Explore API Engineer Jobs

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.

What Does an API Engineer Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications for API Engineering

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 Engineer Career Opportunities

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.

Find API Engineer Jobs Paying $100K or More

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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$84K - $87K *

Join us as a Data Operations Engineer, where you'll develop and manage data systems for healthcare claims processing. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI systems that enhance productivity and customer experience across multiple departments, driving innovation and efficiency through advanced AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in leveraging web analytics to drive insightful data solutions, establishing KPIs, implementing tracking strategies, and delivering actionable recommendations for optimizing client onl...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at our integration platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable data flows. You'll design, build, and optimize workflows while collaborating across teams to enhance performance and custo...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $125K *

Lead a dynamic team as a Senior Backend Engineer, specializing in .NET and GCP. Drive software quality and innovation while mentoring developers and managing client relationships in a collaborative re...

Ontario, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Build and enhance marketing automation workflows leveraging AI to optimize operations and creative production. Collaborate with global teams to create streamlined solutions for retail hardware launche...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading platform engineering initiatives that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. Drive technical ownership across the software lifecycle, shaping the pla...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining release engineering by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative automation and collaboration w...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and deployment of AI and workflow platforms, driving innovation across client engagements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operat...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative fullstack solutions, guiding technical direction, and enhancing team capabilities. Collaborate across functions to deliver robust, scalable products while ment...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize our geocoding platform by managing a robust data foundation. You'll engage in high-impact projects, working on integrations, modeling, and serving location data while leveraging AI to enhance...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Serve as a trusted partner for Premium Support customers, using advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues and enhance system resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive engineering excellence as a Software Engineer Team Lead, guiding a team while collaborating with enterprise clients to create innovative, scalable solutions. Balance hands-on coding and mentorin...

Mississauga, ONRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $125K *

Empower your career by driving the integration and migration of data for a vital financial management system. Collaborate with experts to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency in a ful...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $159K *

Optimize client partnerships by driving strategic outreach and proposals. Leverage AI tools to enhance sales cycles, mentor peers, and contribute to revenue growth through long-term relationships and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage in accelerating marketing operations by developing scalable AI workflows and API integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline asset delivery and automation for retail har...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Design and execute product marketing strategies for institutional data, emphasizing the commercial case for onchain solutions while respecting existing licensing models. Lead positioning and narrative...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud platform reliability and security. As a Platform Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD to build and maintain robust infrastru...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experience by designing and implementing high-performance UIs. Engage in collaborative architecture decisions while developing scalable, visually stunning applications that empower users...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $260K *

Join our Enterprise team as a Full Stack Developer to create and enhance features empowering independent media founders. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate mobile experiences and drive user su...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Empower data-driven insights by architecting robust data platforms, overseeing ingestion and transformation across diverse customers, and mentoring a growing team while ensuring data integrity and per...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare innovation as a backend engineer, designing and developing scalable APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our serverless architecture and contribute to cutting-ed...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $116K *

Empower progress at the core of payment processing by developing and deploying production code. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance transaction routing systems and gain hands-on experience in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that transforms B2B commerce in hospitality, crafting impactful software solutions. Leverage your expertise in backend technologies to drive product development, optimize systems, and deli...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an API engineer?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.