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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$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...

United StatesRemote

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative software engineering by leading AI-driven platforms that enhance productivity, quality, and scalability. Elevate internal capabilities into robust, externally consumable solutions...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of online payments by driving revenue growth and optimizing checkout experiences. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to influence product strategy and enhance customer relat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $225K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy advanced applications for a transformational initiative. Lead technical solutions and mentor engineers while ensuring optimal application...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $177K *

Empower advertisers by leading high-impact projects that enhance campaign management, optimize platform health, and drive revenue growth through innovative backend services and APIs. Collaborate acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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Champion the future of data infrastructure by leading a team to deliver scalable, reliable solutions for data access and processing, ensuring high availability and supporting critical business operati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of geometric modeling by developing innovative algorithmic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and focus on delivering quality code while enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$192K - $266K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform market reach as a sales leader championing API adoption, driving revenue growth and establishing key relationships with clients in the DeFi and trading sectors. Collaborate across teams to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Engineer and support enterprise applications by integrating systems, automating workflows, and troubleshooting issues. Collaborate with teams on technical delivery to ensure reliable operations as the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud operations by enhancing reliability and efficiency in production environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust monitoring, automate processes, and support critical sy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in developing secure access solutions. Drive technical direction, manage project delivery, and mentor engineers while balancing customer reliability with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $200K *

Engage as a Senior Backend Software Engineer, driving innovation in Go-based backend systems and contributing to the OpenTDF project, ensuring data security solutions for enterprise and federal client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Create innovative solutions as a senior Application Developer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and integrity while managing development tasks and promoting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling foundational APIs and backend services, optimizing cloud data stores, and ensuring high-availability for a robust platform. Elevate technical standards while s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our transfer platform. Drive technical direction, foster collaboration, and ensure scalable, reliable solutions that empower clients...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative applications and workflows. Collaborate directly with clients or build products in a FullStack environment, leveraging your experti...

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  •   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.