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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$150K - $300K *

Transform enterprise operations by developing AI solutions tailored to customer needs. Engage directly with clients, manage the full technical lifecycle, and drive measurable improvements in AI perfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise applications using C# and .NET, driving modern software practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement secur...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $240K *

Join us to define and own the product strategy for Wallets, shaping the future of stablecoin and payment solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive customer adoption and business impact through inno...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $288K *

Engage in a pivotal leadership role overseeing core network infrastructure operations. Drive stability, performance, and security across WAN and LAN environments while mentoring a skilled team and man...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming patient engagement by integrating booking into our core product. Drive innovative experiments and optimize multi-channel outreach to ensure underserved communities rece...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable datasets for...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

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

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance healthcare delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and scale critical systems, ensuring seamless in...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Shape customer success by leading enablement initiatives that empower clients to effectively utilize our platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful training programs and resources, e...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the resolution of complex technical issues for clients, leveraging expertise in Linux, networking, and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and operational c...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's optimizing customer lifecycle operations through automation and analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows, improve efficiency, and drive customer success in a d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join us to lead product and technology strategy, driving innovation and integration across platforms while enhancing customer experiences and ensuring security and scalability in a dynamic, hands-on e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive the growth of our payments practice by leading executive workshops, shaping business cases, and collaborating with sales teams to enhance client engagements and deliver innovative payment soluti...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $267K *

Drive impactful ad experiences by leveraging your frontend expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and optimize ad performance across...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership on high-impact cloud projects. Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance our cloud platform's efficiency and drive strategic initiatives acro...

Plano, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$121K - $208K *

Transform operational efficiencies by designing and deploying high-performance integration solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experiences and ensure data integrity across multi-t...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $400K *

Champion innovative research in clinical AI, driving the development of executable clinical logic modules and experiments to enhance decision-making in healthcare. Collaborate with founders and clinic...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Join us to drive revenue growth by engaging senior finance leaders, executing full-cycle sales, and delivering tailored software solutions that address financial challenges and enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower clinical trial design by architecting robust data infrastructures that streamline insights extraction from diverse clinical documents, enhancing decision-making through advanced data pipelines...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $204K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative IT solutions, driving transformation for enterprise clients while ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate across teams to craft technical s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cloud requirements into actionable product strategies, ensuring technical excellence and successful implementations in complex environments...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K *

Innovate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, designing cutting-edge data infrastructure and lakehouse solutions. Leverage modern AI tools to enhance performance and quality while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$192K - $202K *

Lead the technical roadmap and modernize data solutions infrastructure, enhancing off-platform integrations and measurement capabilities while driving AI-first engineering initiatives and cross-team c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.