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.
Backend Engineer - Concumer & Commerce
$140K - $219K *
Build and deploy robust ASR API services, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to enhance features and support B2B clients, while managing incident response and optimizing...
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Backend Engineer - Concumer & Commerce
$140K - $219K *
Take ownership of designing and deploying cutting-edge ASR API services, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating with teams to enhance customer experience and drive innovation in...
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Sr. Software Engineer II - Tech Lead - Data Products
$115K - $192K *
Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of a data product team, driving architecture and design decisions while collaborating closely with engineers and product managers to deliver impactf...
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Software Engineer, Data Governance
$135K - $160K *
Advance data governance for a high-impact platform managing 70B events daily. Shape architectural strategy, enhance privacy, and mentor engineers within a collaborative environment, ensuring complianc...
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Software Engineer, Data Governance
$150K - $180K *
Unlock innovative data governance solutions by architecting scalable systems that manage the secure flow and integrity of data across a high-volume platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams...
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Software Engineer - LLM Applications and AI Agents
$162K - $387K *
Engineer cutting-edge AI solutions by leveraging advanced LLM technology while collaborating with teams to develop intelligent systems that address real-world industry challenges, ensuring innovation...
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Software Engineer III - Guidewire (Claims Center)
$64K - $147K *
Join a dynamic team responsible for designing, developing, and managing applications. Leverage your coding expertise in Java, .NET, and JavaScript while ensuring application quality and production sup...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer III - Guidewire (Claims Center)
$64K - $147K *
Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and support innovative applications and systems. Leverage your coding expertise in various languages to enhance software solutions while ensuring adherence to i...
3 weeks ago
Back-end Engineer - Data Platforms
$155K - $215K *
Shape the future of data platforms by leading backend development for enterprise-grade solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable systems, optimize performance, and drive...
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Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Cobalt
$186K - $266K *
Unlock powerful app experiences by optimizing native runtime performance for connected TVs. Leverage modern C++ and Rust in a hands-on role, collaborating with a small team to enhance speed and effici...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure
$125K - $150K *
Grow your career by designing and developing scalable backend systems while leveraging AWS and big data technologies to ensure high-performance, secure infrastructure that supports data-driven solutio...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Build scalable cloud-native applications using Java and Microsoft Azure. Engage in designing, developing, and supporting APIs and integration services while leveraging modern technologies and DevOps p...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer II - Enterprise Foundations
$192K - $202K *
Lead the charge in architecting and integrating complex systems for a scalable retail platform. Drive multi-quarter projects, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high...
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$91K - $179K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by designing and delivering scalable, secure data and features for Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationali...
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$91K - $179K *
Reimagine AI solutions by designing and delivering scalable, secure data and features for Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize LLM capabilities and ensure...
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$91K - $179K *
Optimize AI solutions by designing and delivering scalable data and features for Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient AI applicatio...
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$91K - $179K *
Unlock the potential of AI by designing and delivering innovative solutions that enhance Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure AI systems that drive...
5 days ago
$91K - $179K *
Unlock innovative AI solutions by designing and operationalizing data and features for Human Capital AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable AI a...
5 days ago
$91K - $179K *
Drive innovative AI solutions by designing and operationalizing data and features for Human Capital AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable AI se...
5 days ago
$91K - $179K *
Design and implement AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure data pipelines and LLM applications, ensuring high-quality governance and performance for Human...
5 days ago
$91K - $179K *
Transform your career by designing and delivering AI solutions that power Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and reliable AI systems, ensuring q...
5 days ago
$91K - $179K *
Drive innovation by designing and implementing AI solutions that enhance Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient AI systems, ensuring...
5 days ago
$91K - $179K *
Innovate AI solutions by designing and operationalizing data and features for Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable AI applications, ensuring qual...
5 days ago
$91K - $179K *
Unlock potential by designing and delivering AI solutions that enhance Human Capital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure systems that support real-time inferenc...
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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.