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 *
Help us architect and scale AI-driven cybersecurity platforms by developing robust backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure APIs and optimize performance in a fast-pa...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of data engineering by leading end-to-end initiatives, building robust pipelines, and integrating healthcare systems. Drive innovation with Snowflake, ensuring data accessibility whil...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity & API Transformation
$139K - $174K *
Join our team to shape the future of our platform by designing robust APIs, improving service connectivity, and evolving legacy systems into modern architectures, all while fostering a collaborative e...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform operations by leading a team to enhance ETO delivery, develop vacuum expertise, and improve processes for increased efficiency. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety compliance...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform data management by designing and maintaining scalable cloud-based pipelines. Lead integration efforts, ensure data quality, and optimize performance while collaborating with teams to impleme...
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Software Engineer (3) - Core Engineer 3
$110K - $130K *
Join us to engineer and optimize full-stack software solutions while leading the integration of AI tools, automating CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring robust backend services for enhanced operational effi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize data systems and pipelines as a key player in building robust AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality data flow for analytics and model development within an agile team committed to impactful...
3 weeks ago
$82K - $152K *
Join a team that supports Federal Law Enforcement by optimizing data processes, analyzing large datasets, and creating innovative solutions. Utilize your technical skills in programming and database m...
4 weeks ago
Integration Engineer (Chicago)
$110K - $130K *
Transform client engagement by leading integration engineering efforts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive revenue and educate users about technical concepts and best practices. You...
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Software Engineer, Billing & Payments
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in crafting innovative software solutions that enhance user interactions in healthcare applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features for patien...
1 month ago
Implementation Engineer II, Fusus
$95K - $115K *
The Solutions Architect II at Axon is a client-facing role responsible for leading technical projects and delivering integrations that enhance public safety solutions. This position requires collabora...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$165K - $190K *
Transform healthcare data processing by building robust data pipelines and core models to enhance data integrity and accessibility, working alongside senior engineers for deep expertise and growth opp...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer I, Data Storage
$159K - $215K *
Optimize integration processes to empower teams in utilizing Data and ML systems. Collaborate across functions to build solutions that enhance product capabilities, reduce friction, and provide valuab...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Engage in building a robust software platform, designing APIs, and developing reusable capabilities that enhance developer experience and evolve the technology for enterprise and consumer products...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer 2 - (Python, AI, APIs)
$199K - $244K *
Drive innovation as a Software Engineer, integrating AI into workflows. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable solutions, enhance system interoperability, and support mission-critical operations w...
1 week ago
Software Engineer, Payments Infrastructure
$150K - $180K *
Advance secure payment infrastructures by designing seamless protocols and tokenization systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while elevating the quality of user interactions across...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize data pipelines and storage systems to ensure seamless, secure data flow across SaaS products. Collaborate with teams to design and maintain high-performance databases, enhancing reporting cap...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III, Network Platform
$165K - $206K *
Explore new challenges by building automated network solutions that enhance scalability and reliability for internal applications, delivering impactful backend services using Python and Terraform in a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system architecture and resolve issues while mentoring junior developers...
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of scalable enterprise applications by leading technical designs, collaborating across teams, and mentoring junior members to deliver high-quality software solutions in a dynamic envi...
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading technical designs and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Mentor junior members and assess architectural impacts while driving innovation...
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead technical designs and collaborate across functions, driving innovative solutions for scalable enterprise applications while mentoring junior members and enhancing system ar...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions. Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and security while collabora...
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$125K - $150K *
Unlock your potential by designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security for applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement best practices in a fast...
1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Drive the development of backend services and APIs for creator insights, ensuring data accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data models and pipelines, deliverin...
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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.