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 3 - (Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)
$241K - $295K *
Take ownership of developing and maintaining large-scale web applications using Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver rapid, secure solutions in a dyna...
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$120K - $150K *
Execute data engineering initiatives by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for a leading AI platform, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data...
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$86K - $129K *
Partner with us to enhance customer experience by applying advanced optical inspection technologies. Travel to client sites for training, troubleshooting, and support, while optimizing product perform...
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$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by designing, coding, and testing software solutions in a collaborative environment. Engage in agile practices while addressing defined problems and ensuring software standards are me...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust data pipelines and analytics platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize data architecture, support AI initiatives, and ensure scalab...
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Principal Software Engineer, High Value Send
$150K - $180K *
Empower customer trust by owning technology strategy and architecture for high-value transfers. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems, drive new product innovations, and enhance reliabili...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate strategies for growth by leveraging AI, automation, and data pipelines to build scalable systems that enhance demand and pipeline generation. You will own the technical aspects that drive Eon...
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Senior Software Engineer II - Agentic Intelligence
$250K - $280K *
Drive innovation by designing and delivering advanced AI agents that leverage high-cardinality observability data. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance Canvas capabilities, ensuring agents perfo...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable data architectures and pipelines on Microsoft Fabric, collaborating across teams to enable high-performance data solutions that drive analytics...
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Software Engineer 1 - (Python, AI, REST APIs)
$169K - $207K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI integration in software development. Collaborate with senior engineers to create seamless, scalable solutions that enhance CNO workflows and support mission...
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Backend Engineer, Growth and Data
$160K - $350K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing AI data access by building scalable, robust backend systems that enhance user engagement and drive Hebbia's growth through innovative technologies and integrated sol...
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Backend Engineer, Growth and Data
$160K - $350K *
Elevate user experiences by building robust backend systems that power API integrations and enhance data management. Collaborate cross-functionally to design solutions that optimize performance and re...
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Backend Engineer, Growth and Data
$160K - $350K *
Design and implement robust backend systems to enhance user engagement and scalability. Collaborate with teams to create optimized APIs and services that empower customers and drive the growth of inno...
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Senior Software Engineer II - Agentic Intelligence
$183K - $206K *
Partner with us to innovate agent engineering, crafting unique observability solutions using high-cardinality data. Lead projects from prototype to production while enhancing Canvas capabilities for i...
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Software Engineer II (Frontend) - Customer Developer Observability
$169K - $232K *
Engage with us to enhance customer integrations through intuitive UI design. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver robust frontend solutions, ensuring an exceptional user experience while optimiz...
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$140K - $240K *
Deliver scalable backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining production-grade services that support diverse internal and external applications, ensuring reliability and performance in a...
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$140K - $240K *
Empower innovation by designing and maintaining scalable backend systems that drive AI workflows and operational decision-making. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, high-performance service...
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$102K - $231K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications while optimizing performance...
1 week ago
$99K - $125K *
Help us develop and enhance complex software systems in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to create scalable solutions using modern development tools...
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Software Engineer - Applied AI
$130K - $160K *
Shape the future of AI by developing robust systems that enhance agent performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype solutions, build integrations, and drive adoption, ensuring sca...
1 week ago
Software Engineer - Applied AI
$130K - $155K *
Partner with us to drive innovation as you build and scale AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into reliable production solutions that enhance user ex...
1 week ago
Platform Engineer - Aravo Integrations
$162K - $199K *
Join a team that's driving integration excellence by designing and maintaining connections between key systems. This role requires collaboration across departments to enhance supplier management and o...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion the development of robust backend applications and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the mortgage industry. Drive projects from design to depl...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative automation solutions in system security evaluation, focusing on streamlining processes and continuous monitoring across project lifecycles. Leverage your expertise to enhance backend...
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Software Engineer 4 - Revenue Infrastructure
$250K - $413K *
Engineer scalable revenue financial workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create robust architectures and configurable data pipelines that support global financial processes...
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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.