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.
$82K - $125K *
Innovate within a dynamic team to enhance software tools for the energy sector. Collaborate with experienced engineers, leverage AI coding tools, and contribute to feature development, testing, and co...
6 days ago
$82K - $125K *
Develop and enhance software solutions for electric and gas distribution tools, leveraging AI coding assistants. Collaborate with experienced engineers to implement features, ensure quality, and optim...
6 days ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Agentic Applications
$180K - $230K *
Transform the future of legal tech by building AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges, enhance product functionality, and deliver reliable systems t...
2 days ago
$80K - $90K *
Unlock your potential by designing prompt strategies that enhance data annotation and localization workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-driven solutions, ensuring quality and...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer II - LLM Observability
$250K - $280K *
Empower the development of AI observability capabilities, architecting data models and infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into AI sys...
5 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Unlock potential by leading transformative ML initiatives. Shape large-scale recommendation systems and enhance user experiences through cutting-edge AI tools, driving strategic execution that impacts...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Explore your potential as a Data Engineer, shaping data architecture and pipelines to drive business intelligence. Collaborate with finance and payment stakeholders to develop key data products that s...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Engineer and scale data systems that enhance data-driven decisions. Collaborate with finance and payments teams to deliver reliable architectures, resilient pipelines, and foundational data products f...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Own the end-to-end data architecture, develop critical data pipelines, and enforce data quality standards to empower data-driven decisions and support analytics, ML, and product engineering efforts ac...
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$130K - $155K *
Lead the design and implementation of robust data architectures and pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights. Play a key role in enhancing data quality and op...
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend Full Stack - Financial Product
$159K - $278K *
Develop and enhance backend systems and user features, ensuring quality and collaboration with PMs and designers. Drive excellence in product delivery while focusing on user feedback and iterative imp...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Data Ingestion
$199K - $260K *
Champion the development of robust data ingestion pipelines, transforming pentest results into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and operational...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining pharmacy operations through AI. As a Senior Engineer, you'll drive features from concept to production, tackling complex healthcare integrations and ensuring robust perfo...
2 weeks ago
$131K - $171K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your Cloud expertise and programming skills to build robust solutions. Join our team to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and make a significant impact in a hy...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend-Fintech Platform
$168K - $280K *
Unlock complex systems in a dynamic environment by designing and scaling backend solutions for global payroll and payments. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational correctness and mentor fellow...
3 weeks ago
$157K - $235K *
Collaborate to design and build secure, scalable applications that enhance Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing processes. Own solutions from architecture to production support, ensuring data inte...
5 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion transformative change in Finance by automating processes, building impactful AI solutions, and empowering teams to sustain long-term efficiency through data-driven strategies and collaborativ...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform Finance workflows by developing AI solutions, automating processes, and enabling teams to take ownership of new tools. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to create innovative data-driven...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's transforming Finance workflows through innovative automation. Collaborate with experts to develop AI-driven solutions, enhancing operational efficiency while empowering teams to tak...
4 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Agent - Insurance
$120K - $145K *
Transform production-grade AI development by driving enterprise partnerships, guiding innovation, and owning the Agent Development Life Cycle in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with customers to...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Agent - Insurance
$110K - $130K *
Optimize the development of powerful AI agents driving innovation and efficiency across enterprises. You'll lead each stage of the Agent Development Life Cycle, collaborating with clients to tackle re...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Agent - Insurance
$110K - $130K *
Innovate AI agent development by designing robust systems that scale across industries. Partner with enterprises to deliver solutions that resolve real-world challenges, shaping the future of AI integ...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Architect and scale secure, cloud-native backend services using Python, GraphQL, and AWS. Lead design decisions and mentor engineers while fostering collaboration with technical teams and customers to...
4 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
$120K - $145K *
Innovate backend systems and infrastructure for a growing platform, collaborating with a small team to enhance reliability and scalability while solving complex technical challenges and shaping produc...
1 week ago
$86K - $134K *
Empower innovation by designing, coding, and debugging software applications. Collaborate with users to define requirements and enhance system functionality while leveraging emerging technologies like...
1 week 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.