Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Backend Software Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Arrow Electronics, and Palantir Technologies maintain significant engineering teams. The role draws strong demand in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API development, reflecting the state's mix of aerospace, fintech, and data-driven software firms. Colorado ranks among the most active markets in the country for experienced backend engineers and regularly brings in candidates at every level from junior developer to principal engineer. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Loft Orbital is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join the Mission Platform organization.
You'll work on a small and driven team, developing a brand new software product that optimizes tasking across a large heterogeneous constellation of multi-sensor satellites:
scale to fly 50+ satellites, serving 100,000s of customer tasking orders
design, build and optimize a brand new product from scratch
solve challenging problems across multiple domains:
Astrodynamics, satellite capacity modeling and simulation
Back-end/API performance
Low latency, high responsiveness system design
Mathematical optimization and scheduling problems
We're looking for someone with a solid background in software engineering, ideally with a proven track record of building systems from scratch and solving complex, system-level problems. The ideal candidate can operate independently in a fast-paced environment and challenge requirements.
About this role:
- Develop and improve a new software product that manages customer orders across a multi-sensor constellation of satellites
- Interface with teams to help design the customer-facing interfaces and the back-end pipeline that goes from a plan to onboard execution
- Build tools and services that help sales and operators understand current and future capacity, operational risks and opportunities for growth
- Solve complex multi-objective optimization problems that maximize collection capacity, balancing various (conflicting) customer constraints, and help define what “optimal” means
- Design systems of systems: decompose complex problems into well-bounded services with clear interfaces, and reason about how they interact, fail, and scale together
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Physics/Astrodynamics, Mathematics or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with designing and developing software libraries and backend services, preferably in Python
- Proven track record of operating independently and solving complex problems
- Experience with system design
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to Haves:
- Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Physics/Astrodynamics, Mathematics or a related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing software libraries and backend services, preferably in Python
- Proficiency with Django/GraphQL stacks
- Hands-on experience operating spacecraft
- Experience with C++ / high-performance Python (vectorization, JIT compilation like Numba, GPU parallelization)
- Demonstrated practical experience building high-performance backend software applications and/or libraries
- Specialization in one of the following disciplines:
- Integer/linear/multi-objective optimization or other Operations Research style problems
- Back-end/API performance optimization
- Distributed systems
- Security
- Earth observation tasking
- High-performance computing
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Loft Orbital is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join the Mission Platform organization.
You'll work on a small and driven team, developing a brand new software product that optimizes tasking across a large heterogeneous constellation of multi-sensor satellites:
scale to fly 50+ satellites, serving 100,000s of customer tasking orders
design, build and optimize a brand new product from scratch
solve challenging problems across multiple domains:
Astrodynamics, satellite capacity modeling and simulation
Back-end/API performance
Low latency, high responsiveness system design
Mathematical optimization and scheduling problems
We're looking for someone with a solid background in software engineering, ideally with a proven track record of building systems from scratch and solving complex, system-level problems. The ideal candidate can operate independently in a fast-paced environment and challenge requirements.
About this role:
- Develop and improve a new software product that manages customer orders across a multi-sensor constellation of satellites
- Interface with teams to help design the customer-facing interfaces and the back-end pipeline that goes from a plan to onboard execution
- Build tools and services that help sales and operators understand current and future capacity, operational risks and opportunities for growth
- Solve complex multi-objective optimization problems that maximize collection capacity, balancing various (conflicting) customer constraints, and help define what “optimal” means
- Design systems of systems: decompose complex problems into well-bounded services with clear interfaces, and reason about how they interact, fail, and scale together
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Physics/Astrodynamics, Mathematics or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with designing and developing software libraries and backend services, preferably in Python
- Proven track record of operating independently and solving complex problems
- Experience with system design
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to Haves:
- Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Physics/Astrodynamics, Mathematics or a related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and developing software libraries and backend services, preferably in Python
- Proficiency with Django/GraphQL stacks
- Hands-on experience operating spacecraft
- Experience with C++ / high-performance Python (vectorization, JIT compilation like Numba, GPU parallelization)
- Demonstrated practical experience building high-performance backend software applications and/or libraries
- Specialization in one of the following disciplines:
- Integer/linear/multi-objective optimization or other Operations Research style problems
- Back-end/API performance optimization
- Distributed systems
- Security
- Earth observation tasking
- High-performance computing
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
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The qualifications that appear most often in backend software engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C++
- Experience designing and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs at production scale
- Hands-on work with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
Backend Software Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a backend software engineer in Colorado?
Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as a backend software engineer, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical ability. Most employers look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though a strong portfolio and relevant bootcamp credentials are accepted at many Colorado companies. Building projects in Python, Java, or Go and gaining cloud certification from AWS or Google Cloud strengthens a candidate's position significantly.
How much do backend software engineers make in Colorado?
Backend software engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $138,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,480 for the lowest 10% to over $213,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire backend software engineers in Colorado?
Colorado backend software engineer roles are posted by Garmin, spire, and LearnLux and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's blend of aerospace contractors, enterprise software firms, and venture-backed startups means openings appear across a wide range of industries and team sizes.
Which Colorado cities have the most backend software engineer jobs?
Denver, Boulder, and Louisville lead Colorado for backend software engineer openings. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest tech and corporate hub, while Boulder's concentration of software startups and university-connected research firms drives strong demand there, and Colorado Springs draws engineering roles through its significant defense and aerospace contractor presence.
Are there remote backend software engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of backend software engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to distributed team structures. Positions focused on API development, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering tend to be the most consistently offered on a fully remote basis.
How can I get hired as a backend software engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior software engineer role, which Colorado employers in fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software regularly post for new graduates. Large Colorado employers and mid-size software firms often run structured new-grad programs that include mentorship and rotations. Candidates moving laterally from QA engineering, data analysis, or technical support roles have a strong starting point. A portfolio of deployed projects and an AWS or Google Cloud associate certification give a candidate a concrete edge in Colorado's hiring process.
Where can I find and apply to backend software engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to backend software engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your skills and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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