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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Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...
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Enterprise - Software Engineer - REST, OOP, Linux
$150K - $275K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by designing and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with talented engineers to deliver high-quality software while leveraging...
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Software Engineer - Backend (Product)
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Design and deliver robust backend systems for enterprise security teams, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to take features from concept to mass depl...
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Software Engineer - MeritFirst
$110K - $130K *
As a Software Engineer at MeritFirst, you will develop, test, and deploy software solutions that enhance the hiring process through merit-based assessments. You will work closely with stakeholders to...
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Software Engineer - MeritFirst
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Shape the future of recruitment technology by designing and building a trusted platform. Collaborate with teams to enhance candidate and employer experiences through innovative assessments, system des...
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Help us build innovative data solutions that support national security missions. Join a dynamic team of Data Engineers to ensure data availability and scalability, leveraging cutting-edge technologies...
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Join a dynamic technology team as a Software Engineer, focusing on application development, cloud integration, and AI product innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions an...
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Software Engineer (Full Stack)
$120K - $200K *
Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to build high-performance, user-facing trading products. Shape the future of real-time web applications while collaborating across the stack to deliver...
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GHR AI Engineer - Agentic Integrations (MCP / A2A / Python / APIs) AVP
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Empower your career by driving AI integrations that enhance employee experiences, leveraging Python and APIs. Collaborate across teams to build secure, scalable solutions that transform internal opera...
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Develop and optimize end-to-end software infrastructure for advanced AI systems, enhancing frontend interfaces and backend services to ensure seamless integration and high performance in production en...
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Drive the resilience and scalability of managed services by architecting cloud-native systems and leading a high-performance SRE team, while enhancing customer implementations and ensuring optimal per...
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Elevate the Solutions Architecture team by developing internal tools and automations that enhance workflows, drive efficiency, and support scalable solutions. Collaborate closely with architects to tr...
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Join a dynamic team to own the agent harness, ensuring reliable workflows and evaluations for long-horizon agents. Design backend services and integrations while prioritizing security and data integri...
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Member of Technical Staff, Back-end & API
$135K - $160K *
Create innovative backend solutions that handle millions of requests daily, ensuring reliability and scalability. Act as an API steward, optimizing for developer experience as the system grows and mee...
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$80K - $95K *
Explore your potential as an Application Engineer, driving custom HVAC solutions by collaborating with sales and engineering teams to deliver accurate designs, proposals, and project management, while...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform customer experiences by designing and implementing custom HVAC systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet specifications and contribute to bus...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive system improvements and enhance applications by identifying opportunities, implementing innovative designs, and maintaining quality code while collaborating with teams to leverage new technologi...
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$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by developing innovative ground satellite operations software, leveraging your Python and AWS expertise to enhance scalability and performance in a collaborative Agile environment...
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Engage with cross-functional teams to review technical specifications, select pumps, and prepare proposals. Provide excellent technical support and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic, c...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing a sophisticated healthcare SaaS platform by designing, implementing, and maintaining full-stack features that enhance user experience and system performance in a dynamic...
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Senior Software Engineer, Product
$110K - $130K *
Transform user engagement by building features end-to-end on a dynamic platform. Collaborate with teams to design and implement solutions that enhance connectivity in a scalable environment using cutt...
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Sr. Software Engineer - API & Auth Platform
$170K - $195K *
Innovate with us as you build and enhance GraphQL APIs, focusing on security and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop authentication systems and drive the evolution of our i...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee the development of integrated supply chain and manufacturing workflows, building systems that enhance visibility, streamline operations, and facilitate collaboration across departments, while...
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Help us enhance our Core Banking System by designing scalable backend services using Go and CockroachDB. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability in a hybrid wor...
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$82K - $147K *
Engage in user-focused design and development as you advocate for positive experiences across UI, CLI, and API. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resolve issues, and contribute to a cultu...
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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.