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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$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $175K *

Transform client relationships by driving value and engagement in a fast-growing segment. Leverage product expertise to manage renewals and upsell opportunities while contributing to best practices wi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $233K *

Lead the charge in developing high-availability backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within your...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Empower your career by leading the development of high-availability backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and foster a culture of qualit...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to design and support enterprise infrastructure platforms focusing on automation, reliability, and security, while optimizing system performance and driving continuous improvement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Advance client success by providing technical guidance and support for Ping solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing optimization, fostering strong relationshi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in evolving our AI systems by developing innovative agentic software tools, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating with AI agents to transform code delivery into a se...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Champion robust data integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data pipelines, directly influencing our rapidly scaling marketing intelligence platform's succe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $189K *

Join a team that's driving complex projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while ensuring cod...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $228K *

Lead the charge in system-level design and engineer solutions crossing team boundaries. Empower those around you through coaching while maintaining hands-on involvement. Drive innovation in data engin...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $121K *

Drive the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise applications, emphasizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Pages. Collaborate in Agile teams to enhance scalability and support critical bu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable datasets for...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Engage in innovative engineering by developing and maintaining cutting-edge frameworks and hosting platforms. Collaborate closely across teams and mentor junior developers in a dynamic and fast-paced...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mobile development by leveraging AI tools to enhance iOS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-centric marketp...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Empower our team as an Infrastructure Product Engineer, innovating scalable solutions and transforming complex infrastructure into impactful capabilities that enhance customer experience and performan...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you contribute to scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance assessment systems. Gain hands-on experience in modern development practice...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$287K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital banking by leading complex client implementations, resolving advanced technical issues, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative solutions that al...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $254K *

Architect innovative full-stack solutions that enhance user experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development from ideation to release, while ensuring high-quality co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $270K *

Innovate software solutions that enhance the delivery of critical treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable applications, mentor junior engineers, and drive product direct...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $215K *

Innovate by designing and operating AI products that enhance engineering workflows, ensuring compliance in a regulated environment while driving continuous improvement and integrating cutting-edge tec...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive value through effective analysis and documentation. Your expertise will...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower transformative telehealth solutions by designing and implementing robust software infrastructure. Join a dynamic team to innovate, automate, and streamline applications, impacting the healthca...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Developer, driving technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborate across disciplines to design, develop, and support secure enterprise...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.