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 - $250K *
Accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment by driving innovative software solutions for restaurants, improving customer interactions, and fostering seamless operations through team collaborati...
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$130K - $160K *
Elevate your career by architecting innovative security solutions in a collaborative environment. Engage with teams at all levels to solve complex identity challenges while contributing to a culture o...
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Software Engineer, Core Services
$150K - $180K *
Transform the infrastructure landscape by designing and optimizing scalable backend systems and services that empower product teams, enhance reliability, and enable rapid development across a dynamic...
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Transform healthcare solutions by leading the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to drive innovation and...
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Senior Backend Engineer, Integrations
$170K - $235K *
Join a team that's transforming integrations into a cohesive, high-quality API platform. You will lead backend development and operational reliability, driving collaborations and mentoring initiatives...
3 weeks ago
Application Developer 3 - (CNO, Reverse Engineering, Ghidra)
$245K - $299K *
Unlock potential by designing and integrating solutions for critical CNO projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance tools, tackle complex challenges, and support mission success in a fast-pa...
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Software Engineer III, Infrastructure
$147K - $210K *
Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges in systems programming and contribute to cutt...
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$170K - $210K *
Transform software development for space systems by leading design, optimization, and API architecture. Drive end-to-end product lifecycle and mentor engineers through Agile and DevSecOps practices in...
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Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure
$175K - $220K *
Optimize our AWS serverless platform to scale healthcare solutions efficiently, ensuring reliable, secure infrastructure while collaborating across teams to enhance developer productivity and system r...
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$175K - $225K *
Shape the future of healthcare through technology by leading software design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, own critical projects, and drive innovation while fostering a cul...
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AI Engineer, Platform and Runtime
$130K - $155K *
Innovate secure, scalable AI platforms on AWS, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and automate infrastructure, delivering robust solutions for produc...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of technology as a full-stack engineer, driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate closely with teams to create intuitive solutions in a fast-paced, AI-driven env...
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Software Engineer III - Data - Service Mesh - Developer
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative software solutions within an agile team, ensuring high-quality code and system stability while leveraging advanced AI tools to enhance productivity and streamlin...
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$183K - $229K *
Transform the future of software engineering by embedding with delivery teams, building production-quality systems from validated experiments, and ensuring seamless handoffs for long-term success in a...
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$166K - $195K *
Join a team that's redefining finance through innovative web solutions. In this role, you'll helm web development, delivering impactful products while collaborating with design and product teams to so...
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$230K - $300K *
Lead the charge in architecting scalable infrastructure for clinical audits. As a pioneering engineer, you'll drive reliability, observability, and developer efficiency in a pivotal role that advances...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Grok Connectors
$130K - $155K *
Engage in building robust integrations for enterprise tools, ensuring reliability and user trust. Architect and deploy features end-to-end while collaborating with customers to enhance AI utility and...
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Staff Engineer, Agentic Backend
$135K - $160K *
Join a high-impact team to build robust backend systems for intelligent agent functionalities. You'll shape production infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability, while collaborating closel...
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Web Application Architect 1 (INDG)
$95K - $125K *
Join a dynamic software development team to architect and deliver high-quality, scalable applications, making impactful design decisions and participating in the full software development lifecycle wi...
3 weeks ago
Member of Technical Staff, Agent Infrastructure
$170K - $400K *
Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure. Build the core platform powering intelligent agents, tackling systems challenges while collaborating closely with model builders and product teams to d...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Web3 Backend
$196K - $230K *
Drive the architecture and development of scalable backend systems for innovative crypto and DeFi solutions, ensuring high reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...
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Senior Software Engineer, Web3 Backend
$196K - $230K *
Join a team that's redefining finance by architecting and scaling innovative backend systems for crypto and decentralized finance. Drive impactful solutions while collaborating with cross-functional t...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Contribute to developing robust document processing systems that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Take ownership of your work, collaborate with leadership, and tackle complex AI cha...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT engineering to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge technology infrastructure. Lead impactful projects across systems engineering, networking, and cl...
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$80K - $90K *
Take ownership of building robust server-side applications and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our identity and access management system, while adapting to evolving priorities...
6 days 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.