Full Stack Engineers build and maintain the components that power modern web applications, working across user-facing interfaces and server-side systems. Browse vetted Full Stack Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where every listed role pays at least $100,000. Find a position that fits your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.
Full Stack Engineers develop features across the software stack. They may create responsive interfaces, design APIs, implement business logic, connect applications to databases, and help deploy services to cloud environments. The role often includes testing, code reviews, debugging, and collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
Employers commonly seek proficiency in languages and frameworks such as JavaScript or TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, Java, and .NET. Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, API design, Git, automated testing, containers, and cloud platforms can also be valuable. The specific mix varies by company and product, so review each job description for its requirements.
Full Stack Engineers work at startups, technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare organizations, and businesses across many industries. Depending on experience and interests, career paths may include senior or staff engineering, technical leadership, platform engineering, or software architecture.
Use Ladders to explore high-paying Full Stack Engineer jobs and identify opportunities aligned with your skills and preferred work environment. Compare responsibilities, technologies, and qualifications to focus your search on roles where you can make an impact.
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and optimizing enterprise network solutions, mentoring engineers, and managing key projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance their network infrastructure while ensurin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Frontend (Platform - Identity)
$186K - $218K *
Lead the charge in delivering user-facing identity solutions, enhancing account security, and driving innovative frontend projects. Collaborate across teams to shape architectural strategy and mentor...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
Today
$150K - $180K *
Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...
4 days ago
$92K - $116K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of payments by delivering resilient software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance our core platform, ensuring high-quality code and in...
Yesterday
Principal Software Engineer, Core Engine
$179K - $341K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance C#/.NET integration for Unity Engine, driving performance and reliability. Collaborate with experts to deliver key technical solutions and advocate best practices for de...
6 days ago
Founding Product Manager, Control Plane
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in governing the comprehensive AI agent lifecycle, overseeing discovery to execution. Collaborate with key stakeholders to create a unified control plane, ensuring enterprises can effe...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Security Factory: Static Analysis
$152K - $259K *
Transform security analysis by leading the development of a static analysis engine. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that enhance code security and performance across...
1 week ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by enhancing application security across web apps and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to assess risks, conduct reviews, and drive secure software practices throughout the dev...
1 week ago
$160K - $210K *
Pioneer your career by leveraging your full-stack development expertise to design and implement innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to support critical federal missions through IT mo...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, AI Platform Integration
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in AI integration across diverse products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll enhance capabilities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure secure...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance data import systems, ensuring efficient document processing and integration. Drive technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer (MANTL)
$140K - $175K *
Design scalable software solutions by transforming complex business needs into robust APIs and system architectures. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, mentor engineers, and drive techni...
5 days ago
$135K - $150K *
Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...
Today
$109K - $183K *
Unlock the potential of software engineering by leading projects that enhance security and reliability within complex applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cus...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $216K *
Champion the development of high-performance REST APIs, leading architectural decisions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and establish best practices in...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Innovate and build across multiple surfaces, enhancing developer tools and agent products. Collaborate closely with a small team to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive enterprise adopti...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager, Platform Experience
$130K - $160K *
Drive the customer experience for a leading finance app, ensuring intuitive, cohesive interactions across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance usability, retention, and long-te...
6 days ago
Staff+ Software Engineer, Memory & Search
$405K - $485K *
Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Develop and maintain core financial platforms, ensuring reliability and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions and enhance platform performance in a re...
5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - Commercial Navigation
$130K - $260K *
Shape the future of fleet navigation by owning end-to-end projects, delivering high-quality software across platforms, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences in complex envir...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $200K *
Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...
6 days ago
Director, Engineering (AI Patient Engagement Platform)
$180K - $230K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts to develop an AI Patient Engagement Agent, transforming clinical trials by automating patient interactions and enhancing operational efficiency for...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Empower our data migration efforts by designing robust ETL processes that ensure seamless transitions from legacy systems to innovative healthcare solutions, collaborating across teams to maintain dat...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
What is a Full Stack Engineer?
A Full Stack Engineer works on both the frontend and backend of applications, building user interfaces as well as server-side functionality, APIs, and data integrations.
What skills do Full Stack Engineer jobs typically require?
Requirements vary, but commonly include programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#; frontend and backend frameworks; database experience; API development; testing; and familiarity with cloud platforms.
How much do Full Stack Engineer jobs on Ladders pay?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Full Stack Engineer roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities.
Where do Full Stack Engineers work?
Full Stack Engineers work across industries, including software and technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other organizations that build or maintain digital products.
What career paths can Full Stack Engineers pursue?
With experience, Full Stack Engineers may advance into senior, staff, or lead engineering roles, or specialize in areas such as architecture, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or technical management.