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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$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative billing systems that simplify financial transactions and maximize reimbursements, while leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and user experience in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $170K *

Pioneer an innovative engineering team dedicated to developing scalable and secure enterprise applications using C# and ASP.NET, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement i...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI as a hands-on technical leader, guiding architecture and quality for cutting-edge AI systems. Collaborate across teams to implement robust frameworks that enhance product capabi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions while mentoring developers and optimizing performance across multiple tech stacks...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of .NET application development, leveraging extensive experience to create scalable, high-performance solutions while collaborating effectively with cross-function...

New Orleans, LARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Engineer robust web applications by leading full stack development, optimizing backend APIs and creating high-performance front-ends. Collaborate effectively across teams while ensuring scalable archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a pioneering team as a data integration engineer, driving scalable solutions for EMR and patient eligibility data exchange. Collaborate with health systems to enhance data workflows and build rob...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with a seasoned team to tackle complex challenges. Drive product development in a fully remote environment, focusing on user n...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Design, build, and maintain robust data solutions to empower analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline data integration, ensure quality, and drive efficiency...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage as a hands-on architect to design and implement AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Collaborate with teams to accelerate adoption and maintain best practi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the backend development of our co-branded credit card product, creating secure services and APIs while ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and men...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $313K *

Drive impactful change by building highly scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. Collaborate with a top-tier team to enhance performance and quality while participating in dynamic software d...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in machine learning applications. You'll design and build optimization solutions, leveraging AI to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating across...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower business innovation by architecting and automating robust database platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance data provisioning, security, and performance, ensuring scalable solutions that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of software development by designing and implementing scalable applications while integrating advanced AI solutions and enhancing system architectures to meet enterprise needs and ens...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping data engineering practices, enhancing quality and delivery standards for enterprise data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scalable solutions and en...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$172K - $203K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and develop advanced iOS functionality, enhancing seamless Bluetooth communication for millions of users while maintaining code quality an...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive technical pre-sales and implementation for innovative API and AI products, serving as a key liaison between customers and engineering teams to enhance AI-driven discovery experiences in the medi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing scalable full-stack applications, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers while utilizing modern technology and AI tools to enhance development workfl...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust full-stack applications while leading complex initiatives and mentoring teams. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to innovate using modern technologies and AI tools, driving projec...

Calgary, ABRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building scalable, full-stack applications while mentoring engineers and driving technical initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance delivery and improve workflows with cutti...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform full-stack application development by leveraging advanced front-end tech and AI-driven workflows. Lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure delivery in a dynamic, collaborative en...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in designing and building secure integrations for enterprise ITSM platforms. Analyze data flows, enhance system connections, and ensure compliance while delivering resilient solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.