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.
$100K - $125K *
Develop and maintain full stack systems for transforming content into HTML, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features that drive user engagement and...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Engineer robust data pipelines that integrate legacy systems with cloud platforms, enabling advanced analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality data for machine learni...
2 days ago
Staff Data Engineer, Observability Data Lake
$118K - $236K *
Take ownership of designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions using Databricks to enhance enterprise observability and security data capabilities, ensuring reliability and...
3 weeks ago
$150K *
Champion the design and development of engaging public-facing websites, ensuring a seamless user experience while establishing scalable systems for content management and collaboration across teams to...
5 days ago
$180K - $225K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Machine Learning Engineer, fine-tuning transformer models and deploying real-time automation pipelines, collaborating with top talents to tackle complex, data-driven...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate your career by providing advanced technical support and automating workflows. Collaborate with engineering teams to solve complex issues and enhance customer satisfaction while using your expe...
4 weeks ago
Privacy Operations Program Manager
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing privacy programs, orchestrating compliance and operational excellence across data subject requests, assessments, and documentation. Your expertise will ensure regulatory re...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III - Guidewire (Claims Center)
$64K - $147K *
Unlock potential by driving application design and development, ensuring quality solutions and support in IT environments while collaborating with teams to enhance system capabilities and streamline p...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to optimize healthcare technology solutions, ensuring seamless deployments and excellent customer support. This detail-oriented role requires expertise in technical support, installati...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Empower a dynamic Agile team in developing critical mission applications, utilizing your expertise in enterprise software development and fostering effective collaboration to enhance solutions for com...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $140K *
Drive your career with a hands-on role that bridges technical deployment, integration, and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and e...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive customer success by managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and identifying growth opportunities. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and build scalable systems in a dy...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $117K *
Join a team that's passionate about building scalable web experiences. Collaborate with product, backend, and QA teams to design and maintain user-facing applications across various platforms, ensurin...
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead
$190K - $280K *
Engage with us to lead complex software initiatives, driving technical excellence and mentoring teams. You'll shape architecture, tackle challenges, and deliver high-performance solutions that support...
1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Advance AI engineering by designing LLM-powered systems and optimizing data retrieval architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CoreStory's narrative intelligence platform with...
Reposted 5 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform the Digital Engagement portfolio by leading technical initiatives, driving scalable architectures, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance c...
2 weeks ago
AI Support Engineer - Toronto (Weekend Shift)
$110K - $130K *
Transform customer experiences by resolving complex technical issues and driving operational excellence in a cutting-edge environment. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance systems...
3 weeks ago
Staff Applied AI Engineer - Enterprise AI Solutions
$230K - $360K *
Elevate customer success by designing and deploying innovative Gen AI and ML solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex needs into impactful AI tools, ensuring reliability and busin...
2 weeks ago
$92K - $108K *
Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines for seamless integration and analysis. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, leveraging advanced ETL tools...
1 week ago
$171K - $269K *
Lead the charge in defining and evolving data architecture and engineering standards for scalable, secure enterprise data platforms. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, actionable data produ...
4 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Innovate by driving the development and management of cutting-edge testing infrastructure, focusing on enhancing software capabilities while building and leading an engineering team to adapt and thriv...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to elevating client support standards. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, foster client relationships, and collaborate with developers to enhance product documentation an...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Manager - Software Engineering (Health100 Platform)
$106K - $260K *
Elevate consumer health through innovative software solutions, leading engineering teams to shape and execute high-impact initiatives. Drive cloud-native technology and AI integration for enhanced use...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Backend (Purchasing Power - Core)
$133K - $183K *
Champion innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust backend systems, enhancing user experiences across multiple platforms while driving growth and operation...
Yesterday
Senior Sales Executive, Enterprise Payments
$161K - $273K *
Transform client relationships and drive revenue growth by leveraging deep industry expertise and consultative selling skills. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored payment solutions and lead com...
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.