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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Transform the KYC landscape by owning onboarding and review processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency as you shape a new function. Collaborate with teams to enhance procedures and drive quality in...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance. Contribute to building robust data platforms and ensure reliable data-driven decision-making through effective testing and automa...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate talent acquisition at a dynamic tech company by leading comprehensive recruiting strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing candidate experiences to drive sustainable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $241K *

Lead the charge in crafting impactful Android applications that optimize picking operations, enhancing speed and reliability while collaborating across teams to meet dynamic retailer needs and elevate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$221K - $279K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate the future of engineering by shaping strategy and leading a high-performing team through rapid change. Collaborate with executives to drive innovation and ensure alignment, while fostering a c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Sterling, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise solution implementations by leading requirements analysis, designing scalable architectures, and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and manage c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming IT solutions through ServiceNow support and enhancements. You'll collaborate with various teams to optimize platform performance for leading brands, ensuring effective...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $238K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

The Data Integration Specialist at Timely will ensure seamless integration of data between school district systems and Timely's scheduling technology. This role involves collaborating with various sta...

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

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing custom applications on our enterprise ITSM platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, deliver value in an Agile environment, a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $234K *

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Sunnyvale, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive the support and maintenance of healthcare EDI applications, leveraging your expertise in Edifecs and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transaction processing and...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to innovative cloud solutions by leveraging your expertise in Azure, C#/.NET, and DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, scalability, and performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer IT service requirements into innovative solutions that enhance loyalty and profitability. Lead technical resources in delivering high-quality financial industry solutions while ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $209K *

Champion the technical direction of customer engagements, designing high-level architectures and implementation plans for GitLab. Lead migrations, provide DevOps consulting, and ensure deliverables me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $193K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative healthcare solutions that enhance patient interaction and streamline processes. Collaborate across teams to build an exceptional, responsive platform that scales remote care deliver...

Fremont, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Transform backend services and APIs for high-volume interactions, ensuring reliability and performance. Drive platform evolution through hands-on design and implementation, collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise revenue and adoption for a cutting-edge creative platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features, streamline workflows, and ensure a seamless experience...

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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.