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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Champion the development and enhancement of complex software systems, leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring adherence to design requirements and performance standards...
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Drive innovative solutions by designing scalable backend services and user interfaces for autonomous vehicle orchestration. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission-critical applications, bridging ro...
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Transform complex computing environments by deploying and troubleshooting high-performance solutions. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure seamless integration and exceptional service delivery...
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Champion innovative fintech solutions by leading our Engineering team. Drive product development for a robust ledger while fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes ownership and accountab...
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Join a team that's enhancing blockchain infrastructure to enable scalable microservices and APIs. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in payment systems and blockchain technology while ensuri...
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Join a team that's modernizing authentication systems, ensuring secure, scalable backend services for millions of users. You'll maintain legacy systems, lead migration efforts, and develop robust solu...
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Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing capabilities and ensure robust software practices...
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Lead the transformation of billing and revenue infrastructure, enhancing customer experience while driving strategic growth. Collaborate across Finance and Sales to innovate and scale operations withi...
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Payments Platform
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Engineer scalable backend systems for payment processing, ensuring high reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment capabilities and drive improvements in s...
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Associate Principal Engineer - Senior .NET Full Stack Engineer
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Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by leveraging your expertise in C#, .NET, and modern frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and drive t...
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Software Integration Engineer 3 (IDN - 197)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in software integration and automation. Join a dynamic team to enhance system performance and support cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environ...
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Senior Backend Software Engineer
$112K - $135K *
Elevate backend systems by designing robust infrastructures to manage high-volume telematics data, ensuring reliability and low latency to support advanced fleet intelligence applications across varie...
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Lead the charge in technical strategy and architecture for high-performance frontend solutions, enhancing gaming experiences through innovative frontend infrastructure and collaboration with global te...
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Drive innovation by leading teams to deliver high-quality, large-scale systems. Adapt to new technologies while ensuring exceptional customer experiences and fostering career growth through effective...
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Champion the design and operation of scalable backend systems for AI-driven healthcare applications, focusing on reliability, observability, and orchestration of complex workflows to enhance clinician...
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Build innovative software solutions as you develop and maintain the Apex Server application. Collaborate across teams to enhance functionality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high-quality deliverable...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering. In this early-career role, you'll build SQL ingestion processes, create dbt models, and learn the architecture of a modern Snowflake data sta...
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Member of Technical Staff, Agent Harness
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Shape the future of AI by building resilient backend systems for high-concurrency services and real-time streaming. Collaborate with researchers and engineers in a pivotal role with ownership over fea...
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ServiceNow / API Engineer – Integration Architecture
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Join a team that's dedicated to designing secure integrations for federal systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to deliver reliable services and enhance user outcomes in a remote enviro...
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$110K - $150K *
Lead the hands-on transformation of an enterprise data platform, ensuring compliance and correctness throughout the data workflow from ingestion to consumption, while mentoring junior engineers and su...
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Senior Software Engineer, AI Platform
$175K - $230K *
Help us build impactful AI applications for cancer care, collaborating across teams to create reliable, user-friendly products. This full-stack role requires senior-level expertise in both frontend an...
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Staff Software Engineer, New Programs
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Shape the future of digital healthcare by building innovative GI products. Lead experiments, navigate technical challenges, and mentor engineers while significantly impacting member health through sca...
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Lead product development and engineering efforts to create scalable solutions for GI health, collaborating across teams to drive innovation and improve user experiences through data-driven experimenta...
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Platform Tester - (Back-End Systems)
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Elevate the quality of healthcare technology by owning test strategies for platform components, enhancing automation, and ensuring stability across releases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
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Drive innovative software solutions by researching, designing, and developing integrated systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance navigation accuracy and integrity for FAA projects, ensuring high-qu...
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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.