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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$207K - $218K *

Unlock potential by designing and scaling backend systems for high-value financing operations, ensuring safety and reliability while driving revenue and trading activity in a dynamic financial environ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $205K *

Champion the development of scalable blockchain systems and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment solutions while troubleshooting issues and ensuring high-quality code deliv...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable banking features, ensuring reliability and security in real-time money movement. Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-qu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of secure, scalable RESTful APIs and modern web applications, driving microservices solutions for healthcare platforms while ensuring compliance with industry standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $107K *

Champion client success by leveraging technical expertise to enhance platform value, optimize workflows, and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by building a cutting-edge ML data platform that enhances productivity for ML practitioners. Collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions for feature computation and sha...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of tax compliance by building a scalable filing platform and remittance infrastructure, enabling seamless global transactions and automation for international sellers. Drive innov...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion growth by driving enterprise sales in the Insurance sector, leveraging AI voice technology. Engage with diverse clients, manage complex sales cycles, and deliver innovative solutions that enh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Develop and enhance Python services for pharmacy claims processing. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while gaining expertise in the pharmacy benefits domain. Embrace a hybrid...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing client relationships and driving project success. You'll proactively address issues, identify growth opportunities, and ensure delivery excellence while fostering strong p...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $150K *

Transform the insurance broker experience by developing AI-driven full stack solutions. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and enhance intelligent systems that automate processes and deliv...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $200K *

Shape the future of software integration by leading a team to develop a robust ERP connector framework, ensuring data integrity and seamless communication between systems while driving architectural d...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $180K *

Shape the future of our threat detection products! Lead a small, dynamic team, take ownership of complex architectures, and collaborate with product management to deliver critical customer-facing solu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $218K *

Join a team that's redefining secure access with advanced authentication solutions. Leverage your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge security features, ensuring a seamless user experience...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $282K *

Engineer high-quality software solutions, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions in an AI-driven environment, ensuring excellence and collaboration across product development...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

The Staff Front-End Engineer at Short Story will play a crucial role in shaping user experience and engineering standards by developing high-quality web applications using NextJS, React-Query, and Tai...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $186K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Data Engineering team to build scalable data solutions that drive critical business decisions and foster a data-driven culture across the organization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us shape innovative solutions by applying your software expertise and problem-solving skills. Your role is crucial in developing high-quality applications in a collaborative, agile environment, a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $205K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare with AI, building production features that enhance clinical and member experiences using AWS Bedrock. Collaborate closely with business teams to deliver impa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $216K *

Champion the development of high-performance REST APIs, leading architectural decisions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and establish best practices in...

Cambridge, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $240K *

Transform your expertise into a platform that empowers engineering teams. Drive scalable, secure infrastructure solutions that enhance operational efficiency and the development of innovative financia...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Explore the opportunity to manage and evolve complex multi-prem platform architecture. Collaborate with engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence across diverse environments while leveraging...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $309K *

Innovate robust trading systems by leading architectural strategies and cross-team alignment. Shape the future of institutional trading with high-impact solutions while mentoring the next generation o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive technical excellence by leading full-stack architecture, mentoring engineers, and shaping scalable systems that support our rapid growth while delivering resilient applications for customers and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $218K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing scalable architectures and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system efficiency and drive strategic decisions while mentoring junio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   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.