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.
$130K - $155K *
Lead the design and delivery of scalable cloud-native microservices, ensuring architectural excellence and performance. Collaborate with distributed teams to enhance software functionality and mentor...
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Unlock your potential by building innovative TypeScript applications and AI-driven features. Own projects end-to-end, simplifying complex problems while enhancing our intelligence platform for analyst...
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Staff Engineer or Architect (AI Agentic Team)
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Staff Engineer or Architect (AI Agentic Team)
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Innovate by designing and building cutting-edge agent systems that enhance productivity and decision-making through AI, ensuring reliability and compliance in a regulated environment while owning feat...
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Grow your career with a technical leadership role tackling complex challenges while mentoring others and collaborating on impactful projects across multiple engineering teams, elevating standards and...
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Software Engineer II, iOS- Maps Mobile Platform
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Join the Maps Mobile Platform team to develop the geospatial engine powering Uber's iOS apps. Collaborate with engineers to create robust APIs and enhance user experiences for millions globally, drivi...
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Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing high-volume software applications in an Agile environment, solving complex engineering challenges to enhance healthcare information systems and...
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Transform business operations by analyzing processes and implementing technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to enhance Infrastructure Services across networking, serv...
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Unlock your potential as a key contributor in a fully remote team, developing AI-driven solutions and backend services. Collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring high-quality code and performance w...
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Empower your career by developing cutting-edge AI solutions in a fully remote role. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build backend services and enhance user experiences, driving impactful results in...
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Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver innovative cloud solutions powering real-time applications across various domains. Lead end-to-end feature development in a hands-on, full-stack environmen...
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Unlock potential by developing advanced software systems that enhance business operations, ensuring high-quality design and performance while collaborating with teams to solve complex technical challe...
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Innovate software solutions by developing and enhancing complex systems, working collaboratively or independently to meet user needs and improve systems design leveraging modern technologies and metho...
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Join our dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, tackling diverse challenges in real-time processing, large data sets, and innovative analytics. Your expertise will drive the des...
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Unlock potential by developing and enhancing complex software systems, working both independently and collaboratively. Engage in innovative analytics, real-time systems, and contribute to design and i...
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Chief Engineer (Staff Engineer)
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Join a team that's redefining the AI landscape in banking by architecting and building cutting-edge systems. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping a profitable domain, influencing outcomes, and ensuri...
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Engineer transformative AI solutions as a strategic partner across business functions. Collaborate to design and implement agentic systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency while effectively managi...
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Engineer scalable infrastructure for trading systems, focusing on automation and low-latency solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance, ensuring reliability and efficie...
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Engage in innovative backend development by building robust services and APIs. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform features, mentor junior engineers, and uphold high coding standards while driv...
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Optimize enterprise SaaS applications by architecting, automating, and enhancing workflows across platforms like Atlassian, Zoom, and Slack. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions and me...
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Software Engineer, Infrastructure
$160K - $300K *
Unlock potential by taking ownership of AWS infrastructure, crafting scalable, secure cloud systems, and designing effective developer platforms. Drive automation, enhance CI/CD processes, and ensure...
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Software Engineer, Infrastructure
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Join the forefront of cloud innovation, architecting robust infrastructure and developer platforms. Utilize infrastructure-as-code to enhance scalability, security, and developer productivity, ensurin...
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Software Engineer, Infrastructure
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Join a fast-paced team as you design and build scalable cloud infrastructure, ensuring security, efficiency, and developer productivity for a thriving engineering platform...
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Elevate data accuracy by analyzing user queries and improving AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure Prism delivers trustworthy insights, enhancing...
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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.