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.
Software Engineer I, Fullstack (Search)
$101K - $151K *
Elevate your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to design and develop scalable backend systems. Contribute to impactful projects while ensuring quality and speed, fostering a sense of communi...
6 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Provider (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Champion the future of mental healthcare by architecting innovative solutions for Provider Onboarding. Lead a dynamic team to enhance tools and workflows, ensuring seamless integration for users while...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions and strategies that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across diverse teams and projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve...
1 week ago
$170K - $200K *
Transform client relationships by leading data-driven solutions for major tech firms. Engage with executives to uncover insights, drive impactful decisions, and ensure seamless delivery across teams i...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower strategic data initiatives by leading design, development, and analytics projects. Drive data migration, modernize data solutions, and ensure quality standards while collaborating with stakeho...
3 weeks ago
Lead Engineer - Mobile & Full-Stack (Remote)
$125K - $150K *
Architect innovative solutions and lead a distributed engineering team in delivering high-quality mobile and web applications using React Native and full-stack technologies. Drive project goals, mento...
3 weeks ago
$116K - $225K *
Join us to lead product strategy and execution for our workflow orchestration platform. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define technical specifications, validate assumptions, and drive p...
1 week ago
Technical Product Manager, Quality Engineering
$104K - $201K *
Shape the future of product management by leading technical specifications and strategy. Engage directly with engineering teams to drive development through clear communication and a deep understandin...
Reposted 1 week ago
$223K - $259K *
Champion innovative software solutions by leading cross-functional teams, shaping technical strategies, and driving large-scale initiatives that enhance business performance and customer satisfaction...
Reposted 1 month ago
Technical Product Manager, Data Platform
$120K - $145K *
Transform the data platform by owning product direction and delivery. Collaborate across teams to prioritize needs, streamline processes, and ensure engineering focuses on impactful projects while enh...
5 days ago
Advisory Enterprise Account Executive
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by driving transformational sales initiatives and cultivating strategic partnerships. Engage with C-suite stakeholders to shape enterprise revenue and influence market direction throu...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive the technical design and delivery of innovative AI agent solutions, leading a team to ensure operational readiness and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and guide eng...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...
Reposted 2 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
Mid-Market Account Executive, New Business (API/CPaaS)
$85K - $112K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in communication technologies. Leverage your sales expertise to expand adoption of our APIs in the Mid-Market segment, collaborating across teams to deliver value...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Researcher - Data as a Service
$180K - $300K *
Partner with us to tackle complex data challenges and enhance frontier AI model performance. In this critical role, engage with leading AI labs to design innovative datasets and environments while tra...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Fullstack Engineer - Platform - App Core Usage | Canada | Remote
$186K - $223K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing billing systems and customer experience. As a Staff Fullstack Engineer, you'll lead complex projects, improve reliability, and collabora...
2 days ago
$185K - $260K *
Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust software solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices, conduct code reviews, and respond to incidents, ensuring a s...
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer (Remote Sensing)
$155K - $185K *
Join a growing aerospace organization to design and develop backend software for remote sensing systems, influencing the entire operational structure through autonomous project ownership and collabora...
3 weeks 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
Forward Deployed Engineer/Chief Role
$150K - $180K *
Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by managing a vast AWS estate. Drive automation, maintain platform health, and deliver new features while ensuring compliance in a regulat...
6 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Play a key role in delivering impactful solutions by collaborating with product teams, driving architectural decisions, and enhancing shared services. Utilize your extensive experience to tackle compl...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the infrastructure for a groundbreaking healthcare platform by optimizing cloud solutions, implementing CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical AI/ML offerin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...
1 week 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.