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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$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

$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

$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

$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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize end-to-end project delivery by developing customer-facing products and internal tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to rapidly turn needs into functional solutions, leveraging AI and modern...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by implementing and supporting AWS cloud solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to optimize performance and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure for federal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   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

$120K - $140K *

Drive transformative client solutions by leading end-to-end implementations of healthcare technology and analytics, ensuring projects align with client goals while managing timelines, quality, and reg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $241K *

Join a team that's redefining observability by leading the architecture of a high-volume telemetry pipeline, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional projects to enhance system performance an...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $290K *

Drive the architecture and strategy for a high-volume telemetry platform, mentoring a team while collaborating across functions to enhance observability practices and ensure system reliability at scal...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$125K - $135K *

Take ownership of features from design to production, enhance system reliability, and collaborate closely with engineers, product, and design teams to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$466K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by developing scalable AI/ML model serving infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and availability of high-traffic systems, driving innovation in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$137K - $203K *

Optimize cross-functional collaboration and drive impactful engineering projects, leveraging extensive full-stack expertise. Lead the development of scalable APIs and user experiences within a mission...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $400K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading a growing team to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring operational scalability...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $97K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by delivering innovative web solutions that enhance member engagement and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-qualit...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Full-stack Developer, where you'll enhance and migrate Genius ERP products while collaborating in an Agile environment focused on continuous improv...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$181K - $241K *

Tackle complex challenges in capacity modeling, ensuring infrastructures handle peak demands while leading strategic initiatives and cross-team collaborations to optimize performance and reliability...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at our cutting-edge team by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. You'll safeguard our cloud applications and work collaboratively to enhance security measures acros...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $182K *

Empower revenue teams by leading a dynamic group of Revenue Enablement Managers. Drive ongoing performance through strategic coaching, hands-on training, and AI-first initiatives, ensuring alignment a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing mainframe network systems. Leverage your expertise in planning, installing, and maintaining software while ensuring system performance and reliability. Colla...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$284K - $385K *

Shape the future of technology by tackling complex challenges and driving AI adoption. Collaborate across teams to define long-term strategies, enhance customer experiences, and influence product dire...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.