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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by driving growth through our customer-facing applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize our Shopify storefront and referral programs, ensuring seamless experiences...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the development and execution of innovative banking technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, compliant applications while mentoring junior team members across diver...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $182K *

Champion the development of innovative software solutions, leading design and implementation efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and enhance client sati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Transform the future of financial technology by leading software development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance high-quality applications that meet...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming financial services technology. As a Lead Engineer, you'll design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications while collaborating with cross-f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers to elevate team cap...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Partner with us to enhance software solutions by leveraging your expertise in Java and XML. You'll tackle program bugs, uphold software standards, and analyze system capabilities, contributing to our...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$61K - $104K *

Engineer scalable solutions using Java, Angular, and Spring Boot. Collaborate in Agile teams to create clean, maintainable code. Focus on performance, problem-solving, and architectural transitions to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $191K *

Create robust, scalable solutions that enhance user experiences for bank administrators and customers. Lead the charge in system design and architecture while guiding and mentoring peers to elevate co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive systemic integration and performance optimization in ATS solutions, enhancing candidate workflows and data accuracy while partnering across teams to deliver impactful HR experiences at scale...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that supports critical Infrastructure Services initiatives, bridging business needs and technology solutions. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance operations across networking, serve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $136K *

Empower your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare supply chain products using modern t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by acting as a key technical liaison, gathering and analyzing client requirements, and ensuring seamless software implementation in the financial technology sector, particularly...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $218K *

Deliver innovative real-time systems that enhance financial integrity across all transactions, ensuring operational excellence and accuracy by collaborating with various teams to enforce robust financ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Engage in building data-intensive web applications, collaborate closely with team members, and enhance systems using TypeScript and AWS. Drive innovation while developing efficient APIs to support adv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $125K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to enhance software tools for the energy sector. Collaborate with experienced engineers, leverage AI coding tools, and contribute to feature development, testing, and co...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $125K *

Develop and enhance software solutions for electric and gas distribution tools, leveraging AI coding assistants. Collaborate with experienced engineers to implement features, ensure quality, and optim...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $230K *

Transform the future of legal tech by building AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges, enhance product functionality, and deliver reliable systems t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by designing prompt strategies that enhance data annotation and localization workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-driven solutions, ensuring quality and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $280K *

Empower the development of AI observability capabilities, architecting data models and infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into AI sys...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative ML initiatives. Shape large-scale recommendation systems and enhance user experiences through cutting-edge AI tools, driving strategic execution that impacts...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $155K *

Explore your potential as a Data Engineer, shaping data architecture and pipelines to drive business intelligence. Collaborate with finance and payment stakeholders to develop key data products that s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.