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.
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Empower a dynamic team of engineers to innovate e-commerce solutions, driving growth through collaboration with product managers and stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance development processes a...
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Engage clients by driving revenue through consultative sales, building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Leverage industry insights to anticipate needs and deliver tailored solutio...
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$140K - $190K *
Unlock end-to-end software solutions by designing and developing scalable features at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly deploy impactful...
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Director of Engineering, Assets & Issuance
$160K - $200K *
Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate and scale our Assets & Issuance systems. Drive technical strategy, foster a culture of ownership, and ensure reliability while collaborating with cross-func...
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Manager, Software Engineering - AI Tools
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI engineering by leading a dynamic group of engineers and Technical Leads. Drive workforce strategy, enhance team capabilities, and ensure sustainable deliver...
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Lead Cloud Software Engineer - Remote
$112K - $193K *
Drive the architecture and development of cloud-native infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Lead initiatives in cloud governance, security, and automation while promoting engineering excellence...
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Lead Software Engineer - Remote
$112K - $193K *
Drive the design and execution of next-gen AI platforms, focusing on generative AI and LLMs. Take the lead on technical strategies while shaping the organization's AI integration and governance practi...
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Project Manager IV - Infrastructure / Data Center & Edge Network Services
$92K - $154K *
Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...
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Analyze complex healthcare datasets to deliver insights and reporting that enhance clinical operations. Collaborate with teams to transform data into actionable strategies, ensuring consistent quality...
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Join a team that's redefining financial processes by optimizing workflows and implementing innovative service designs, ensuring efficiency and clarity in a transformative environment for federal clien...
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer
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Lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge graph solutions, enhancing personal work contexts and integrations across teams, while delivering scalable, low-latency APIs. Mentor engineers...
3 weeks ago
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Transform the Web3 landscape by developing innovative dApps and backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, scalability, and seamless user experiences in a dynamic, r...
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Senior Director, PMO Strategic Portfolio Management & AI Innovation
$214K - $292K *
Champion AI-driven portfolio strategies and lead comprehensive reporting initiatives to enhance decision-making and optimize performance across cross-functional teams in a hybrid role focused on innov...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...
3 weeks ago
Managing Engineer, Software Engineering -Remote
$120K - $193K *
Engage in architecting and designing digital products, leading teams to implement innovative software solutions while ensuring accountability for product success and performance metrics...
2 weeks ago
Principal Technical Program Manager
$204K - $266K *
Lead the charge in shaping technical strategy and execution for our LLM inference platform, driving GPU capacity planning, inference optimization, and model migrations while collaborating across teams...
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$120K - $200K *
Transform backend services and REST APIs in a collaborative environment. Leverage your software engineering skills to support cyber training initiatives, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infras...
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer II
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Drive system reliability and scalability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, focusing on automation and collaboration with software teams to enhance performance and maintain service objectives acro...
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Senior Product Manager, Liquidity & Money Movement
$150K - $180K *
Help us revolutionize financial infrastructure as a Senior Product Manager, owning the strategy and execution of money movement systems that connect digital assets to global banking, ensuring speed, r...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Java, KeeperApp)
$120K - $150K *
Empower the development of key backend services and APIs, enhancing KeeperApp functionality. Leverage your expertise in Java and SQL to optimize performance while collaborating on innovative cybersecu...
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$148K - $201K *
Empower development and sustainability as a Platform Engineer, ensuring efficient operations and communication between teams. Focus on system architecture, Kubernetes, and automation in a dynamic envi...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate client experiences by optimizing multi-cloud hosting environments. As a key technical leader, ensure performance, security, and reliability while driving strategic improvements and collaborati...
3 weeks ago
Principal DevOps Engineer/Lead (AI/ML Infrastructure) - Remote US
$200K - $235K *
Transform AI/ML infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient deployment of AI models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ment...
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Senior Principal Software Engineer
$243K - $318K *
Elevate your career by providing technical leadership across Dev AI platforms. Shape architectural strategies, drive cross-organizational initiatives, and enhance engineering quality while collaborati...
4 days ago
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer, Expansion
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Take ownership of complex projects and drive technical direction in a dynamic environment. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing product functionality and infrastructure to accelerate growth and imp...
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.