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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$80K - $90K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements by bridging technical solutions and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance product creation technology systems, ensuring seaml...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$102K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by developing essential tooling and AI capabilities for engineers. This role spans software development, architecture, and collaboration in an Agile environm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of scalable software solutions, enhancing computer vision and LLM systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while ensuring reliability and ef...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our AI data platform, ensuring high-volume ingestion, processing, and governance of diverse media. Collaborate with researchers to create reproducible datasets and build infrast...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $207K *

Join a team that's redefining Salesforce solutions by integrating AI and predictive analytics to enhance business efficiency and user experience across divisions. Drive innovation and lead the develop...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $220K *

Inspire innovation as you lead the architecture and development of scalable supply chain solutions, mentoring engineers and driving excellence in a dynamic, cloud-native environment focused on global...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the technical strategy for mobile growth. Drive user engagement and revenue through innovative Android app development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $200K *

Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems, enhancing customer experiences through innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive best practices and mentor jun...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $124K *

Transform the future of AI education by mentoring fellows through their journey, guiding them in technical and organizational challenges while fostering their professional growth across diverse host o...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$466K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building scalable platforms for large-scale machine learning model training, enhancing performance, and creating user-friendly experiences...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$220K - $260K *

Transform your career by leading product strategy and execution for payment solutions. Drive innovation in payment workflows, enhance reliability, and optimize operational efficiency while collaborati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $160K *

Optimize developer workflows by enhancing Scala, Bazel, and CI systems. Take ownership of projects that improve codebase usability and reliability, while leveraging AI tools to streamline engineering...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the quality and reliability of Enrollment data operations. Collaborate with offshore teams to execute timely processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvemen...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $218K *

Architect robust security solutions to safeguard corporate infrastructure and user devices. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to identify risks and implement effective security measures, ensur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance application security by managing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures, conduct assessments, and mitigate vul...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $210K *

Strategize and enhance data integrity across extensive systems, ensuring all operational data is accurate and reliable for key clinical and financial workflows while enabling self-serve analytics for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise challenges into AI-driven solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and delivering robust applications that thrive in real-world environments. Engage as a consultan...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and delivering real-world applications. Collaborate across roles to ensure successful implementation and integra...

Augusta, MERemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deploy AI systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to solve complex problems and deliver real-world solutions in regulated indu...

Montgomery, ALRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining AI integration by embedding with enterprise clients, architecting robust systems, and delivering real-world solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive impact...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to embed AI solutions directly into enterprise systems. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll architect, build, and optimize real-world applications, collaborating closely with clien...

Topeka, KSRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Empower enterprise teams by architecting and deploying AI systems that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, ensuring robust performance in regulated environments while collaborating closely w...

Helena, MTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Forward Deployed Engineer, bridging AI solutions with enterprise needs. Collaborate closely with clients to architect and implement robust systems, ensuring real-world appli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Advance your career by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and build AI systems that thrive in real environments. Engage as a consultant, operator, and engineer to deliver impactful solutions...

Bismarck, NDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.