High-Paying API Engineer Jobs
API Engineers play a crucial role in modern digital business world. They design and implement application programming interfaces (APIs) that connect digital platforms and services. This scope of work contributes significantly to the technological development and innovation of the company.
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As an API Engineer, you will enjoy a multitude of career opportunities and a high-level salary. You will work on challenging projects, improve your skills, and climb up the professional ladder. At Ladders, you can find vetted API Engineering jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Join our platform today and step up your career.
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API Engineer Jobs
$121K - $161K *
Seeking an experienced Senior Rust Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable distributed systems for a decentralized AI development platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Information Technology$121K - $161K *
Seeking an experienced Senior Rust Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable distributed systems for a decentralized AI development platform...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Information Technology$100K - $200K *
Your primary responsibility will be to build and maintain Invoiced, a leading invoice-to-cash platform that helps our B2B clients automate accounts receivable...
3w ago
• 8 - 10 years exp. • Finance & Insurance$150K - $180K *
The role is for a Senior Backend Engineer in the retail industry, located in Sunnyvale, CA. The candidate must have strong experience with Node.js and REST API development, and provide operations supp...
4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Business Services$75K - $100K *
UrbanLogiq is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team and work on building and maintaining products on top of their platform.
More than 4w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Education, Government & Non-Profit$110K - $140K *
Paradyme Management is seeking Technical Specialists - SIGINT Operators to conduct technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations. The role involves supporting operations with significa...
3w ago
• 8 - 10 years exp. • Aerospace & DefenseSenior Software Engineer, (Backend) Delivery Experience
$185K - $205K *
The Senior Software Engineer (Backend) for Delivery Experience will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend systems to enhance grocery fulfillment experiences. This role invol...
Reposted 2d ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • TransportationSoftware Engineer 2, Financial Platform
$112K - $154K *
The Software Engineer II, Financial Platform at Procore is responsible for designing, building, and shipping software solutions within the Financials domain. The role involves evolving the existing co...
3w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Enterprise Technology$284K - $315K *
The Principal Engineer will focus on software-defined networking and distributed systems, emphasizing control and data plane engineering. The role requires innovative cloud migration strategies, resil...
2d ago
• TransportationAVP, API Software Development Engineer - III
$95K - $160K *
The Assistant Vice President, Principal Software Engineer is responsible for leading the development and lifecycle management of consumer bank and credit servicing applications. This role requires dee...
Yesterday
• Less than 5 years exp. • Finance & InsuranceSoftware Engineer 2, Financial Platform
$112K - $154K *
The Software Engineer II, Financial Platform at Procore is responsible for designing, building, and shipping software solutions within the Financials domain. The role involves evolving a monolithic Ra...
2w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Enterprise TechnologySoftware Engineer - Regional Apps
$81K - $140K *
Auria is seeking Software Engineers to support the C2BMC program in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities include software development in Java for Regional Applications teams...
More than 4w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Aerospace & Defense$179K - $283K *
The Software Engineer 3 at Wyetech is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems for federal government customers. This role involves analyzing user requirements...
Yesterday
• 11 - 15 years exp. • Information Technology$179K - $283K *
The Software Engineer 3 at Wyetech is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems for federal government customers. This role involves analyzing user requirements...
Yesterday
• 11 - 15 years exp. • Information Technology$179K - $283K *
The Software Engineer 3 at Wyetech is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems for federal government customers. This role involves analyzing user requirements...
1w ago
• 15+ years exp. • Information TechnologySoftware Engineer, Backend - Institutional Products
$149K *
Coinbase is seeking experienced backend engineers to build the next generation of crypto-forward products and features. The role involves solving complex technical problems, decomposing a monolithic R...
3w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Finance & Insurance$136K - $200K *
Software Engineer III, Geo at Google responsible for developing next-generation technologies in the Geo team to build accurate and useful maps for users worldwide...
More than 4w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Enterprise TechnologyLocations near Washington:
Software Engineer, Tax Engineering
$135K - $202K *
The Software Engineer on the Tax Engineering team will play a pivotal role in transforming Block's tax platform, ensuring compliance with tax information reporting requirements. This position involves...
4d ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Information TechnologySoftware Engineer, Tax Engineering
$114K - $171K *
The Software Engineer on the Tax Engineering team will play a pivotal role in transforming Block's tax platform, ensuring compliance with tax information reporting requirements. This role involves col...
4d ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Information TechnologySoftware Engineer, Backend - Institutional Products
$147K - $174K *
Coinbase is seeking experienced backend engineers to build the next generation of crypto-forward products and features. The role involves solving complex technical problems, decomposing a monolithic R...
3w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Finance & Insurance$121K - $161K *
The API & Integration Tech Lead is a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive integration solutions that support enterprise-scale platforms. This role involves...
More than 4w ago
• 8 - 10 years exp. • Finance & Insurance$121K - $161K *
The API & Integration Tech Lead is a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive integration solutions that support enterprise-scale platforms. This role involves...
More than 4w ago
• 8 - 10 years exp. • Finance & InsurancePrincipal Engineer, Data Services
$136K - $283K *
Principal Engineer, Data Services at Yahoo News responsible for designing, building, and delivering new data services for engaging, data-driven products...
More than 4w ago
• 8 - 10 years exp. • Enterprise TechnologySoftware Engineer - 3 (Javascript)
$160K - $300K *
The Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, focusing on user requirements and system performance. This role involves debugging, designing new features, and lead...
Reposted 1w ago
• 15+ years exp. • Business ServicesSoftware Engineer - 3 (Javascript)
$160K - $300K *
The Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, focusing on user requirements and system performance. This role involves debugging, designing new features, and lead...
Reposted 1w ago
• 15+ years exp. • Business ServicesFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does an API Engineer do?
An API Engineer designs, implements, and maintains APIs. They are responsible for managing server and database related services and ensuring optimal performance of APIs for customers.
How to become an API Engineer?
A degree in computer science or a related field is usually required. Most employers also require experience with specific programming languages, like Java or Python, as well as an understanding of API development tools and techniques.
What are the career opportunities for an API Engineer?
API Engineers can progress to senior roles or move into related areas such as backend development or systems architecture. They may also work as freelance consultants.