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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$170K - $200K *

Accelerate sales growth by managing key partnerships and driving cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to achieve targets, nurture relationships, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while s...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by developing cross-platform mobile applications using React Native. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance user experiences and contribute to impactful healthcare solutions wh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Software Engineer, driving core feature development and automation across the stack. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance scalability and performance in a dynamic, mi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

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Mc Lean, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $215K *

Lead the charge in shaping Azure DevOps practices and architecture while mentoring a talented team. Oversee technical delivery, ensure compliance, and drive innovation within a dynamic, multi-country...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading innovative projects and driving strategic technology direction in a rapidly growing organization. Collaborate across teams to champion excellence and mentor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships in healthcare. As a senior leader, you'll drive strategic partnerships, ensuring client satisfaction and growth while leveraging innovati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $204K *

Drive innovation by architecting and building scalable greenfield products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform consumer needs into impactful features while mentoring fellow enginee...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $149K *

Analyze and enhance IT infrastructure through secure cloud solutions, ensuring 24x7 availability. Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows, improve system reliability, and tackle complex challen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $167K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Innovate measurement and causal strategies to drive executive decisions, establishing frameworks that enhance data-driven insights across pricing, growth, and marketing. Lead scientific governance and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K *

Advance your career by managing the integrated master schedule for AI infrastructure and HPC programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and effective communication of project m...

Vancouver, BCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

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Milford, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining network solutions by designing, implementing, and supporting advanced LAN, WAN, and wireless systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance network strateg...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.