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 - Partner Platform
$135K - $160K *
Elevate your engineering career by creating impactful integrations in AI. Collaborate with industry leaders to build and optimize production systems, driving innovation and enabling developers to harn...
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$71K - $125K *
Advance your career by developing and supporting software solutions, ensuring system performance and client satisfaction while collaborating with a dynamic team. Embrace mentorship and contribute to c...
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$70K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support and solutions. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to drive product knowledge and sales effectiveness while managing...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to build and maintain a robust data platform, ensuring clean, reliable data ingestion and transformation for healthcare analytics. Leverage your expertise to enhance data quality a...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform our software delivery processes by leading automation and CI/CD initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment efficiency, application reliability, and improve ov...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Grow your career with an innovative role where you will lead application security initiatives, integrating security practices into software development while collaborating closely with engineering to...
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$120K - $145K *
Grow your career with an impactful data engineering role that involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and infrastructure to elevate analytics and machine learning capabil...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Build scalable business intelligence solutions that empower stakeholders with insights, enhance data architecture, and drive strategic outcomes through analytics and continuous improvement across the...
1 week ago
$140K - $232K *
Engineer scalable data streaming systems, collaborating with a top-tier team to enhance our Kafka-based pipeline. Own projects from concept to production, tackling complex engineering challenges in re...
3 weeks ago
Private Development Engineer III/ IV
$83K - $108K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in civil engineering to manage and coordinate private development projects. Engage with stakeholders and ensure compliance with engineering standards thro...
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$140K - $232K *
Take ownership of high-scale systems as a Senior Software Engineer, driving impactful projects from concept to production within a collaborative team. Leverage your expertise to tackle engineering cha...
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$140K - $232K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance our data export system, driving innovation in building and maintaining a Kafka-based event pipeline. Collaborate with skilled engineers to tackle engineering challenges...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $232K *
Unlock potential by architecting and evolving a robust Kafka-based event pipeline, ensuring high-scale performance and real-time analytics for our data export system while collaborating closely with a...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic engineering team in developing high-quality remote software solutions. Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure scalable applications while embracing best practices and...
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$90K - $110K *
Innovate software solutions that enhance pharmaceutical research processes. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and maintain applications aiming for efficiency and impact in the healthcare indu...
3 weeks ago
$147K - $165K *
Join our innovative team to lead the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge software and SDK solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product performance and quality...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $200K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing blockchain interoperability, designing robust backend systems for decentralized applications. Leverage your engineering skills in a dynamic environment that embraces...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Gov Systems
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development of high-security software solutions for government clients, ensuring seamless deployment and compliance by integrating innovative technologies in air-gapped environments while col...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, ChatGPT Shopping
$150K - $180K *
Empower innovation by designing full stack product experiences that blend AI, user-centered design, and interactive interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams to rapidly prototype and enhan...
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Software Engineer 3 - (Python, Bash, IDA Pro)
$225K - $275K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing software engineering excellence. Lead the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
1 week ago
Software Engineer 3 - (Python, Bash, IDA Pro)
$225K - $275K *
Join a team that's driving innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing applications. Collaborate with engineers to ensure system integrity and lead integration testing while en...
1 week ago
Software Development Engineer III
$113K - $147K *
Elevate your career in Software Development by driving innovative solutions through the entire software lifecycle. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance quality software for leading technolog...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
The Senior Software Engineer will join a dynamic team at Arch, focusing on building an AI-driven analytics platform for HVAC contractors to promote energy-efficient technologies. This role involves en...
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Software Engineer, Banking Automation & AI
$125K - $200K *
Engineer innovative automation solutions for banking operations, leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows. Collaborate with a high-performing team in a dynamic environment, driving technology developm...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Back-End Focus
$110K - $130K *
Transform our insurance platform through scalable Ruby and Typescript applications. Lead engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and deliver impactful features in a dynamic, growing environment...
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.