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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$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team in developing high-quality remote software solutions. Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure scalable applications while embracing best practices and...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive software innovation by developing and maintaining applications for pharmaceutical R&D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions and continuously enhance development...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of high-security software solutions for government clients, ensuring seamless deployment and compliance by integrating innovative technologies in air-gapped environments while col...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform our insurance platform through scalable Ruby and Typescript applications. Lead engineering efforts, mentor junior engineers, and deliver impactful features in a dynamic, growing environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable, secure systems that al...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Build and enhance full-stack solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement secure, scalable features from concept to pr...

Portland, MERemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Advance your career by building innovative solutions for fleet payments and expense management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable applications that enh...

Portland, MERemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate strategies for growth by leveraging AI, automation, and data pipelines to build scalable systems that enhance demand and pipeline generation. You will own the technical aspects that drive Eon...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Drive innovation by designing and delivering advanced AI agents that leverage high-cardinality observability data. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance Canvas capabilities, ensuring agents perfo...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $206K *

Partner with us to innovate agent engineering, crafting unique observability solutions using high-cardinality data. Lead projects from prototype to production while enhancing Canvas capabilities for i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $231K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications while optimizing performance...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K - $413K *

Engineer scalable revenue financial workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create robust architectures and configurable data pipelines that support global financial processes...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$124K - $196K *

Optimize backend systems by building REST APIs, enhancing integrations, and ensuring reliability. Collaborate with teams to develop CI/CD pipelines and monitor services, all while working remotely wit...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategies and enhance decision-making processes through robust analysis, forecasting, and model building, partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate closely with teams to create high-quality applications while adapting to new tools and process...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a robust data platform to transform health data into actionable insights. Collaborate on backend services and data systems, enhancing reliability and performance while driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$223K - $317K *

Drive the evolution of a robust Fulfillment platform, shaping architecture and strategy while mentoring teams. Lead modernization efforts to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead the design and development of scalable software solutions, guiding projects from concept to delivery. Mentor engineers and ensure technical excellence while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by delivering AI observability solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance user experiences and drive insights into AI systems, shaping the future of...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $250K *

Accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment by driving innovative software solutions for restaurants, improving customer interactions, and fostering seamless operations through team collaborati...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$165K - $180K *

Transform healthcare solutions by leading the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers to drive innovation and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming integrations into a cohesive, high-quality API platform. You will lead backend development and operational reliability, driving collaborations and mentoring initiatives...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Inspire innovation as you develop high-performance iOS features, shaping cutting-edge applications with advanced AI and media capabilities. Collaborate across teams to deliver visually stunning user e...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$188K - $235K *

Develop AI-powered systems from concept to production, collaborating with clients to identify needs, prototype solutions, and ensure quality. Engage closely with users to iterate and enhance product f...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by developing reliable, secure, and distributed AI infrastructure to support public sector initiatives, focusing on advanced synchronization and networking across diverse environments...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.