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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Explore a unique opportunity to drive innovation in education technology, taking ownership of product features from design to deployment. Work in a dynamic environment focusing on user experience, sec...
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Software Engineer, Tech Lead - Supply Chain
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Engineer robust AI systems that enhance Research Flow and customer insights through scalable Generative AI applications, machine learning deployment, and performance optimization for real-world impact...
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Collaborate in architecting data supply chains for advanced analytics, building pipelines to connect legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, ensuring data quality and governance for robust AI and...
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Elevate the AI ecosystem by driving the adoption of innovative tools and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful developer experiences, technical content, and prototypes...
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Senior Forward Deployed Data Engineer, Data Modernizaton
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Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...
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Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...
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Engage in cutting-edge AI projects by developing and deploying NLP models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability, utilizing frameworks like PyTorch or TensorF...
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Financial Analyst III - Financial Reporting
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Lead the charge in financial reporting as you analyze complex data, prepare reports, and support audit requests. Your expertise will drive informed decision-making and enhance operational efficiency i...
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$90K - $100K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering skills to create AI-ready data solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build robust data pipelines and semantic views on Snowflake, driving i...
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Implementation Specialist - Payer Operations
$88K - $108K *
Transform payer billing implementations by managing complex projects, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to enhance operational effici...
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Staff Software Engineer, Capacity Engineering
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Lead efficiency initiatives and optimize performance of large scale cloud-native infrastructures, collaborating with teams to enhance shared architectures while leveraging AI for impactful insights an...
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$135K - $145K *
Collaborate with internal teams to design and build automation solutions for compliance. Engineer robust pipelines, enhance AI workflow integrity, and ensure the reliability of evidence management sys...
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Senior/Staff Engineer, Cloud & Infrastructure Security
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Join as a Senior Security Engineer to lead our data security infrastructure, ensuring sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. Collaborate with teams to build innovative sol...
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Senior Principal Technical Program Manager
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Take ownership of critical technical programs, transforming strategic business objectives into actionable systems solutions while leading cross-functional teams to optimize and enhance platform perfor...
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$130K - $160K *
Develop innovative measurement solutions by leveraging data science expertise to solve complex marketing challenges. Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver insights...
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Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...
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Drive strategic product management within our payroll and HR ecosystem, leading cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that enhance customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and revenue growt...
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Associate Engineer (Front End)
$109K - $136K *
Grow your career with us by developing innovative solutions for small businesses. Collaborate within our engineering team to deliver high-quality web applications, ensuring system robustness while pro...
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$95K - $115K *
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Senior Java Developer - Healthcare / PBM Platform
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Join a team that's dedicated to building high-performance Java applications for healthcare. Collaborate in Agile environments to design scalable microservices and troubleshoot complex issues, driving...
2 weeks ago
Senior Application Analyst - Epic Beaker/EpicCare Link
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Lead the design and configuration of business systems for Epic Beaker/EpicCare Link. Serve as a primary support contact, mentor junior analysts, and drive continuous improvement in workflows and techn...
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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.