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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$80K - $128K *

Unlock potential by integrating identity platforms with robust security measures. Collaborate within agile teams to design and maintain APIs, ensuring seamless data flow across federal systems while a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $226K *

Lead the AI enablement initiative, crafting tools and workflows to empower engineers across the organization, enhancing productivity and safety through innovative AI technologies and practices...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading strategy, team development, and automation. Drive security, reliability, and cost management while collaborating across functions to enhance operational excel...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that drives enterprise software sales, focusing on new logos and expansive opportunities, while collaborating with global partners to achieve strategic goals and c...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $260K *

Transform customer experiences by leading technical discovery and designing innovative data solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive adoption and expansion of the dbt platform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of corporate strategy by leading initiatives in business development, M&A, and strategic planning. Collaborate with executives to define vision and drive long-term growth through inno...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $250K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance customer workflows. Lead architectural decisions, establish standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Engage with new and existing clients to drive sales growth, leveraging resources and partnerships. Create personalized plans, negotiate complex contracts, and report on forecasts to achieve performanc...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $214K *

Elevate your project management career by driving initiatives in cloud infrastructure and platform environments. Collaborate with engineering partners to enhance capacity management, improve efficienc...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security for thousands of customers. As an intern, you'll tackle real security challenges, build valuable tools, and collaborate with top engineers under expe...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation by deploying and troubleshooting advanced IP networks in diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to integrate cutting-edge security technologies while ensuring seamless connectiv...

Devault, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $180K *

Empower the GTM organization by leading full-cycle recruiting for mid and senior-level sales roles. Collaborate with hiring managers, build diverse pipelines, and leverage data to enhance hiring strat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform application deployment by collaborating with teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, and ensure high-quality releases across environments while mentoring junior members and drivin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in evolving our marketing technology landscape and AI applications using a mature data platform. Drive automation across teams while ensuring code quality and data governance in this s...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate marketing efficiency by designing and implementing AI-driven applications on a robust data platform. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and security while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and development of resilient AWS serverless services, collaborating with senior engineers to enhance platform capabilities while ensuring operational excellence and high-quality autom...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in a hands-on data engineering role focused on Snowflake. Own technical solutions from discovery to production, guiding teams and clients through complex data challenges while optimizi...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $208K *

Empower strategic enterprise growth by leading cross-functional sales initiatives, managing a robust pipeline, and deepening executive partnerships. This role drives revenue across key accounts, impac...

Illinois, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $150K *

Optimize customer interactions by providing top-tier technical support and training, managing complex installations, and leading sales efforts. Collaborate across departments to enhance product perfor...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on transforming concepts into impactful ad assets. You'll leverage AI for creative production, run tests, and analyze performance metrics to optimize results, ensuring a con...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $197K *

Help us enhance Grafana's data source plugins, ensuring reliability and seamless integration for users worldwide. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions and improve observabil...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical revenue cycle management initiatives, ensuring accurate documentation and coding while driving performance improvements across diverse stakeholders to enhance rev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the design and development of a robust replication engine for large-scale data systems, focusing on high-performance, secure, and resilient asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure reli...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leading technical direction and hands-on development in a dynamic digital health platform. Collaborate with teams to shape product outcomes and drive AI coding practices while i...

Kentucky, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.