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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$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $254K *

Drive impactful software development to enhance customer delivery experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design resilient systems that support real-time order tracking and efficient p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate pricing strategies by analyzing data, guiding deals, and enhancing profitability. Collaborate across teams to drive smarter pricing decisions and improve seller experiences, ensuring competiti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Champion user engagement by defining lifecycle journeys, optimizing HubSpot workflows, and driving retention strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and measure success throug...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform client engagement by leading a dynamic conflicts managed services practice. Drive service quality, team development, and innovative solutions while shaping a scalable model for modernizing c...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing scalable platforms that enhance machine learning capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational exce...

Portland, MERemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Explore the intersection of AI and software engineering by designing and building enterprise-grade applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, data-driven solutions that...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$240K - $330K *

Champion strategic initiatives and drive execution as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making across the organization while navigati...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $273K *

Drive the evolution of a robust online ML inference platform, enhancing model deployment, performance, and safety in high-traffic environments by collaborating with cross-functional teams and spearhea...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate noise control solutions for large-scale AI data centers. Lead acoustic studies, model sound propagation, and recommend effective mitigations while collaborating across engineering teams to en...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career forward by developing cutting-edge control planes for AI infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance cloud-native orchestration platforms, leveraging your expertise in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage clients by driving the full sales cycle of AI solutions, converting leads and exploring growth opportunities while collaborating across teams to enhance client outcomes and product evolution...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower growth by owning strategic partnerships, driving go-to-market plans, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance revenue and strengthen relationships, while managing budgets a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, guiding sales teams with expert network security advice, conducting training sessions, and supporting customer needs while driving professional services...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $235K *

Transform AI/ML infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient deployment of AI models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ment...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead transformative technology initiatives as a strategic Chief Technology Officer, driving modernization and AI integration while ensuring business continuity and team development in a dynamic softwa...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $210K *

Join our team as a Senior Manager in Site Reliability Engineering, leading high-performing teams to enhance system stability and reliability. Collaborate across departments to drive operational excell...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $190K *

Lead the charge in managing firewall infrastructure engineering, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and security. Drive team performance, oversee lifecycle management, and enhance capabilit...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $130K *

Empower growth by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with senior leaders to build analytical tools and models that drive strategic decisions, while enhancing operational e...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Advance your career by leading the design of scalable insurance systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and drive technical excellence in a dynamic environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in defining and overseeing enterprise automation architecture, ensuring scalable, secure solutions across platforms like ServiceNow and Microsoft. Collaborate cross-functionally to ali...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize enterprise infrastructure, leading initiatives in network architecture, virtualization, and cloud services while ensuring reliability and security across sys...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $187K *

Elevate client engagement by leading post-payment integrity implementations, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across teams. Drive successful outcomes through expert knowledge and strategi...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform technology operations by leading IT and cybersecurity strategies, ensuring secure, scalable systems while enhancing employee support in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Collaborate acros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer success by leading a dynamic team in delivering high-quality SaaS implementations. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, navigate challenges, and embrace innovative solut...

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3 weeks 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.