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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Champion the evolution of our Key/Value product by taking end-to-end ownership of full stack projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable service for millions of users as...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $270K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$253K - $298K *

Engineer the future of mobile applications by driving innovative native development strategies across iOS and Android, mentoring teams, and enabling reusable automation for efficient, AI-assisted work...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $160K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team, solving customer challenges, and enhancing product functionality through effective coding and testing practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth by building partnerships in the oncology sector. Engage with physician practices, support contract negotiations, and enhance service delivery through effective collaboration and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $215K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in cloud-native engineering! Contribute to design, automation, and operations of mission-critical video technologies, shaping scalable platform solutions and operational excellen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Elevate your career by managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring their success and satisfaction while driving renewals and identifying growth opportunities. Experience high-volume account mana...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Optimize software development processes by leading teams, ensuring quality, and fostering collaboration across departments to deliver innovative solutions that meet business needs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $203K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $288K *

Drive modernization and operational stability for eligibility processing, leading a multi-team engineering organization to enhance cloud-based data services and APIs, ensuring high availability and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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.