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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate infrastructure automation by designing and maintaining IaC solutions, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance server provisioning and configuration processes while mento...

Maryland, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the onboarding experience for human and AI agents by leading innovative UX and engineering teams. Drive growth through strategic roadmap ownership, hands-on leadership, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes and high client satisfaction...

Charlotte, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by taking ownership of QA automation processes, ensuring software quality through efficient testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation in backend development and blockchain infrastructure, shaping the future of global payments. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and scale solutions to millions while...

New York, NYRemote

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion enterprise solutions by leading the design and optimization of ServiceNow platforms. Drive architecture, governance, and delivery across multiple domains, ensuring scalability and performance...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform KYC operations by leading a team focused on customer onboarding and due diligence. Drive policy ownership, manage complex cases, and enhance processes through collaboration with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading the design and implementation of agent evaluations, enhancing the performance of AI systems through innovative techniques and team collaboration in a dynamic software en...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Platform Site Reliability Engineer, enhancing infrastructure, optimizing deployment pipelines, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security in collabor...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to design automated benchmarks and validate deployment safety, ensuring high standards acr...

Ottawa, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive SoC integration, ensuring quality and performance optimization while collaborating with clients and guiding junior engineers. Leverage your expertise in RTL design and dig...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Champion the enablement engine for Cloud Compute and GPU products, transforming complex technical capabilities into actionable training and tools for sales teams, ensuring alignment with product relea...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate at the intersection of healthcare and technology. In this role, engineer ML pipelines, enhance data reliability, and ensure production stability for healthcare information systems, impacting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $233K *

Empower growth by leading the strategic direction for partnerships across the Americas. Foster collaboration with global and regional system integrators and technology alliances to enhance sales perfo...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in cloud, data, and automation to create impactful applications and streamline processes while a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $164K *

Join a team that's redefining restaurant technology by building robust mobile applications. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you'll lead feature delivery, optimize performance, and collaborate across...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Generative AI, leveraging AWS to architect robust data solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Join us in creating scalable infrastructures that empower advanced AI...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $115K *

Analyze and enhance client data reporting, driving insights and trends to support customer satisfaction and business growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and delive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of real-time media ingestion, designing and operating distributed services that enhance communication data processing for analytics and security. Lead projects and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $209K *

Drive innovation by enhancing backend systems and APIs for billing and usage calculations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and efficiency, ensuring seamless customer exp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $138K *

Design and implement robust Oracle Fusion ERP solutions, spearheading O2C, R2R, and P2P initiatives that empower finance teams with scalable data integrations and customized reporting for enhanced ope...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Develop and enhance automated provisioning systems to efficiently onboard high volumes of servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and process optimization, direct...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth in a vital industrial sector by leading customer engagement and collaboration in Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota, focusing on advanced rotating equipment solutions for enhancing plan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.