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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$75K - $130K *

Innovate software solutions by transforming business needs into technical excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance software quality, reliability, and maintainability while mentoring peers and d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of enterprise solutions by bridging technical expertise and strategic vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful architectures that drive customer success and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-impact consulting solutions for clients in the Energy & Utilities sector. Manage engagements, build relationships, and mentor teams to drive client success and strat...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in product management, driving strategies and execution for Microbial Solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer outcomes and ensure co...

Charleston, SCRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in enhancing mobile architecture and quality for Android, driving multi-quarter initiatives that empower engineering teams to innovate and deliver exceptional user experiences at scale...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives by uncovering new opportunities, managing relationships with C-level executives, and executing a comprehensive sales process to achieve quarterly and annual quotas in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Innovate by designing and automating workflows that enhance revenue operations, streamline GTM processes, and eliminate manual tasks. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to optimize lead management a...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive efficiency by automating GTM processes, enhancing lead management, and integrating systems. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to eliminate manual tasks and improve data accuracy, ensuring a s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming business challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in automation and integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $270K *

Shape the future as a hands-on engineer, architecting systems and driving best practices while crafting innovative solutions that leverage AI to enhance customer value and modernize legacy platforms...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of automation solutions by engineering real-time controls and information systems across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficie...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's innovating real-time automation solutions across industries. As a Systems Engineer, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge controls, mentor peers, and enhance operational efficie...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $195K *

Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects, architecting scalable solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams while ensuring o...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Unlock your potential as a mobile tech lead, guiding teams in delivering innovative apps. Drive best practices in architecture and CI/CD while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align techni...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$97K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team to develop full-stack applications that enhance user engagement and drive growth on a global scale, leveraging data and AI to create impactful features for millions of Quora users...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $160K *

The Salesforce Application Developer at Steampunk will collaborate with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to create and maintain Salesforce solutions that meet business needs. This...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $160K *

The Salesforce Application Developer at Steampunk will collaborate with Technical/Solutions Architects and Business Analysts to create and maintain Salesforce solutions that meet business needs. This...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $160K *

Shape the future of business solutions by developing high-quality Salesforce applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality and support continuous improvement across...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $295K *

Develop and execute community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders in Virginia and West Virginia, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects align with com...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $285K *

Transform your career by leading engineering excellence for a cutting-edge CRM platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and team growth while ensuring quality and security in a collaborative environmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative applications that empower network teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric solutions, transforming complex data into i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise AI adoption by building a qualified pipeline through strategic outbound prospecting. Collaborate with Account Executives to engage key stakeholders and facilitate...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $175K *

Transform your career as a Senior Software Engineer, leading cross-functional teams to design and implement Java Spring Boot microservices and RESTful APIs on AWS, driving innovation and operational e...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior VDC Engineer, driving innovative design solutions and enhancing project delivery through advanced BIM technologies and collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic e...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.