API engineers design, build, and maintain the application programming interfaces that allow software systems to communicate. They help organizations connect services, products, and data through reliable, secure, and well-documented APIs. Browse vetted API Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.
API engineers develop and integrate interfaces used by web applications, mobile apps, internal platforms, and external partners. Their work may include defining API specifications, writing and testing code, improving performance, managing authentication and authorization, and monitoring services in production. They often collaborate with product managers, software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure specialists.
Employers commonly seek experience with API design and development, REST or GraphQL, programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript, and tools for testing, version control, and observability. Knowledge of databases, cloud platforms, microservices, security practices, and API documentation can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.
API engineering roles are available across technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and other industries that rely on connected digital systems. Depending on experience, professionals may pursue senior API engineer, backend engineer, platform engineer, integration architect, or engineering leadership positions.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities and identify roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details as you search for your next API engineering position.
$100K - $125K *
Unlock your potential as you design and enhance cutting-edge cloud solutions for diverse web and mobile platforms. Collaborate across teams to translate product vision into robust software while drivi...
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$120K - $145K *
Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of loyalty programs by building robust AI agents on Amazon AgentCore, focusing on automation and reliability to enhance operational efficiency for teams and clients. Join a dynamic en...
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Senior Software Engineer I - Data & Algorithm Engineering
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Elevate your career by developing scalable data solutions in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to drive insights and mentor junior engineers while ensuring systems impact patient care through innov...
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$110K - $130K *
Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...
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Join a team that's revolutionizing data solutions for impactful nonprofits. As a crucial member of our Engineering team, you'll enhance our data platform and drive analytics that support our mission...
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$105K - $202K *
Innovate and build AI-native products that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, ensuring reliability and performa...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining software engineering by integrating AI tools to accelerate the development process. Transform requirements into reliable solutions while ensuring quality, security, and m...
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Senior Full Stack Engineer, Agentic AI Platform
$101K - $203K *
Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by leading a full-stack engineering effort. Drive the architecture and evolution of an innovative platform while mentoring a skilled team, blending technical...
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Lead Analyst, Third Party Security
$140K - $185K *
Transform third party security assessments into a dynamic, risk-managed program. Lead innovative AI-driven tooling, enhance collaboration with cross-functional teams, and proactively monitor emerging...
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Principal Software Development Engineer (PBM AI Solutions)
$144K - $288K *
Lead the development and optimization of innovative, AI-driven digital solutions across cloud platforms, guiding teams in delivering scalable, secure applications that enhance healthcare experiences t...
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$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by enhancing our platform's scalability and reliability. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll lead infrastructure improvements, optimize performance, and ensure security while col...
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$56K - $114K *
Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...
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Staff Software Engineer - Services Platform
$239K - $298K *
Drive the evolution of Mercury's services platform by defining standards for deployment, authentication, and observability. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure while mentoring engineers...
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer Authentication Platform)
$153K - $213K *
Shape secure, scalable authentication experiences for millions, leading technical initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance consumer trust and business efficiency...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion middleware and web-services platforms, ensuring stability, security, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support enterprise applications in complex environments while...
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$109K - $136K *
Contribute to impactful software solutions by writing clean code, enhancing user interfaces, and collaborating in a positive team environment focused on growth and excellence...
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Client Success Manager, Payer Retrieval
$108K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by leading customer projects, ensuring seamless communication, and driving success in healthcare solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client satisfaction and oper...
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Software Engineer III, Android - Cal AI
$135K - $165K *
Elevate user experiences by developing innovative iOS applications that enhance health and fitness journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features while mentoring ju...
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Application Engineer (Switchgear)
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...
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Software Engineer - Full Stack
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to innovative digital platforms by developing scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. Drive efficiency and enhance customer outcomes through full-stack development, cloud archit...
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Software Engineer - Full Stack
$110K - $130K *
Engineer scalable, secure digital platforms that enhance product delivery and operational efficiency. Drive end-to-end development across web frontends, APIs, and microservices while ensuring complian...
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Full Stack Software Engineer - Payments
$140K - $260K *
Empower creators by developing innovative payment systems that enhance user experience. Join a dynamic team focused on building robust backend solutions and driving impactful projects in subscription...
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Professional Services Engineer III
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by developing and supporting NCR Atleos financial software solutions for ATMs. Collaborate with teams to deliver complex solutions, ensuring quality and performance while providing...
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$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance decentralized exchange infrastructure using Rust, TypeScript, and Python. Develop, test, and optimize cutting-edge software while collaborating across multiple disciplin...
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What is an API engineer?
An API engineer builds and maintains application programming interfaces that enable software systems and services to exchange data and functionality.
What does an API engineer do day to day?
Typical work includes designing API endpoints and specifications, writing and testing code, integrating services, addressing security and performance needs, documenting interfaces, and monitoring APIs in production.
What skills are commonly required for API engineer jobs?
Employers often look for programming experience, knowledge of API design such as REST or GraphQL, testing and documentation skills, and familiarity with databases, cloud services, security, and distributed systems. Specific requirements depend on the role.
How much do API engineers earn?
Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for specific salary information.
Where can API engineers find jobs paying $100,000 or more?
API engineers can browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more and review listings to find roles that match their qualifications and preferences.