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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$190K - $210K *

Explore innovative solutions as you lead the design and architecture of scalable healthcare applications, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient experiences a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $325K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in healthcare by leading multi-year strategies, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing executive decisions across the organization to ensur...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $211K *

Champion the execution of API strategies, leading teams to deliver secure enterprise APIs and innovative solutions while aligning technology with business goals and fostering a high-performing enginee...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering tailored, technical solutions that drive sales success. Collaborate with teams to enhance demos, manage proposal responses, and ensure seamless implementation transitions...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $219K *

Transform the Unity Editor by developing cross-platform API abstractions using modern C++. Collaborate with seasoned engineers to enhance user experiences across Windows, macOS, and Linux while mainta...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI software solutions, enhancing system performance, and collaborating with teams to align with IT roadmaps. Drive improvements through analysis and ensure sea...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$162K - $387K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing advanced NoSQL databases. Join our dynamic team to enhance global infrastructure through cloud-native solutions, optimizing performance and scalability...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing billing processes and team development. Oversee daily operations, manage performance, and drive strategic improvements while supporting a dynamic billing depa...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$163K - $224K *

Transform your career by automating and improving infrastructure systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and enhancing operational efficiency as part of a dynamic team focused on self-service s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Drive innovation by building scalable data integration solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare technology. Ensure data quality and security while optimizing performa...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $213K *

Drive platform reliability as a hands-on Lead Full Stack Engineer. Ensure operational health through proactive error management, rigorous testing, and scalability efforts. Collaborate cross-functional...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $230K *

Innovate and enhance the machine learning infrastructure to empower rapid model deployment and automation. Collaborate across teams to streamline operations and drive impactful solutions in ML and fin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and elevate a robust cybersecurity platform by architecting, building, and shipping features across the full stack. Collaborate with a high-performing team to enhance security, reliability, a...

Portland, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Develop and enhance Python services for pharmacy claims processing. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while gaining expertise in the pharmacy benefits domain. Embrace a hybrid...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions as a System Engineer, driving client success through technology implementation and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and enhance clie...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Elevate the buying experience by leading product strategy, enhancing catalog quality, and optimizing marketplace economics. Drive measurable outcomes through collaboration with operations and engineer...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $219K *

Elevate engineering excellence by guiding technical strategy and best practices across teams. Lead architectural vision, ensure reliability and security, and foster collaboration to build a cutting-ed...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of a self-directed engineering team, shaping processes, technical direction, and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Balance hands-on coding with leadership to drive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Transform client experiences by delivering AI-driven IT solutions, resolving technical issues, and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless onboarding and proactive suppor...

New Hampshire, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $154K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic role in full-stack Java development, focusing on scalable applications and cloud solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment to drive innovation and modernization...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Engine Programmer, where you'll design and optimize core game engine systems, collaborating with external developers to enhance performance across multiple games. You...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us build high-throughput production services that power AI-driven workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and evolve core platform services, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a secure, self-service developer sandbox on Azure, delivering non-persistent desktops and managing the entire stack from landing zone to golden image while ensuring complia...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.