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.
Lead Analytics Engineer - Payments, Identity & Trust and Safety
$179K - $253K *
Transform data integrity and analytics for payments and trust systems, ensuring reliable metrics and quality insights. Lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance...
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Shape the future of agentic productivity by defining infrastructure strategies, building scalable systems, and collaborating across teams to enhance research and engineering efforts within a dynamic s...
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Senior Software Engineer- Backend GoLang (Remote)
$89K - $170K *
Pioneer innovative software solutions by developing and maintaining high-quality applications. Collaborate within a cross-functional team to enhance system performance and reliability, ensuring except...
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Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack, Angular, Java, AWS
$128K - $170K *
Advance your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions. Collaborate with teams to address challenges while enhancing product quality and performance in the healthcare supply chain...
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend
$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's building innovative backend systems to enhance flight safety. Collaborate with engineers and product partners to deliver scalable services and APIs, ensuring reliability and perform...
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Principal Product Manager, APIs, MCP & Developer Platform
$130K - $155K *
Transform and secure a unified API platform, ensuring seamless integration and consistent standards across products, while driving adoption and development productivity for operators and partners...
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Senior Software Engineer, .NET
$110K - $135K *
Lead the charge in developing scalable software solutions that empower clients. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll mentor teams, drive technical standards, and shape the future of our public-facing...
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Transform enterprise data management by leading the migration to a unified cloud-based data lake. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable architectures and optimize data pipelines...
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Accelerate progress at our company by designing and developing innovative Java applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance merchant onboarding capabilities and implement solutions...
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Senior Software Engineer - Platform
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining platform engineering by leveraging AI to enhance infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability for a high-traffic streaming service, impacting millions of users a...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate student financing by developing a core platform that enhances education access, supports financial aid processes, and promotes economic mobility through innovative product launches and a colla...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate educational access by joining a dynamic fintech team as a full-stack engineer. You'll build core financing solutions, drive product launches, and make a meaningful impact on students' success...
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Develop and scale backend services using FastAPI and databases, driving innovation in Generative AI workflows that enhance clinician efficiency and patient care. Collaborate with senior engineers to e...
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Join a team that's building cutting-edge network infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing environments. You'll design, deploy, and scale vital networks that support real production traffic...
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Software Engineer - Billing & Internal Tooling
$130K - $160K *
Grow your career with an innovative team enhancing billing and revenue systems. Own critical infrastructure decision-making at the intersection of finance, sales, and engineering to drive lasting orga...
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Sr. Software Engineer (Accounts)
$112K - $135K *
Develop high-performance account provisioning systems to empower global communication services. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability and efficiency while guiding junior engineers in best prac...
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Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 30393
$111K - $150K *
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Full Stack Product Engineer - Agentic AI
$130K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading the integration of AI features into a modern grocery OS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficienc...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions, enhancing mission-critical systems for DoD/IC programs. Collaborate across teams to implement algorithms and optimize performance in a...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in technical communication, project support, and customer engagement, translating requirements into actionable specifications. Drive collaboration between teams to innovate custom gear...
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Innovate software solutions by designing and implementing complex systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage modern technologies and deliver high-quality results while managing multiple dead...
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$160K - $190K *
Elevate network performance by designing and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, resolve issues, and maintain documentation, ensuring optimal network health an...
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$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in developing and implementing scalable network solutions, ensuring robust security measures and optimal performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance network infrastructure and resol...
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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.