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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$100K - $120K *

Transform complex virtual infrastructures by managing, securing, and optimizing hybrid cloud environments. Ensure system stability and high availability through proactive monitoring, lifecycle managem...

Anniston, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $118K *

Drive the evolution of scalable, secure platforms by architecting solutions that enhance network intelligence and application delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $238K *

Accelerate transformative tech solutions by leading diverse teams in building innovative cloud-based systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and enhance user experiences, empow...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by building advanced entity matching solutions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring transparency and accuracy in every...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Inspire growth by leading a dynamic machinery team, driving business development, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance client relationships and project success while ensuring high-quality...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$320K - $405K *

Lead the charge in shaping security engineering across multiple domains, designing and implementing controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and enhance security...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of engineering workflows by building and delivering robust AI-driven automation and agent-based capabilities, ensuring products meet real customer needs and are reliable for complex e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $256K *

Transform your career by leading Apollo's data strategy, ensuring the highest quality B2B data for GTM success. Drive product vision, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance customer experiences t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $228K *

Transform complex systems into a cohesive architecture by leading end-to-end solutions across CRM, billing, and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges and drive modernizatio...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $364K *

Join the charge in building efficient batch processing infrastructure using leading big data technologies. Drive technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure system scalability while collab...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Sales Engineer, driving enterprise solutions by collaborating with sales teams and customers. Leverage your expertise in networking and security to enhance sales proces...

Trenton, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $276K *

Drive enhancements to our unsecured underwriting models through rigorous research and experimentation. Collaborate with engineering teams to translate findings into scalable solutions that improve cre...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$302K - $483K *

Transform the future of secure platforms by leading engineering strategy and execution. Drive innovation, operational excellence, and team performance to empower autonomy and accountability across the...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $262K *

Advance your career by designing and operating AI systems for mortgage Fulfillment. Lead architecture, build evaluation frameworks, and ensure reliability while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer-centric solutions by translating analytics needs into actionable opportunities. Collaborate with Account Executives to enhance client relationships and deliver impactful presentations...

Idaho, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our team by utilizing your 7+ years of Java expertise with AWS and Angular or Spring, driving successful web solutions and fostering collaboration in an Agile environment...

Rockville, MDRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $273K *

Transform your career by leading innovative full stack solutions that bridge frontend and backend systems. Drive growth engineering initiatives while mentoring teams and ensuring operational excellenc...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive new enterprise growth by winning strategic accounts in the alarm monitoring sector. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and exceed quotas whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $223K *

Transform the way we communicate life insurance through compelling copy that captures attention and drives action. Collaborate with teams to create impactful Direct Mail and social media content that...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise monitoring solutions by administering Dynatrace, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational observability across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to im...

Columbus, OHRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $153K *

Lead the enhancement and administration of enterprise endpoint security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security processes and improve detection capabilities in a g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team focused on authentication and authorization solutions, driving innovation and collaboration while ensuring scalable and sec...

Union, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as an Infor M3 Technical Consultant, leveraging 3-5 years of expertise in integrations and development. Collaborate with teams to design and support seamless enterprise solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to tackle complex challenges as a strategic technical leader, influencing product direction and driving customer success. Your expertise will shape innovative solutions while engaging directly...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $173K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by leading the design and implementation of innovative platforms, driving full-stack development, and mentoring teams to achieve technical...

Portland, MERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.