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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$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic partner in business development, driving revenue through VARs and resellers. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner engagement and pipeline creation, ensu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of high-impact ML systems, driving architecture and execution for personalization and ranking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring engi...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leveraging your expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, engage customers, and enhance prod...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$320K - $405K *

Transform the future of data center engineering by resolving on-site technical issues, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring project success through effective problem-solving and communication...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Support senior leaders by providing agile administrative assistance, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency across the organization...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $290K *

Lead the charge in creating seamless cardholder experiences by driving technical strategy, collaborating across teams, and fostering a culture of quality and ownership in a dynamic, AI-driven environm...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $213K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading innovative projects, defining standards, and implementing Data Mesh principles to enhance enterprise data products and governance across the organizati...

Lancaster, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Architect cutting-edge AI solutions in a transformative multi-agent system. Lead a skilled engineering team to innovate financial operations and governance on a cloud-based platform, driving automatio...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $240K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI infrastructure, ensure reliability and security, and guide technical direction while fostering engineer development. Lead innovative projects that e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $241K *

Deliver innovative full-stack solutions by leading technical strategy and enhancing customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful projects, ensuring high availability and quality i...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $155K *

Unlock potential by enhancing cloud communication systems, optimizing architectures, and leading AI integrations. Thrive in a dynamic environment while mentoring teams and resolving complex issues acr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Engage with us to build robust security foundations for AI systems, ensuring safe operations in enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and mainta...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $350K *

Elevate your career by driving the development of advanced AI models, overseeing pretraining processes, and optimizing training systems to ensure successful outcomes in a collaborative, innovative env...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $188K *

Drive innovative IT solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing operational policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives that enhance overall organizat...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable Azure solutions across multi-team programs, aligning client goals with innovative designs. Mentor teams, drive modernization efforts, and ensure high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple regions. Lead payroll processes and provide exceptional support as you contribute to the team’s expansion and effici...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Transform integrations as a Senior Developer, focusing on reliable APIs that connect with customers and partners. Collaborate across teams to engineer secure, scalable solutions, tackling production c...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $270K *

Join a team pioneering AI/ML platform engineering, enhancing scalable infrastructure to empower scientific innovation. Shape the future of distributed systems and MLOps, collaborating across teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $172K *

Champion the modernization of Disputes and Complaints platforms by designing, developing, and supporting innovative ServiceNow solutions within an Agile squad, enhancing technical expertise and delive...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join our team as a technical leader to secure AI applications and platforms. Drive AI security architecture, testing, and standards, collaborating across teams to ensure robust and secure deployment o...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $350K *

Build advanced inference systems to enhance RL research, optimizing throughput and enabling scalable model updates. Collaborate with researchers to balance efficiency and quality in cutting-edge AI ar...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative mobile applications using AI tools, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance user experience in the aviation and aerospace sectors while adhering to Agile methodologies and bes...

Edmonton, ABRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion the growth of our AI-driven platform by designing automated workflows, optimizing paid acquisition, and driving organic growth through innovative strategies and creative campaigns across mult...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.