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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$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through technology. Lead and mentor a talented group of professionals in delivering high-performance computing solutions that support innovative rese...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by leading technical direction and architecture for innovative agent systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, security, and efficiency while mentoring...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $213K *

Drive efficiency by automating internal processes, enhancing productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, implement AI solutions, and ensure measurable impact on w...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $173K *

Transform data acquisition processes by leading the development of high-performance ingestion pipelines. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality, reliability, and security while shaping the fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape and build infrastructure trust systems, ensuring secure and reliable operations at scale. Collaborate with multiple teams to create resilient solutions that support machine identity, attestation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your development skills in a collaborative environment, leveraging modern cloud infrastructure to create dynamic solutions. Join a team that values fresh perspectives and nurtures growth whil...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you design and maintain enterprise identity governance solutions, enhancing cybersecurity and automating identity processes while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure com...

San Antonio, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and product, ensuring strategic publishers successfully integrate and scale the in-app SDK, driving revenue through technical excellence and inno...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$109K - $144K *

Reimagine healthcare technology as an Application Analyst supporting Epic Professional Billing. Leverage your expertise in revenue cycle operations to optimize billing accuracy and enhance workflow ef...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Software Developer, driving the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI platforms. Collaborate across the full stack to create intelligent applications that enhan...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential in an early-stage startup by taking ownership of technology and product features, while crafting exceptional user experiences with a collaborative team dedicated to innovation an...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $240K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data and optimizing performance within an Azure Databricks environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

Monterey Park, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative design solutions for web products and DAPPs in DeFi. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience while managing diverse design projects and ensuring product quality th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Join us to develop scalable full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and Java. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and contribute to best practices in a cloud-native microservi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $190K *

Innovate scalable, cloud-native APIs with .NET and Java/Kotlin. Lead architecture discussions, enhance core offerings, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-value system components in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$156K - $204K *

Drive data alignment and enhance business processes by designing robust data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, enabling ef...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Manage a talented engineering team, driving software development and community collaboration while maintaining high-quality standards and executing on ambitious goals effectively. Engage directly with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a cross-functional team to design and implement scalable AI workflows on a multi-cloud data platform, ensuring secure data governance and integration for enterprise applica...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $140K *

Engage with stakeholders to gather and manage user needs, translating them into technical requirements. Lead Agile processes, facilitate workshops, and enhance business operations through strategic pl...

Mclean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Unlock cutting-edge mobile technology by leading the native app rewrite. Leverage your expertise in Swift and Kotlin to drive quality architecture, enhance developer experience, and mentor teams to de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing high-quality software solutions. Lead agile projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust application systems that meet user needs and i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$181K - $241K *

Drive cost transparency and governance across our cloud and AI infrastructure. Lead automation and process design for a multi-cloud environment, influencing overall cost strategy while ensuring operat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.