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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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...

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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

$170K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading integrated marketing initiatives that drive awareness and demand for innovative financial products. Collaborate across teams to develop go-to-market strategies and gener...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$245K - $344K *

Grow your impact by shaping the advertising experience at the intersection of design and engineering. Lead UX engineering strategy across teams, create high-quality prototypes, and drive product direc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join us to create cutting-edge solutions for data management in maritime security. You'll work on impactful projects, collaborating on application development, data modeling, and machine learning, all...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize support processes and lead technical resolutions, mentoring junior team members while collaborating with engineering. Elevate customer experiences by addressing complex issues and enhancing t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $150K *

Join a strategic team to drive engineering investment returns and create demand through advanced technical support, collaborating closely with sales and customers while promoting innovative solutions...

Ohio, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $200K *

Innovate your career by spearheading the design and scaling of backend and data systems for consumer health experiences. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical excellence, architecture, and influ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $154K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer onboarding experiences through strategic program management, leveraging data-driven insights and operational excellence to drive product imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of financial freedom by leading full-cycle recruiting for Product Management roles. Collaborate with leaders to shape hiring strategies and enhance candidate experiences, driving...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $200K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Appian Developer, tackling complex BPM challenges. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize high-performance applications while mentoring junior develop...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex Naval engineering records into actionable AI solutions. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll lead platform engineering efforts, ensuring seamless application deployment and operatio...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering service delivery for legal and professional clients. Lead a dynamic organization focused on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Elevate your career by driving the development of advanced AI models, overseeing pretraining processes, and optimizing training systems to ensure successful outcomes in a collaborative, innovative env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $154K *

Build strong customer relationships while meeting sales goals. Manage a diverse portfolio in the mid-market, guiding clients through their journey with GitLab's innovative solutions and driving expans...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the design and implementation of scalable data integration pipelines, utilizing Azure Data Factory and Databricks to enhance cloud and enterprise data systems for optimal performance and reliabi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service as a Field Service Engineer. Leverage your expertise in PET/NUC/CT modalities to troubleshoot, repair, and enhance customer satisfaction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through service excellence. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive initiatives to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex medical equipment, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Drive backend architecture and empower our platform by shaping systems with TypeScript, Domain-Driven Design, and AI tools, ensuring scalable, maintainable services that enhance user experience and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise API solutions by defining and commercializing the HTS API Marketplace, driving product development, partner experiences, and revenue growth through innovative 0-to-1 pro...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing ServiceNow solutions, leveraging 5+ years of expertise to enhance ITSM processes and drive efficiency in federal environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Houston, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Drive the advancement of data and AI capabilities by designing and delivering scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI/ML technologies, ensuring system reli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.