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.
$89K - $100K *
Deliver innovative solutions by supporting the implementation and configuration of digital banking products. Collaborate with clients and teams to troubleshoot issues, ensure quality, and achieve succ...
3 weeks ago
Member of Technical Staff, Back-end & API
$135K - $160K *
Transform the backend infrastructure to handle millions of daily requests while ensuring reliability and top performance. Collaborate on API enhancement for seamless developer experiences as the syste...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Member of Technical Staff, Back-end & API
$135K - $160K *
Drive innovation in backend architecture as you develop reliable, scalable solutions handling millions of requests. Elevate our API to enhance developer experience while ensuring performance and integ...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower innovation by designing and developing cloud-native applications using AI-assisted engineering practices. Collaborate across frontend, backend, and DevOps to enhance productivity and quality i...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining software development by leveraging AI tools to create innovative cloud-native applications. Collaborate across frontend, backend, and DevOps to enhance productivity and q...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Drive the development of cloud-native applications using AI-assisted engineering practices. Collaborate across frontend, backend, and DevOps to enhance productivity and quality while ensuring secure a...
1 week ago
Senior Backend Engineer - Endless Commerce
$120K - $145K *
Play a key role in shaping our back-end services, driving enhancements and optimizations. Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to tackle performance challenges and influence architectural decis...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Full-Stack WebApp Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Transform web experiences by leading full-stack feature delivery, architecting backend systems, and improving performance for users while collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced, impactful en...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, API Platform
$170K - $200K *
Convex is seeking an experienced TypeScript developer to design, build, and maintain client libraries, sync protocols, and query APIs for their backend platform. The role emphasizes creating an excell...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III | Framework
$150K - $163K *
Transform complex engineering challenges into high-performance solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, optimize, and maintain resilient systems that enhance core product capabili...
1 week ago
$73K - $98K *
Unlock data potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance data management systems and support agile development for impact...
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AI Platform Engineer IRC304624
$140K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable AI solutions. Collaborate with product managers and data scientists to implement cutting-edge technologies, optimize performance, and deliver in...
1 month ago
Data & AI Platform Engineer II
$170K - $215K *
Help us design and deploy AI-driven applications that automate complex workflows. You will create secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering stan...
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Technical Product Manager | API Platform & Microservices Architecture
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career as a Technical Product Manager. Lead the vision and strategy for enterprise SDKs, APIs, and tools, ensuring seamless integrations and enhance customer experiences through innovativ...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Unlock potential by driving the reliability and performance of enterprise-scale infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and automate while managing complex systemic chall...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Elevate enterprise AI workflows by designing reliable infrastructure systems, automating operations, and ensuring 24/7 availability. Tackle complex challenges while shaping the future of performance a...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career as you build and maintain resilient infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 reliability and performance. Lead initiatives that drive efficiency and innovation, impacting our solutions for en...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining product development by taking ownership of outcomes. Engage directly with customers, drive product decisions, and iterate quickly to deliver impactful solutions in a fast...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$190K - $210K *
Transform your career by owning and scaling cloud infrastructure, enhancing developer tools, and improving data reliability in a fast-paced healthcare environment focused on security and performance...
2 weeks ago
$72K - $138K *
Elevate your career by driving platform migrations and building event-driven processing pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data compliance and operational excellence while managing la...
1 week ago
$100K - $155K *
Optimize enterprise security by providing expert solutions for web application vulnerabilities. Collaborate with development and security teams to enhance risk management practices and streamline secu...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $155K *
Drive enterprise security by providing expertise in web application vulnerabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture through proactive solutions, process automation, and effective c...
2 weeks ago
Full Stack Software Engineer, API Experience
$135K - $160K *
Join us to build a transformative developer experience, collaborating across teams to create intuitive, scalable products that simplify AI integration for millions of users, while overseeing full stac...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Enterprise Application Developer
$85K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain custom solutions within an ERP system. Drive integration between enterprise platforms and create insightful reports, ensuring alignment with business needs...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing DOD technology systems, focusing on user experience improvements and design roadmaps while leveraging your expertise to support critical operations and drive innovation...
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.