliable APIs and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that empower cust...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $153K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing secure, scalable .Net applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensur...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software systems for cutting-edge healthcare SaaS platforms, driving technical excellence and strategic collaboration across teams to achieve i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of NetBox Delivery by leading software design, enhancing production reliability, and mentoring engineers. Shape the technical direction and ensure seamless deployment on Cloud and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding our creator program internationally, recruiting and coaching creators to share impactful stories. Drive content development that showcases Trybe's value to both creators a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $97K *

Accelerate progress at our team by developing and deploying full-stack solutions. Collaborate on REST APIs, enhance legacy applications, and ensure secure coding practices while delivering high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Champion innovation by leading cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency across diverse applications and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading the modernization of a legacy system. Drive architectural decisions, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of innovation while ensuring reliable delivery and c...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team in developing high-quality remote software solutions. Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure scalable applications while embracing best practices and...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Partner with us to deliver tailored solutions and technical expertise, enhancing customer engagement through product demonstrations and RFP management while collaborating across teams to drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer success by implementing privacy-first healthcare marketing solutions. As an Implementation Engineer, you'll guide clients through technical setups, ensuring optimal performance and co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Drive the pre-execution contract lifecycle for pharmacy and medical benefits, ensuring clear agreements and timely completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contracting processes...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by building strategic C-suite relationships and acquiring new clients through solution selling in the Fintech sector, while navigating industry trends and ensuring impactful results throu...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $241K *

Drive innovation in fraud decisioning by leading cross-functional projects, mentoring engineers, and building robust systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance fraud-fighting capabilities and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $290K *

Empower the future of fraud prevention by leading cross-functional projects, designing innovative systems, and mentoring engineers. Drive growth while safeguarding users through data-driven insights a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise account strategies and engaging technical leaders. Collaborate with AEs to create meaningful outreach and build a pipeline that converts, focusing on quality int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance application security across web apps, APIs, and cloud services. Collaborate with development squads to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement proactive remediation str...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform application security practices by enhancing web, API, and cloud service protections. Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and integrate security into CI/CD workflo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $195K *

Transform the web ecosystem by leading technical strategy and architecture across WordPress and Drupal platforms. Engage hands-on with coding while mentoring engineers and managing stakeholder expecta...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by shaping mobile development solutions and guiding implementation teams to deliver projects following your architectural designs, ensuring quality and effectiveness throughout the de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $260K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust software solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices, conduct code reviews, and respond to incidents, ensuring a s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.