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 the design and implementation of innovative analytics solutions, transforming complex human capital data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI an...
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Unlock potential by designing and implementing analytics solutions that enhance workforce insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven products, ensuring scalability and go...
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Analyze and deliver innovative analytics solutions that empower clients to tackle complex workforce challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable data pipelines and actionable...
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Engineer innovative data solutions that empower AI and analytics for Human Capital, transforming complex data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impact...
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Innovate data-driven solutions by designing and implementing analytics products that enhance Human Capital services, ensuring data integrity and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional t...
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Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services, leveraging AI and data engineering to deliver actionable insights and drive client succe...
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Contribute to innovative analytics solutions by designing and implementing data-driven products that enhance Human Capital services, ensuring scalable and secure data architecture for AI and ML applic...
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Unlock potential by designing and implementing analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven insights, ensuring data integrity and scalability...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of secure web applications. Leverage your full-stack development skills to build scalable solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, tackling complex challen...
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Join a team that's dedicated to developing secure, scalable web applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise in a collaborative Agile environment to solve complex challenges and deliver impactful...
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Tackle mission-critical challenges as you support the U.S. Air Force's Test Operations by managing and enhancing OpenShift platforms, ensuring robust infrastructure for cutting-edge aerospace testing...
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Drive data-driven insights by building robust data models and pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable reports across various business functions, enhanc...
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Software Engineer- Equity Derivatives Trading Desk
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Tackle complex challenges as you design and develop trading applications, collaborating with traders and engineers to enhance systems that drive profitability in a fast-paced environment...
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Empower your software engineering career by directing AI to deliver full-stack solutions. You'll manage end-to-end feature development, leveraging AWS and AI tools to enhance productivity and quality...
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Join a dynamic team to shape the architecture of a cutting-edge AI healthcare platform. Lead backend systems design, tackle complex challenges, and drive technical strategy while mentoring engineers a...
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Build your career with a dynamic role focused on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, scalability, and automation in...
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Lead the development of next-gen Fleet Management Systems, driving hands-on engineering and mentoring teams. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-quality software delivery, integrating AI too...
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Elevate the future of fleet management by leading the development of innovative web and SaaS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery while mentor...
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Join a team that's shaping mission-critical C2 software solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment, tackling complex technical challenges to enhance global operations while developing and maintain...
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Transform our DevOps capabilities by enhancing CI systems and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency in build/test environments across AWS and A...
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Engineer robust data infrastructures and analytics capabilities. Collaborate with leading experts to design, develop, and optimize data pipelines while ensuring data quality and driving innovative dat...
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Drive innovation by leading AI-enabled data engineering initiatives, designing scalable solutions, and optimizing automation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance p...
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Senior Software Engineer, Agentic App Platform - Moveworks
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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.