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.
$150K - $180K *
Engage as a hands-on architect to design and implement AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Collaborate with teams to accelerate adoption and maintain best practi...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Credit Card
$110K - $130K *
Empower the backend development of our co-branded credit card product, creating secure services and APIs while ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and men...
3 weeks ago
Senior / Lead / Principal Software Engineer - Foundations Team (Infrastructure/Platform)
$117K - $313K *
Drive impactful change by building highly scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. Collaborate with a top-tier team to enhance performance and quality while participating in dynamic software d...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$138K - $165K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in machine learning applications. You'll design and build optimization solutions, leveraging AI to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating across...
4 days ago
Senior Database Platform Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - SS&C EVOLV
$140K - $160K *
Shape the future of software development by designing and implementing scalable applications while integrating advanced AI solutions and enhancing system architectures to meet enterprise needs and ens...
Reposted 1 week ago
$122K - $165K *
Lead the charge in shaping data engineering practices, enhancing quality and delivery standards for enterprise data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scalable solutions and en...
3 weeks ago
Senior iOS Engineer, Connectivity
$172K - $203K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and develop advanced iOS functionality, enhancing seamless Bluetooth communication for millions of users while maintaining code quality an...
Reposted 5 days ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Solutions (Gracenote Division)
$120K - $145K *
Drive technical pre-sales and implementation for innovative API and AI products, serving as a key liaison between customers and engineering teams to enhance AI-driven discovery experiences in the medi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Full Stack Engineer (React & AI-Driven) - Remote - Canada
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by designing scalable full-stack applications, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers while utilizing modern technology and AI tools to enhance development workfl...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Full Stack Engineer (React & AI-Driven) - Remote - Canada
$110K - $130K *
Engineer robust full-stack applications while leading complex initiatives and mentoring teams. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to innovate using modern technologies and AI tools, driving projec...
2 weeks ago
Senior Full Stack Engineer (React & AI-Driven) - Remote - Canada
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in building scalable, full-stack applications while mentoring engineers and driving technical initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance delivery and improve workflows with cutti...
2 weeks ago
Senior Full Stack Engineer (React & AI-Driven) - Remote - Canada
$110K - $130K *
Transform full-stack application development by leveraging advanced front-end tech and AI-driven workflows. Lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure delivery in a dynamic, collaborative en...
2 weeks ago
$96K - $148K *
Lead the charge in designing and building secure integrations for enterprise ITSM platforms. Analyze data flows, enhance system connections, and ensure compliance while delivering resilient solutions...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Shape the future of logistics by designing and building innovative AI agents, leveraging Python and Java/GoLang to enhance seamless data integration and streamline user experiences within our ecosyste...
4 weeks ago
Identity and Access Management Engineer - PAM
$92K - $130K *
Deliver innovative security solutions by engineering, implementing, and maintaining Privileged Access Management systems to protect identities and systems. Collaborate across engineering and architect...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $115K *
Innovate testing strategies and enhance software quality through automated and manual verification. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and optimize processes while leveraging AWS and full-s...
2 weeks ago
Application Developer Technical Lead
$94K - $148K *
The Senior Application Developer will lead critical projects and drive innovation by designing and implementing scalable software solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional team...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform enterprise solutions by architecting robust ServiceNow architectures. Collaborate with clients to align technology with business goals, ensuring best practices across service management modu...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Application Security Architect
$140K - $180K *
Champion security initiatives by embedding secure design principles across applications, cloud, and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security maturity and protect over 6,0...
1 week ago
Senior AI Engineer with RAG and Agentic architectures
$150K - $180K *
Champion the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Drive complex use cases from ambiguous problems to production, ensuring high-quality and scalable AI solutions that address us...
3 weeks ago
Solutions Engineer - Partner Sales
$100K - $120K *
Elevate the educational landscape by guiding customers through tailored solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to present innovative Instructure products, ensuring alignment with client needs and dri...
1 week ago
$250K - $400K *
Shape the future of backend systems by designing, building, and operating high-scale solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to tackle complex challenges and ensure reliability in a fast-paced env...
4 days ago
Object Storage Product Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Champion the evolution of our Key/Value product by taking end-to-end ownership of full stack projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable service for millions of users as...
Reposted 3 weeks 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.