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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$130K - $160K *

Engineer and scale data systems that enhance data-driven decisions. Collaborate with finance and payments teams to deliver reliable architectures, resilient pipelines, and foundational data products f...

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

$130K - $155K *

Own the end-to-end data architecture, develop critical data pipelines, and enforce data quality standards to empower data-driven decisions and support analytics, ML, and product engineering efforts ac...

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust data architectures and pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights. Play a key role in enhancing data quality and op...

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

$159K - $278K *

Develop and enhance backend systems and user features, ensuring quality and collaboration with PMs and designers. Drive excellence in product delivery while focusing on user feedback and iterative imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$199K - $260K *

Champion the development of robust data ingestion pipelines, transforming pentest results into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining pharmacy operations through AI. As a Senior Engineer, you'll drive features from concept to production, tackling complex healthcare integrations and ensuring robust perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $171K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Cloud expertise and programming skills to build robust solutions. Join our team to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and make a significant impact in a hy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $280K *

Unlock complex systems in a dynamic environment by designing and scaling backend solutions for global payroll and payments. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational correctness and mentor fellow...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $235K *

Collaborate to design and build secure, scalable applications that enhance Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing processes. Own solutions from architecture to production support, ensuring data inte...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Champion transformative change in Finance by automating processes, building impactful AI solutions, and empowering teams to sustain long-term efficiency through data-driven strategies and collaborativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform Finance workflows by developing AI solutions, automating processes, and enabling teams to take ownership of new tools. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to create innovative data-driven...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming Finance workflows through innovative automation. Collaborate with experts to develop AI-driven solutions, enhancing operational efficiency while empowering teams to tak...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform production-grade AI development by driving enterprise partnerships, guiding innovation, and owning the Agent Development Life Cycle in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with customers to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the development of powerful AI agents driving innovation and efficiency across enterprises. You'll lead each stage of the Agent Development Life Cycle, collaborating with clients to tackle re...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Innovate AI agent development by designing robust systems that scale across industries. Partner with enterprises to deliver solutions that resolve real-world challenges, shaping the future of AI integ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Architect and scale secure, cloud-native backend services using Python, GraphQL, and AWS. Lead design decisions and mentor engineers while fostering collaboration with technical teams and customers to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate backend systems and infrastructure for a growing platform, collaborating with a small team to enhance reliability and scalability while solving complex technical challenges and shaping produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $134K *

Empower innovation by designing, coding, and debugging software applications. Collaborate with users to define requirements and enhance system functionality while leveraging emerging technologies like...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a Senior Software Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality applications while mentoring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and business strategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex requirements into actionable solutions, enhancing processes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform business needs into actionable solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your analytical skills to drive project success in a fast-paced software environment, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform business insights into actionable strategies as a Business Analyst. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive technology solutions, ensuring alignment between bu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Empower cross-functional teams by gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into actionable insights, and driving process improvements to enhance decision-making and project outc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, bridging technology and strategy. Leverage your analytical skills to gather requirements, improve processes, and support decision-making in a fast-paced soft...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Empower business success by bridging needs and tech solutions. Collaborate with teams to transform complex requirements into actionable insights, driving product development and process improvements i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.