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.
Staff Engineer, Identity & Access Management (IAM)
$180K - $212K *
Pioneer innovative IAM strategies to enhance security across cloud and on-premise infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust identity governance and access management...
1 week ago
Senior Full Stack Engineer, Customer & Cardholder Experiences
$116K - $145K *
Innovate and enhance user experiences by designing and developing robust software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects while mentoring junior engineers and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer II, Mobile - Revenue Experiences (AI Native)
$118K - $216K *
Transform premium user experiences by owning the development and maintenance of features that drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, AI-enhanced solutio...
6 days ago
$150K - $160K *
Champion cloud and application security by enhancing AWS practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to ensure secure and compliant environments...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Deliver innovative solutions by enhancing AI agent capabilities, debugging runtime issues, and building testing tools. Collaborate closely with client data and improve system performance in a dynamic...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Product Designer, Developer Foundations
$180K - $212K *
Lead the design of a comprehensive Developer Portal, enhancing the developer experience through intuitive interfaces and impactful improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive user-c...
2 days ago
Future - Staff Applied AI Engineer
$250K - $300K *
Unlock the potential of AI in health coaching by building innovative production agents. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance user experience and drive impactful solutions in personal fitnes...
1 week ago
Principal Enterprise Architect- Remote
$159K - $287K *
Lead the charge in driving technical success for public sector clients by designing and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with internal teams and engage with customers to meet mission-criti...
1 week ago
$164K - $226K *
Transform the identity and access landscape by designing scalable systems for user management, authentication, and authorization. Collaborate with security teams to ensure robust, secure solutions tha...
1 week ago
Director, Client Coding Integration
$120K - $145K *
Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...
Reposted 3 days ago
$118K - $183K *
Join a team that's driving partner growth through strategic engagement, AI adoption, and solution development. Collaborate across diverse partner types to enhance business outcomes and ensure scalable...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform health insights into actionable data-driven strategies. Empower cross-functional teams with robust analytics to enhance patient care and optimize platforms, while independently managing comp...
Reposted 2 days ago
Staff Product Data Analyst, Fraud & Surveillance
$162K - $212K *
Bring your expertise to our Trade Surveillance team as you develop and enhance detection models to combat market abuse, ensuring integrity in trading partnerships and delivering precise, actionable in...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Innovate automation strategies by architecting agentic AI capabilities across business functions, enhancing AI fluency, and delivering measurable value through effective execution and KPI governance o...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $90K *
Elevate your career by driving B2B demand generation through new client acquisition and account growth. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance your sales strat...
1 week ago
Staff Product Manager, Agent Connectivity
$135K - $160K *
Join us to drive the evolution of agent connectivity on Temporal. You'll shape product strategy, enhance user experiences, and collaborate with engineering to build foundational capabilities that empo...
5 days ago
Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform
$166K - $232K *
Lead the evolution of our data platform to enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to architect robust data solutions that empower teams to leverage insight...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Maritime Optimization
$120K - $145K *
Innovate your career by developing advanced software for maritime route optimization, focusing on vessel performance, simulation, and algorithm enhancement for government defense applications. Collabo...
Reposted yesterday
Software Engineer - Data Platform
$113K - $191K *
Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Data Integration
$110K - $130K *
Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$104K - $153K *
Champion innovative AI-driven self-service solutions, enhancing employee experiences through ServiceNow. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring high-quality engineering from design t...
6 days ago
$87K - $135K *
Join a team that's redefining user experience by developing cutting-edge IT Service Portal solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance functionalities for 13,000 users, focusing on acces...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager - Foundation Engineering
$158K - $248K *
Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...
3 weeks ago
Director of Product Management, Agentic Software Delivery
$203K - $345K *
Champion the vision for Agentic Software Delivery, spearheading strategic innovation across CI, CD, and observability to enhance software delivery automation and customer experience while driving reve...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Product Owner / Senior Product Owner - Engineering Tools
$78K - $98K *
Shape the future of AEC workflows by leading product ownership and Agile delivery for an Engineering Tools team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize needs, validate outcomes...
2 days ago
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.