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At Ladders, we offer you the best API Engineer job positions that not only offer a high salary, but also immense growth opportunities. Land the perfect job with the help of our professional platform.

What does an API Engineer do?

An API Engineer plays a critical role in software development, creating APIs that allow different software systems to interact. Their work is key to building smooth and efficient digital systems.

What are the qualifications for API Engineer jobs?

A degree in Computer Science or a related field, strong understanding of API protocols and methodologies, and experience with relevant technologies and frameworks are commonly required for API Engineer jobs.

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$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in developing automated system security solutions. Collaborate in projects focused on data management, API development, and process enhancement for streamlined ope...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate our backend services by developing and maintaining robust APIs that enable innovative customer solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance, scalability, and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Architect and develop high-performance, secure APIs, driving integrations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance web and mobile applications using modern technologies and best practi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $440K *

Champion the development of a scalable API for global model delivery. Own high-throughput systems ensuring low latency and availability while enhancing infrastructure capabilities with Rust or C++. Dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $260K *

Take ownership of designing and developing scalable enterprise solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to expedite software delivery and enhancing API quality while leveraging modern tool...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $260K *

Drive innovative solutions by designing and developing APIs that enhance application delivery for cross-functional teams, ensuring scalability, quality, and continuous improvement across the software...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Innovate your career as you work collaboratively with analysts and technical experts to develop and manage APIs, build applications, and optimize geospatial data workflows in a dynamic defense environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $150K *

Optimize your impact by developing APIs and applications to enhance precision-guided munition resources. Collaborate with analysts and developers in a dynamic team setting, leveraging data to drive op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $115K *

Join a team that designs and develops RESTful APIs to enhance front-end applications. Collaborate on modifying existing APIs and crafting new solutions while ensuring database support, process improve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Champion the evolution of a high-performance Client Experience Portal, architecting seamless integrations and interactive tools for developers, while enhancing API governance and creating high-quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $120K *

Develop and collaborate on innovative microservice APIs across diverse teams, influencing future payment technologies. Participate in agile processes and drive systems enhancements while shaping softw...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $120K *

Optimize the development of robust API frameworks while collaborating across teams to enhance payment solutions. Contribute to innovative projects and shape the future of financial technology in a dyn...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $120K *

Join a dynamic IT team to develop and enhance microservice APIs, engaging in collaborative innovation events and taking part in agile practices to shape the future of financial technology and streamli...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your Tier 3 technical support skills to drive customer success. Collaborate with enterprise clients, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance the adoption of cutting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by architecting and automating a scalable API platform. Your expertise will enhance reliability, observability, and CI/CD practices, ensuring operational excellen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of military AI by developing robust backend services and APIs for secure, scalable access across mission environments, driving innovation in operationalizing AI and machine learning w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Execute backend infrastructure for AI and ML model access, ensuring secure, scalable interactions within operational environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment automat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing robust backend and API solutions that support critical military data platforms, enhancing access to cutting-edge AI/ML technologies in secure environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $245K *

Shape innovative AI safety tools as a Backend Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop reliable, scalable systems that ensure agent safety through effective monitoring and real-t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $122K *

Pioneer AI innovation as you integrate LLM and ReactJS to build cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects that align AI technology with business objectives, enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $275K *

Develop innovative software solutions in a collaborative team, utilizing modern technologies. Leverage your expertise in Java, AI integration, and agile methodologies to drive project success and enha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower innovation by developing and deploying scalable AI/ML algorithms, crafting multi-step pipelines for patent analysis, and collaborating across teams to enhance cutting-edge research in IP solut...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate your career by developing and deploying cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to innovate solutions for complex IP challenges while ensuring quality and ef...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Lead the charge in optimizing high-throughput API services. Oversee technical strategy and delivery for scaling API efficiency while managing a skilled engineering team to enhance reliability and cust...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Elevate your impact by leading the API Core team, optimizing service efficiency, and scaling throughput for critical API infrastructures that interface with high-demand model-serving capacities...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an API Engineer?question toggle

    An API Engineer is a software professional who designs, builds, and maintains APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). They ensure the smooth interaction between different software systems, making them integral to modern digital infrastructure.

  • What qualifications do I need to be an API Engineer?question toggle

    Most API Engineer roles require a degree in Computer Science or a related field, a solid grasp of API protocols and methodologies, and experience with languages like Java, Python, or C++. A deep understanding of web services and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is also typically required.

  • Are there many API Engineer jobs available?question toggle

    The demand for API Engineers is growing as more companies undertake digital transformation initiatives. API Engineers are pivotal in this as they enable different software systems to interact seamlessly.

  • How much can I earn as an API Engineer?question toggle

    The salaries for API Engineers can vary greatly depending on experience, location, and the specific needs of the employer. However, on Ladders, all listed API Engineer jobs offer a salary of $100,000 or more.