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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$116K - $155K *

Transform the future of healthcare IT by designing scalable, secure database architectures that enhance medical imaging solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance systems that supp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by overseeing a portfolio of enterprise accounts, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving user engagement to achieve measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams to deli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$320K - $405K *

Design and oversee the electrical architecture for cutting-edge data centers, ensuring robust power distribution and integration of advanced technologies. Collaborate with partners to enhance prefabri...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $163K *

Elevate web development by owning AI-driven systems and integrating legacy platforms. Manage multiple properties, ensuring seamless migrations and automation while maintaining quality and performance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth by engaging independent physician practices. Utilize your expertise in full-cycle sales to build relationships, conduct virtual demos, and collaborate with team...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$45K - $250K *

Transform your career by connecting healthcare professionals with meaningful roles. Join a supportive team focused on building relationships and driving results while enjoying unlimited earning potent...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $201K *

Empower a dynamic team to enhance tooling reliability and support for customer operations. Lead technical specialists in delivering seamless solutions, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring oper...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $201K *

Shape the future of product management by leading technical specifications and strategy. Engage directly with engineering teams to drive development through clear communication and a deep understandin...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $293K *

Pioneer the evolution of enterprise API ecosystems by leading modern integration strategies, ensuring robust security and performance standards, and fostering collaborative engineering teams that driv...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth in the Data Centers vertical, executing strategic go-to-market plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to deliver innovative electrical inf...

Hanover, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful design solutions for developer tools, collaborating closely with engineers and PMs. Own workflows from discovery to delivery, enhancing user experiences and contributing to a robust de...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $232K *

Unlock potential by providing enterprise architecture leadership for Corporate Functions, focusing on Finance and supporting areas. Shape technology strategies and roadmaps to enhance financial manage...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by mastering analytics across diverse domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize reporting workflows and drive impactful solutions in a fast-p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving successful ERP and CRM software implementations. Lead projects, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery while achieving sales and profit targets. Collaborate with stake...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI applications in healthcare by developing intelligent agents that uncover financial opportunities within complex datasets, transforming manual analyses into scalable wor...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by owning AWS cloud operations, enhancing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$265K - $314K *

Drive innovation in mental healthcare by leading engineering teams to enhance patient referral channels. Collaborate with product managers and health systems to build scalable solutions that transform...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $101K *

Champion the reliability of automated systems by providing expert technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and seamless...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $132K *

Join a team that's redefining network infrastructure for healthcare solutions. You'll design, implement, and support advanced wired and wireless networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal pe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by leveraging AI to optimize operations and enhance product offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement impactful LLM-powe...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management practices and support critical operations. Collaborate across levels to drive process improvements and deliver impactful financial insights in a fas...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining financial advisory through innovative AI solutions. As a Project Manager, you'll lead complex implementations, enhance client engagement, and collaborate on cutting-edge...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $270K *

Unlock your potential by managing ML systems at scale, ensuring uptime and observability. Collaborate on deploying and scaling models, while enhancing platform reliability through advanced engineering...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $168K *

Transform financial planning and analysis for a major program by developing forecasts, conducting variance analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and improve forecast...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.