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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$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure and security operations, driving the migration to a Nutanix-based IaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, compliance, and automation, utilizin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $169K *

Help us enhance healthcare integration by designing and implementing HL7 interfaces for Perinatal Systems. Collaborate with clients and vendors to streamline hospital IT systems, ensuring efficient da...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape complex, cross-functional programs that drive enterprise transformation, focusing on Customer Data Platform implementation and AI initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of AI computing. Leverage your expertise in neural networks and machine learning to design innovative solutions and enhance performance across advanced systems...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate software security through analysis, development, and vulnerability management, ensuring application safety and enhancing user experience in a dynamic call center environment while collaboratin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $129K *

Accelerate progress at a growing company by transforming data into strategic insights, enhancing sales efficiency with automated reporting, and driving data-driven improvements across teams to support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Manage the technical implementation of telehealth solutions for clients, ensuring integrated workflows and reliable functionality. Collaborate with project teams for a comprehensive solution that enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and operation of a cutting-edge Security Observability & Data Platform, enhancing endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response while driving innovation in security s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced data architectures that enable agentic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance data flow, governance, and retrieval methods in a dynamic environment focused...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $202K *

Create innovative AI-powered healthcare products by transforming complex workflows into intuitive applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences and own fe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$229K - $299K *

Help us transform our enterprise programs by orchestrating complex cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes while driving clarity in ambiguity and fostering strong relationships...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $227K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading the development of agent capabilities within our Security Operations Center, enhancing threat detection, response, and operational efficiency while ensurin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining developer experiences by building innovative AI-driven tools and environments. Empower engineers with scalable and reliable systems to deliver high-quality code efficient...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $145K *

Empower innovation by delivering resilient software solutions, driving data migration, and enhancing customer onboarding experiences. Collaborate in a dynamic team to build automation and support seam...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizations by serving as a trusted advisor in cybersecurity, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance security outcomes through expert pre-sales support and seamless customer onboarding, w...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision for a high-impact Data Engineering Practice, leading strategy, P&L, talent, and client engagement to transform enterprise data into strategic assets and AI-ready infrastructure...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and support SQL-based ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integration performance across business applications. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance data exc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Make your mark as a full stack engineer, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to build high-quality, scalable applications and elevate user experiences. Shape our technology and play a ke...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive complex projects and technical direction as a Senior Software Engineer, enabling scalable infrastructure and impactful product development within a rapidly growing organization...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to build and enhance user-facing applications. Drive technical execution across domains, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring team members in a fully remote e...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $175K *

Transform revenue growth by delivering innovative cash management solutions. Collaborate with finance leaders and internal teams to secure complex opportunities and drive client success across diverse...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead security initiatives and cultivate a security-first culture, guiding teams in integrating security throughout the development lifecycle and addressing complex security challenges with strategic i...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.