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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$120K - $140K *

Transform user experiences by building and enhancing robust software solutions across frontend and backend layers, focusing on customer-facing AI products to ensure quality and safety in delivery...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building innovative cloud-native applications, developing scalable backend services and modern web solutions using Golang and React. Collaborate on complex engineering challenges to...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a dynamic role developing cloud-native applications using Golang and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable backend services and modern web applications, tackling co...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative cloud-native applications using Golang and React. Engage in building scalable backend services and user-friendly web applications while solving complex engine...

Texas City, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative cloud-native applications that enhance conversational AI and enterprise solutions. Develop scalable backend services and modern web applications using Golang and React, while tackl...

Calgary, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $182K *

Drive the development of a cutting-edge voice-activated sticker printer, ensuring robust backend systems, real-time connections, and scalable infrastructure while maintaining safety and performance st...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by building high-throughput services that power AI workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable infrastructure and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $320K *

Optimize our data activation platform by designing scalable, high-performance backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive innovation in cloud data sol...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $320K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data activation by designing high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems. Take ownership of technical initiatives and collaborate with product teams to en...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $273K *

Innovate with us to shape the future of our web console. As a Frontend Engineer, you'll drive architecture, enhance user experience, and collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $204K *

Partner with us to architect and enhance our next-gen web console, driving frontend infrastructure and user experience across multiple products while ensuring robust security and seamless integration...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you build full-stack applications for federal partners, focusing on user experience, security, and seamless integrations. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Innovate solutions for time capture and billing in a dynamic team. Leverage AI tools to enhance software development, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoicing processes while collaborating across...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive exceptional e-commerce experiences by crafting responsive, user-friendly web interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize digital touchpoints and enhance customer journeys on...

Oregon, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming established businesses by leading software engineering efforts. Drive modernization, coach teams, and implement innovative solutions while delivering high-quality softw...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of software engineering initiatives within established companies. Lead teams, modernize development processes, and enhance code quality while delivering impactful software solutions. Co...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $320K *

Drive innovation by architecting high-performance backend systems for a cutting-edge data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and optimize data workflows, ensu...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Drive impactful frontend solutions, transforming complex requirements into user-centric, performant interfaces. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the healthcare experience for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Take ownership of our cloud and backend infrastructure, driving technical direction and improvements. Lead a team to ensure reliability and scalability of systems supporting our games and analytics, w...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build automated accounts receivable systems, enhancing payment matching and financial workflows. Own projects from inception to launch, ensuring accuracy and reliabil...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and development of complex software systems. Drive technical direction, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that align with business go...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing hands-on technical leadership across the full stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, enhance product experiences, and drive impactfu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architectural innovation and strategic direction, shaping long-term technical landscapes and enabling cross-functional execution at scale while mentoring senior technical leaders an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, transforming raw data into impactful systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, optimize data architecture, and drive efficiency through automation while managin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.