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 - $145K *

Engineer innovative AI-driven software solutions by leveraging LLMs and coding harnesses. Collaborate with a focused team to design, build, and maintain autonomous systems that enhance software develo...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $195K *

Shape the future of insurance technology by developing AI-driven full stack solutions. Collaborate across teams to innovate and implement intelligent systems that enhance user experience and streamlin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of critical firmware for safety-critical systems, collaborating across teams to optimize embedded platforms. Drive best practices and mentor engineers while ensuring reliability a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating robust Kubernetes infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance, reliable systems that support enterprise-scale AI...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead innovative cloud solutions by architecting and managing robust platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in AWS and Azure, enhancing your skills while driving impact...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI development by designing and scaling intelligent applications. Leverage Generative AI and modern tools to enhance productivity and integrate workflows within healthcare platf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion enterprise IT solutions by collaborating with customers to design tailored integrations of our edge AI platform, ensuring seamless compliance and security while driving technical discussions...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Innovate with us as a Salesforce Developer, driving the implementation of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create custom solutions, enhance user experience, and e...

Reston, VARemote

Yesterday

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

$130K - $150K *

Champion financial excellence as a Controller, leading accounting operations and driving compliance. Collaborate with executive teams, managing audits, reporting, and enhancing operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Architect and elevate the enterprise data architecture, driving the design and development of scalable data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and availability...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, enhancing enterprise services through reliable operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premise environments, while collabora...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, enhancing enterprise services through reliable operation, administration, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premise environments, while develop...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $212K *

Drive the end-to-end product experience for crypto-backed borrowing, defining innovative onchain credit solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless, secure loan flows that empower cus...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock insights by developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards that drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders and data teams to transform raw data into impactful visualizations...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $235K *

Optimize security infrastructure by designing and implementing robust access management and secrets storage solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across engineering teams...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$157K - $192K *

Develop and enhance a cloud-native agent harness, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient operations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver features, fix bugs, and innovate using AI throughout t...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $309K *

Innovate scalable software solutions for payroll onboarding, enhancing functionality and reliability. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor peers, and drive improvements in engineering productivity w...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $159K *

Unlock potential by driving client outreach and proposals, converting new partners to the platform. Own complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and leverage AI-driven strategies to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $170K *

Shape the future of cloud solutions by architecting and optimizing advanced contact centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage AI and AWS technologies, enhancing customer experiences...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $92K *

Drive the resolution of technical support escalations as a key Tier 2 expert, leveraging your skills to troubleshoot issues, foster collaboration within teams, and enhance workflows in a dynamic envir...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data solutions by leading technical sales efforts, collaborating with Account Managers, and driving customer success through innovative data architecture and tailored dem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Optimize integration solutions by developing APIs and microservices, ensuring seamless connectivity across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into functional designs whil...

Mclean, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our team by ensuring the operational excellence of a cloud-based application platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and support software...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead solar resource assessments and performance analytics for utility-scale projects. Engage with clients, optimize energy yield, and enhance methodologies while ensuring operational excellence in sol...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.