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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Develop and maintain data pipelines for sensor data processing, ensuring high-quality geospatial deliverables for client use. Collaborate with teams to optimize data platforms within a fast-paced envi...
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Join a team that's revolutionizing pharmacy operations with AI. As a Software Engineer, you'll independently ship impactful features and fixes, collaborating closely with experienced engineers in a fa...
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$131K - $169K *
Advance your career by leading large-scale projects, enhancing system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive customer impact and engineering excellence in a dynamic enviro...
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Software Engineer II, Data Lakehouse
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Shape the future of data infrastructure by enhancing the Data Lakehouse team's capabilities to enable seamless data storage and analysis, impacting internal and external stakeholders with high-volume...
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Elevate your career by designing and maintaining enterprise data integration pipelines. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions using Microsoft Dataverse, Power Platf...
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Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...
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Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through cloud-based solutions. You'll architect and maintain high-performance data pipelines and robust platforms, enabling rapid decision...
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Innovate as a Senior Frontend Engineer, owning product areas from design to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and performance, while tackling complex challenge...
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Empower your career by leading software design and testing initiatives. Collaborate with teams to develop, implement, and validate software applications while ensuring compliance with industry standar...
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Staff Software Enginer, Backend - Payments Platform
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Lead the charge in architecting scalable payment systems that process billions in transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and compliance while mentoring engineers to elevate...
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Software Engineer, Infrastructure
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Shape the future of AI-native security solutions by architecting scalable systems that address real-world challenges faced by global teams, while promoting collaboration and efficiency in a dynamic en...
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Software Engineer, Research - Human Data
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Lead the charge in building robust full-stack systems that empower AI models through innovative alignment techniques, enhancing feedback collection, data workflows, and infrastructure scalability to f...
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Join us to transform complex data into scalable pipelines that drive analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust data architectures and ensure data integrity...
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Unlock seamless technology experiences by managing endpoint devices, supporting users, and transitioning legacy systems to modern environments. This hands-on role requires technical expertise and stro...
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Tackle complex data integration challenges that shape our AI platform. Own the lifecycle of building resilient data systems across enterprise environments, ensuring real-time access and reliability fo...
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Join us to build and maintain robust data integration pipelines that enhance our AI platform, managing complexity across diverse systems. You'll own the lifecycle from design to deployment while monit...
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Unlock the power of integration by building robust data systems that drive real-time insights for Hebbia's AI. This hands-on role demands technical expertise and ownership of complex processes, ensuri...
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Innovate with us to enhance our Java-based applications, ensuring robust production support and seamless migration processes while leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Couchbase fo...
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Unlock innovative solutions by leading technical teams to develop user-focused products. Drive AI strategy, foster continuous learning, and ensure technical governance while solving complex challenges...
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Elevate your career by leading the development of innovative AI-driven tax and accounting solutions. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and shape the future of scalable, resilient software e...
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Software Engineer II, User Facing Applications
$135K - $142K *
Transform the future of healthcare technology by developing innovative software solutions for robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly applications that enhance...
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Software Engineer, Communities
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing community building by empowering organizers with self-serve directories and call-routing capabilities. Drive innovation from front to back-end while ensuring data in...
4 weeks ago
Software Engineer II - Integrations
$110K - $165K *
Transform integrations by designing, building, and maintaining robust API solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and elevate operational efficiency in an innovative environment...
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Lead architectural direction and drive complex initiatives in Cloud Cost Management. Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and enhance platform capabilities through AI and automation, ensuring s...
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Backend Software Engineer, Cooperative AI (Evals)
$130K - $155K *
Optimize backend systems and infrastructure for ML/LLM evaluation, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance support automation and knowledge access. Drive the development lifecycle while ensuring s...
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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.