Full Stack Engineer Jobs

Explore Full Stack Engineer jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Full stack engineers build and maintain both the user-facing and server-side parts of digital products, bringing together frontend development, backend systems, databases and APIs.

What Does a Full Stack Engineer Do?

Full Stack Engineers work across the software development lifecycle. They may create responsive interfaces, develop application logic, connect services through APIs, manage data storage and troubleshoot production issues. The exact balance of frontend and backend work varies by company, product and team.

Skills and Technologies Employers Seek

Job requirements often include experience with JavaScript or TypeScript, frontend frameworks, server-side languages, SQL or NoSQL databases, API design, testing and version control. Employers may also value cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD, security practices and the ability to collaborate with product managers, designers and other engineers.

Explore Full Stack Engineer Career Opportunities

Full stack engineering roles are available across industries, from technology and finance to healthcare and e-commerce. Depending on the position, you could join a startup building a product from the ground up or contribute to large-scale systems at an established organization. Browse openings to compare responsibilities, technologies, compensation and work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options when available.

Find Your Next Full Stack Engineer Job on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review listings for experience requirements, core technologies and team expectations, then focus your search on opportunities aligned with your skills and career goals.

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$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$217K - $303K *

Advance the Android Platform by leading technical direction and cross-team initiatives, focusing on client health, developer experience, and app architecture to enhance performance and reliability for...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $138K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating secure, scalable AWS cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure reliability and streamline software delivery throug...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $255K *

Partner with us to enhance our defenses by simulating real-world attacks, conducting penetration tests, and building offensive tools that secure financial infrastructure used by millions across the gl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Champion the enablement engine for Cloud Compute and GPU products, transforming complex technical capabilities into actionable training and tools for sales teams, ensuring alignment with product relea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $218K *

Drive the development of high-performing, reliable trading systems for millions. Lead the design and evolution of robust infrastructure to enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Grow a dynamic team driving OpenRouter’s provider ecosystem, managing innovations across diverse models and endpoints, ensuring quality and efficiency in inference services for millions of requests da...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engineer transformative solutions by integrating cutting-edge APIs into enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with clients to deploy production software efficiently while leveraging modern AI tools...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital banking by leading complex client implementations, resolving advanced technical issues, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative solutions that al...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicles by tackling complex AI challenges. Collaborate with engineers to enhance deep learning models and apply your expertise in unsupervised learning to scale innovat...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Join a talented team to tackle complex AI challenges by enhancing our proprietary algorithmic toolkit and collaborating on deep learning experiments that push the boundaries of research and developmen...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $290K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Developer Experience team. Collaborate on cutting-edge AI coding tools and scalable infrastructures that enhance productivity across the e...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower progress in product security by embedding advanced safeguards within every development phase. Collaborate with engineering teams to build AI-enhanced security tooling and enhance proactive ris...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and operation of AI reasoning systems to enhance safety and efficiency in critical industries. Engage in multi-step LLM pipelines, ensure precision in product output, and work clo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation in backend development and blockchain infrastructure, shaping the future of global payments. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and scale solutions to millions while...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Champion innovative data solutions by leading migrations and optimizing access patterns. Collaborate with product engineers to drive the evolution of our database infrastructure, contributing to robus...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Microsoft-based systems, providing advanced technical support, and enhancing IT infrastructure. Collaborate with experts to resolve complex issues and drive...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive Navy revenue growth as you partner with executives to innovate and execute forward-thinking GTM strategies, transforming opportunities into impactful contracts while navigating complex defense e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$285K - $320K *

Lead the charge in delivering Honeycomb Private Cloud, driving product growth, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational processes while building a high-performing engineering team to supp...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Create seamless user experiences by developing robust APIs and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design systems that prioritize performance and maintainability while tackling...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dedicated team to design and optimize distributed training infrastructure. Build core systems for large-scale training, ensuring performance, stability, and reliability in a fast-paced, evolvin...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $200K *

Champion robust backend architecture and distributed systems, guiding technical direction and establishing best practices. Collaborate across teams to build resilient, scalable applications and optimi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Full Stack Engineer do?question toggle

    A Full Stack Engineer develops and maintains both frontend experiences and backend application components. Responsibilities can include building interfaces, writing server-side code, designing APIs, working with databases, testing software and supporting applications in production.

  • What skills are commonly required for Full Stack Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for programming experience in languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript, familiarity with frontend and backend frameworks, database knowledge, API development, testing and version control. Some roles also require cloud, DevOps, security or distributed-systems experience.

  • What is the difference between a Full Stack Engineer and a Full Stack Developer?question toggle

    The titles are often used interchangeably. In some organizations, “engineer” may emphasize system design, reliability or broader technical ownership, while “developer” may focus more on implementation. Responsibilities depend on the employer and job description.

  • How can I find Full Stack Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Full Stack Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare each posting’s salary information, qualifications, technology stack and work arrangement.

  • Are remote Full Stack Engineer jobs available?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid Full Stack Engineer positions, while others require onsite work. Check each listing for its location and work-arrangement details, since availability varies by employer and role.