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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$90K - $110K *

Champion the development of robust backend applications and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the mortgage industry. Drive projects from design to depl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative automation solutions in system security evaluation, focusing on streamlining processes and continuous monitoring across project lifecycles. Leverage your expertise to enhance backend...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $413K *

Engineer scalable revenue financial workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create robust architectures and configurable data pipelines that support global financial processes...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$119K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by leading API engineering efforts across diverse platforms. Drive modernization initiatives, enhance security, and optimize performance while collaborating with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Shape the future of our API ecosystem by leading engineering efforts across Apigee and GraphQL platforms. Drive modernization initiatives, enhance security, and automate deployments while mentoring te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming our API ecosystem by leading modernization initiatives, designing secure solutions, and driving platform strategies across cutting-edge technologies like Apigee and Apo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Shape the future of our API ecosystem by leading engineering efforts across Apigee and GraphQL platforms, driving modernization initiatives, and implementing robust security measures to enhance enterp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Lead the modernization of our enterprise API ecosystem, driving secure, scalable solutions across Apigee and Apollo GraphQL platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance API security a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Drive your career with us as a technical SME, leading API engineering efforts, modernizing platforms, and enhancing security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Lead the transformation of our API ecosystem by designing secure, scalable solutions and modernizing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, security, and reliabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable API solutions, driving modernization and optimization across enterprise platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Shape the future of our API ecosystem by leading engineering efforts across Apigee and GraphQL platforms. Drive modernization initiatives, enhance security, and optimize performance while mentoring te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $140K *

Lead the modernization of enterprise API platforms, driving secure, scalable solutions across Apigee and Apollo GraphQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance API security, automation, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $260K *

Champion a high-performing Data Platform team, blending technical leadership with hands-on contributions to drive successful architecture and delivery while promoting a culture of AI-native engineerin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower financial innovation by designing core services for a cutting-edge liquidity distribution network. Collaborate on systems that handle onchain assets and drive seamless integration for optimal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth by leading the API Platform engineering team to create, scale, and optimize mission-critical APIs, enhancing developer and agent experiences while adapting to dynamic customer needs and e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Drive innovative AI solutions to transform healthcare workflows by collaborating with business leaders and engineers, translating complex challenges into scalable applications that enhance financial a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $224K *

Empower healthcare innovation by designing and deploying AI solutions. Collaborate with business leaders to tackle complex challenges, leveraging advanced technologies for meaningful impact in financi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of AI-driven verification systems, enhancing workflows and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into robust features, ensuring high-q...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by building and enhancing AI-driven verification systems, transforming agent workflows from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features and optim...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Launch innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with founders to drive product development. Tackle complex engineering challenges, impacting both product direction...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of intelligent finance systems by designing scalable services, resilient APIs, and data architectures that enable rapid, reliable automation for enterprises globally while collabo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive complex backend initiatives, shape scalable architectures, and mentor engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring system reliability and perfo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $206K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of event processing by designing scalable, reliable services. Collaborate across high-impact teams and leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform analytics by creating a reliable source of truth through data integration. You will build metrics and dashboards, improve data quality, and collaborate across teams to empower decision-makin...

Reposted 3 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.