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.
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Transform business insights into actionable strategies as a Business Analyst. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive technology solutions, ensuring alignment between bu...
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Empower cross-functional teams by gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into actionable insights, and driving process improvements to enhance decision-making and project outc...
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Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and strategy. Leverage your analytical skills to gather requirements, improve processes, and support decision-making in a fast-paced soft...
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Empower business success by bridging needs and tech solutions. Collaborate with teams to transform complex requirements into actionable insights, driving product development and process improvements i...
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Unlock potential by analyzing complex business requirements in financial services. Collaborate with application and engineering teams, drive data analysis, and support stakeholders to achieve project...
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Shape the future of financial services by collaborating on analytical use cases and requirements. Lead discussions with stakeholders, document findings, and ensure technical alignment for successful p...
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Senior Backend Software Engineer
$180K - $235K *
Join us to drive complex backend projects, tackle architecture challenges, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in a dynamic environ...
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Senior Backend Software Engineer
$149K - $235K *
Lead complex backend projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring junior developers. Collaborate across teams to drive initiatives and ensure high-quality code throug...
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Lead the design and implementation of data governance frameworks, prioritizing complex data requirements across stakeholders. Build intelligent dashboards and analyze large datasets to deliver insight...
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Drive innovation as a Software Engineer, enhancing complex systems and algorithms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver mission-critical solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability acro...
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Unlock potential by developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with engineers to analyze requirements, design solutions, and ensure quality across mission-critical functions in a d...
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Lead Engineer, Platform Engineering
$200K - $220K *
Lead and innovate within Ecommerce Engineering, driving technical initiatives and architecture for scalable platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences across mobile and web, ensurin...
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Senior Software Engineer, Core Systems
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Help us shape the future by developing onboard systems for energy-producing devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data reliability and optimize software for marine environments, ensuring...
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Application Engineer - Digital
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Lead the charge in developing innovative test solutions for high-performance semiconductor devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and drive technology advancemen...
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Software Engineer III - Enterprise Architecture
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Join a dynamic team to enhance software development practices, automate deployments, and drive innovation in enterprise architecture. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver high-quality soluti...
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Join a team that's redefining drug design through AI, turning cutting-edge models into user-friendly tools for biologists. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers while creating innovative...
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Software Engineer II (Backend Java)
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Engineer innovative backend solutions in a dynamic Agile team, focusing on REST API development and integration. Collaborate on defining requirements and delivering high-quality software that meets in...
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Sr Software Engineer - BigQuery
$123K - $183K *
Engineer robust Java-based backend solutions and data workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize real-time data processing and reporting systems, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. F...
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Backend Software Engineer, GTM Innovation
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Shape the future of AI by building robust systems for next-gen agents. Collaborate across teams to turn concepts into scalable solutions, enhancing agent performance and user engagement in this hands...
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Champion innovation by architecting and implementing full-stack features using Typescript, React, and Node. Drive end-to-end product development, optimize user experiences, and own analytics infrastru...
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Join a team that's building a cutting-edge Client Performance Portal. Lead the architecture and integration of client-facing solutions, ensuring seamless data access and compliance while driving full...
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Join a dynamic Data Platform team where you'll design, develop, and optimize end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring data quality and availability for business insights while working with innovative AWS s...
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$320K - $405K *
Engineer data solutions that empower analytics across teams, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product metrics and drive data-driven...
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Unlock the potential of data by building scalable analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring data integrity and empowering se...
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Champion innovative full stack development, optimizing user experiences while mentoring a small team; leverage modern web technologies to shape the future of AI-driven applications and lead impactful...
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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.