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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$125K - $150K *

Empower clients by designing and building AI-driven applications, integrating with teams to deliver scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in LangGraph and enterprise ecosystems to drive innovati...

Louisiana, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex AI workflows by leveraging your expertise in software development and enterprise APIs. Collaborate with clients to design and build innovative solutions, ensuring seamless integratio...

Memphis, TNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you tackle complex AI-driven applications, integrating with clients or building innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise APIs to deli...

Billings, MTRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate the future of AI applications by leading development teams and integrating with clients. Drive complex workflows and deliver scalable solutions while enhancing technical leadership and collab...

Boise, IDRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven applications, integrating with client teams, and delivering scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in LangGraph and backend engineering to shape innovative...

Lansing, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build cutting-edge AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower innovation as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build cutting-edge AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and...

Nashville, TNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and build AI-driven applications, collaborating closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions and enhance enterprise configurat...

Lincoln, NERemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing AI-driven applications, integrating with client teams, and leading technical initiatives to deliver scalable solutions in a dynamic environment...

Frankfort, KYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI software development, collaborating with clients to enhance their capabilities through team augmentation or product design and delivery, while leveraging yo...

El Paso, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovation by leading AI software development, integrating with client teams, and building scalable solutions. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical lea...

Richmond, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate order management solutions by implementing and integrating OMS capabilities, enhancing eCommerce and fulfillment systems through complex integrations and driving continuous improvement in a f...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance developer tooling and automate workflows using modern technologies in a...

San Diego, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Drive innovation by designing and deploying enterprise data applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance our technology ecosystem while tackling complex challenges in a flexible remote environmen...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by designing, building, and deploying innovative tools that enhance automation and streamline developer workflows using modern technologies...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that tackles complex technical challenges while shaping the future of AI support. You'll collaborate with customers and engineering teams to resolve issues, improve systems, and enhance us...

Ontario, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $233K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and development of scalable, high-availability systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance our card loan platform, ensuring robust performance and driving imp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $170K *

Champion the development of scalable software solutions, leading enhancements for invoicing capabilities in an insurance platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensur...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative video solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures that enhance broadcast, streaming, and cloud...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $173K *

Shape the future of risk management by developing secure, scalable systems to combat fraud and enhance compliance. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to drive innovative solutions that...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing Epic clinical systems to enhance research workflows, collaborating with clinical teams to optimize processes and ensure data integrity in a remote settin...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$118K - $152K *

Transform application security by owning project delivery, identifying risks, and collaborating with engineering teams. Drive secure design practices and contribute to incident response, ensuring robu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $183K *

Transform your career by leading product strategy and execution for digital transformation platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key challenges, drive impactful solutions, and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion seamless software solutions by designing, developing, and optimizing high-quality applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage technology and AI tools for innovative soft...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Shape the future of emergency services by overseeing complex technical projects and initiatives. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to ensure successful program delivery, adhering to quality stand...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.