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.
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
$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...
4 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...
1 week ago
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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
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...
Reposted 1 week ago
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...
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$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
Professional - Software Engineer III
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading SAP ABAP development for Plant Maintenance, Service Management, and Project System modules, ensuring optimal system performance and collaboration across technical teams to...
2 days ago
Senior Backend Engineer II - Patient Experience
$145K - $160K *
Manage and enhance our patient communications platform, ensuring reliable message delivery and system integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design APIs and drive technical direction wh...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of tolling modernization by designing and developing powerful .NET Core backend services and APIs. Contribute collaboratively in an Agile team to enhance and optim...
4 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Performance Engineering
$90K - $120K *
Elevate the performance of web and mobile platforms by optimizing speed and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, identify bottlenecks, and enhance system r...
1 month ago
iOS Engineer (Senior-Staff Levels)
$180K - $240K *
Inspire innovation as you develop high-performance iOS features, shaping cutting-edge applications with advanced AI and media capabilities. Collaborate across teams to deliver visually stunning user e...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in building and managing scalable backend systems across multiple platforms, ensuring reliable execution and comprehensive monitoring. Collaborate on API design and enterprise features...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Design and implement innovative web solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and optimize performance for high-dimensional data visualizations...
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$160K - $230K *
Join a team that's transforming federal solutions by building scalable, secure applications. Collaborate with AI engineers to deliver high-quality software that meets mission-critical needs across div...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Back-End (San Francisco)
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic engineering team to design and build backend services powering innovative e-commerce workflows, leveraging your expertise for scalability, reliability, and performance improvements acro...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$70K - $120K *
Innovate solutions in cloud-native application development using .NET and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable infrastructure and scalable services while leveraging modern AI...
3 weeks ago
Lead Application Security Engineer
$200K - $260K *
Join us to enhance application security capabilities, collaborating with engineering teams to implement robust security measures, conduct reviews, and lead threat modeling efforts in a dynamic, innova...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of complex moderation systems, balancing front-end and back-end architecture to ensure operational excellence, security, and user trust across a hig...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Customer Facing Applied AI
$188K - $235K *
Develop AI-powered systems from concept to production, collaborating with clients to identify needs, prototype solutions, and ensure quality. Engage closely with users to iterate and enhance product f...
5 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.