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.
$130K - $160K *
Elevate our AI orchestration systems by engineering reliable, scalable backend solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences while building and automating workflows that drive executio...
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$150K - $196K *
Build and enhance backend systems by developing REST APIs, configuring monitoring, and creating CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable features and integrations, all while working...
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$124K - $196K *
Optimize backend systems by building REST APIs, enhancing integrations, and ensuring reliability. Collaborate with teams to develop CI/CD pipelines and monitor services, all while working remotely wit...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate closely with teams to create high-quality applications while adapting to new tools and process...
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$95K - $115K *
Accelerate software development and technical leadership across IT initiatives, ensuring system reliability and performance while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...
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$86K - $134K *
Unlock potential by designing and developing secure, scalable applications and AI-enabled solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance developer productivity and ensure reliable, high...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by developing scalable data pipelines and optimizing workflows in a collaborative environment. Support analytics initiatives and ensure data integrity while leveraging cloud technolog...
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Software Engineer II, Data Infrastructure - AV Labs
$171K - $190K *
Unlock potential by building robust data infrastructure for multimodal sensor data. Collaborate with senior engineers to design, deploy, and maintain high-throughput pipelines, ensuring reliability an...
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Software Engineer II, Data & ML Platform
$78K - $131K *
Transform data workflows by designing scalable tools that empower teams to leverage data effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform usability and reliability, driving inn...
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$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of AI automation by building backend systems and APIs that drive enterprise solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and performance, empowering custo...
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$120K - $145K *
Create impactful engineering solutions while leading diverse teams, driving product ownership, and enhancing collaboration to meet customer needs in a fast-paced environment that values both technical...
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Software Engineer - Front End (New York)
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to build user-focused software solutions, driving quality and velocity in product development. Influence engineering culture and architecture while owning projects from concept to...
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$110K - $170K *
Engage in building elegant, scalable cloud applications while collaborating with designers and product managers to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in product development...
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Engineer innovative solutions to complex challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver elegant, efficient, and scalable web applications that enhance user experiences and drive prod...
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$140K - $170K *
Optimize full-stack development by owning feature delivery from ideation to production. Collaborate across teams to balance speed and user value while driving measurable business impact through clear...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III, Technical Infrastructure
$147K - $210K *
Transform software solutions by leveraging your programming expertise to manage project priorities and deliver innovative AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale, enhancing user experiences for mi...
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$100K - $110K *
Lead the design and development of AI-driven solutions, collaborating with teams to integrate cutting-edge machine learning models and optimize performance while maintaining best practices in a dynami...
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$100K - $110K *
Help us design and deploy innovative AI models that enhance software capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimization in production settings...
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$100K - $110K *
Innovate at the forefront of AI technology by designing and implementing advanced machine learning models. Collaborate with teams to transform business challenges into scalable AI solutions that enhan...
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$100K - $110K *
Unlock the potential of AI by designing and deploying innovative machine learning models. Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate AI solutions, enhance software products, and drive technological a...
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$100K - $110K *
Drive innovation by design, developing AI-driven applications that enhance software capabilities, collaborating across teams to implement intelligent solutions, and shaping the future of technology wi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
$150K - $180K *
Elevate and scale Parker's backend systems, designing robust architectures and driving engineering excellence in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform your career by designing and scaling secure infrastructure for AI workloads across cloud and edge environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform reliability and impleme...
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$160K - $238K *
Elevate cloud infrastructure by joining a dynamic team focused on building next-gen platforms. Collaborate with engineers to enhance processes, drive best practices, and support developers in deliveri...
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$176K - $262K *
Join a dynamic Cloud Platform team to enhance core infrastructure, enabling diverse workloads. Collaborate with engineers to drive innovation, improve processes, and support developers in building nex...
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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.