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.
$120K - $145K *
Transform healthcare integration by designing and maintaining EMR/EHR systems. Collaborate across teams to build secure, scalable data pipelines and enhance interoperability, driving strategic initiat...
6 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of backend systems with impactful infrastructure design, advanced API development, and robust operational processes to ensure scalability and reliability in a dyn...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Optimize backend systems and data processing to ensure reliability and scalability, collaborating with a skilled team to design resilient services. Drive infrastructure enhancements and partner with c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure
$130K - $155K *
Innovate scalable data infrastructure for machine learning workflows, enhancing collaboration with research and product teams. Focus on developing high-throughput data pipelines while ensuring reliabi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $170K *
Optimize legacy systems by transforming monolithic Java/.NET services into cloud-native Python microservices. Collaborate with teams to design scalable REST APIs and ensure secure delivery through Dev...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $170K *
Transform legacy enterprise systems by crafting cloud-native Python microservices. Collaborate in Agile teams to build secure, lightweight APIs and streamline deployment in serverless and container en...
3 weeks ago
Sr Staff Software Engineer, AI Innovation
$196K - $291K *
Champion innovation in AI by transforming ambiguous challenges into scalable, secure products. Collaborate across teams to prototype and launch cutting-edge solutions, driving impactful results in rea...
Today
$118K - $177K *
Champion software development for unique underwater systems, collaborating with engineering leads and project managers. Drive the full software lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet operational needs whi...
1 week ago
$118K - $177K *
Shape innovative software solutions for unique underwater systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust design and implementation. Drive the full software lifecycle, from require...
1 week ago
$118K - $177K *
Join a dynamic team to lead software development for unique underwater systems, collaborating with engineering leads and customers. Drive software architecture decisions and ensure project success thr...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer, DNA Platforms
$186K - $285K *
Shape the future of DNA Platforms by defining architecture and engineering strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring scalability, security, and engineeri...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovation in data engineering by designing robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and analysis for dive...
Reposted 4 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Optimize your career by designing cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance insurance workflows. Collaborate with global teams, driving intelligent automation to transform decision-making processes in th...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate with a dynamic team to develop Python solutions for NLP and machine learning, focusing on text analytics and network analysis. Collaborate on building APIs and adapting to new technologies wi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Platform Engineer (IT Services)
$130K - $150K *
Drive the design and enhancement of hybrid infrastructure platforms, focusing on automation and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and self-service infrastru...
1 week ago
$130K - $261K *
Shape the future of cloud-native platforms by leading design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable solutions. Drive engineering excellence, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while remai...
1 week ago
Application Engineer 4 (Cloud Support)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by delivering secure cloud hosting environments, providing technical support, and integrating emerging security technologies to enhance mission success and enterprise scalability acro...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform K-12 education by architecting and developing cutting-edge software solutions that enhance the teaching and learning experience, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactfu...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure
$150K - $180K *
Drive the evolution of core platform infrastructure to support scalable engineering workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance, reliability, and security while owning proj...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Unlock potential by designing and maintaining backend services that enhance our platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a strong engineering culture in...
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Sr Software Engineer - Eater Real Time Pricing
$202K - $224K *
Drive the design and deployment of real-time pricing systems, enhancing marketplace efficiency through robust, scalable solutions and engineering leadership, while ensuring operational excellence and...
Reposted 4 days ago
Sr Software Engineer - Eater Real Time Pricing
$202K - $224K *
Shape the future by leading complex real-time pricing systems, ensuring high throughput and low latency. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful solutions while mentoring engineers to achie...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive engineering success with expert support, optimizing customer workflows and resolving complex build issues while enhancing user experience through collaboration and proactive problem-solving...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Product Engineer - Marketplace
$217K - $233K *
Take ownership of developing a live, metered Exchange system to transform data partnerships into billable services. Collaborate with engineers to enhance developer experience and tackle complex produc...
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.