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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$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in modernizing air traffic management systems through innovative AI-driven microservices. Collaborate in a dynamic Agile environment to enhance mission-critical applications that impac...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$103K - $153K *

Lead the charge in API and integration engineering, driving product development and mentoring a team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver secure, scalable solutions while fostering a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting data integration platforms that drive global operations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance data solutions, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application services in cloud environments. You'll install and upgrade applications while collaborating with experts to ensure optimal performance and support...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $118K *

Elevate your career by bridging technical expertise and sales support. As a key resource, you'll configure solutions, assist clients, and collaborate across teams to deliver optimal cooling systems fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $118K *

Shape innovative cooling solutions by bridging technical expertise and sales. Collaborate with engineering teams to configure products, support customers, and ensure compliance, driving success in dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $182K *

Champion the backend infrastructure for a groundbreaking voice-activated sticker printer, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with a small, dynamic team to deliver a un...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$73K - $107K *

Champion innovative software solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team. Engage in full-stack development, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code while taking ownership of production systems and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$152K - $179K *

Drive the development of distributed systems for real-time blockchain data ingestion and indexing, owning services from design to production while enhancing performance and reliability across the plat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $107K *

Elevate your career by contributing to innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and enhance services that power our platform, while embracing best practices...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$56K - $114K *

Drive the design, development, and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage incidents, and enhance software solution...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance through coding, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions and m...

Lansing, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $158K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data infrastructure by building and maintaining scalable distributed Java services and resolving critical performance issues in a robust, multi-tenant database...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining our Digital Engineering team to build and maintain in-house software that connects product data across the lifecycle. Collaborate with experienced engineers in a fast-paced...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of production software by designing and building robust applications that enhance laboratory workflows, integrate AI capabilities, and drive automation while collaborating with cr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading client engagements to design and implement agentic AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, deliver impactful demos, and guide enterprise modernization effort...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $341K *

Elevate enterprise outcomes by bridging AI capabilities with client needs. In this hands-on role, you'll design solutions, lead workshops, and serve as a trusted advisor while prototyping and guiding...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading client engagements to design and implement agentic AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, deliver demos, and guide modernization teams while ensuring alignment with b...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving engineering solutions that enhance guest communication. Collaborate closely with Operations to identify, diagnose, and resolve platform issues while delivering end-to-end f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$109K - $186K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge backend services for an AI-driven application platform, enhancing developer experience and operational excellence in a collaborative environment focused on...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $186K *

Grow your skills by developing backend services for a cutting-edge AI platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance developer experience and ensure quality, scalability, and security in modern...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower users by building and scaling sophisticated financial tools across the full stack. Collaborate with diverse teams to create seamless, user-friendly experiences for connecting financial account...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate enterprise governance by designing robust backend systems for permissions and access across multiple OpenAI products. Lead technical initiatives, ensuring reliability and security while transl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.