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.
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by designing innovative data architectures and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise solutions and optimize public-facing platforms while le...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Empower innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance and support the Data & AI platform. Drive operational efficiency, ensure platform reliability, and contribute to automation i...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
$188K - $242K *
Champion large-scale projects from discovery to launch, enhancing customer impact through collaboration and technical leadership. Drive system performance and security while mentoring peers in a dynam...
Today
$120K - $145K *
Unlock the potential of ML engineering by engaging developers, creating impactful demos, and enhancing product documentation. Collaborate closely with the community to drive adoption and feedback for...
2 weeks ago
$173K - $259K *
Empower innovation by developing intelligent features for AI agents, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced models into user-centric enterprise software, ensuring high-quality...
1 week ago
$180K - $270K *
Innovate and design advanced ML systems for scalable AI agents, collaborating in a cross-functional team to deliver impactful solutions that enhance human workflows while ensuring reliability and expl...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $216K *
Champion the development of high-performance REST APIs, leading architectural decisions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and establish best practices in...
1 week ago
$120K - $216K *
Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of high-performance backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish API standards and mentor engineers, driving innov...
1 week ago
$168K - $240K *
Join our dynamic team to lead the development of scalable internal engineering platforms. Use your expertise in software, infrastructure, and operations to innovate tools that enhance efficiency, reli...
1 month ago
$168K - $240K *
Transform your expertise into a platform that empowers engineering teams. Drive scalable, secure infrastructure solutions that enhance operational efficiency and the development of innovative financia...
1 month ago
$120K - $145K *
Explore the opportunity to manage and evolve complex multi-prem platform architecture. Collaborate with engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence across diverse environments while leveraging...
Reposted 4 days ago
$146K - $272K *
Engineer robust data infrastructures that drive AI innovations for complex document processing while ensuring compliance, security, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead th...
3 weeks ago
$146K - $272K *
Lead the charge in shaping a robust data platform that supports AI innovation while maintaining stellar reliability, compliance, and security standards. Drive technology decisions and team development...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer 3 - (DevOps, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Automation)
$232K - $283K *
Deliver innovative software solutions by leading CNO development projects, integrating AI/ML technologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational tools and workflows. Drive project...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Open Source Server
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to the development and optimization of core server systems, improving performance and developer experience in a collaborative environment while tackling distributed systems challenges acros...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Open Source Server
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to design and improve a distributed systems platform, enhancing features and performance. Collaborate with peers to solve complex engineering challenges and elevate the developer e...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $125K *
Explore innovative solutions in scientific computing, transforming advanced algorithms into efficient software. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance signal and image processing applica...
2 weeks ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Institutional Exchange
$262K - $309K *
Innovate robust trading systems by leading architectural strategies and cross-team alignment. Shape the future of institutional trading with high-impact solutions while mentoring the next generation o...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$180K *
Engage with enterprise customers to lead technical solutions, troubleshoot integrations, and drive proofs of concept. Collaborate with senior engineers and sales teams to ensure successful deployments...
1 week ago
Senior Data Engineer - API Platform Engineer - CDH
$112K - $135K *
Champion the design and development of scalable API & AI gateway platforms, leading architectural decisions and mentoring teams to ensure secure, high-performing solutions across cloud and hybrid envi...
6 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Drive technical excellence by leading full-stack architecture, mentoring engineers, and shaping scalable systems that support our rapid growth while delivering resilient applications for customers and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platforms
$147K - $210K *
Drive innovation by developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability, ensuring seamless user experiences ac...
Yesterday
Software Engineer 3 - (Python, AI, NLP)
$241K - $295K *
Lead the development of an innovative AI-driven platform, collaborating with cyber analysts to integrate diverse data sources, enhance workflows, and build adaptive solutions that drive automation and...
3 weeks ago
Integrations Operations Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic integrations team to resolve high-impact integration issues, enhance network reliability, and build customer relationships while optimizing processes and delivering exceptional technica...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$138K - $218K *
Unlock the potential of data by designing scalable architectures and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and drive strategic decisions while mentoring junio...
2 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.