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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative ad rendering systems that enhance user experiences. Collaborate across the technical stack to create scalable, efficient ad formats and ensure high standards o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $190K *

Unlock the potential of observability by designing scalable systems that enhance reliability and operational excellence across distributed infrastructures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$136K - $253K *

Transform your career by designing and maintaining a robust data platform that processes large-scale legal and financial document data. Collaborate across teams to build scalable backend services and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$136K - $253K *

Transform the landscape of legal and financial data by designing and maintaining robust data platforms. Enhance data processing and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, compliance, and efficiency in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate data accessibility by building robust blockchain ingestion and API systems. Own backend projects to ensure data accuracy, freshness, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our core team to design and implement end-to-end automated research systems, focusing on scalable and secure infrastructure, while driving enterprise deployment compliance and contributing to pro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $218K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial systems by owning backend services for secure fund movement across fiat and crypto. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and enhance system r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $229K *

Engage with teams to identify and build AI solutions that enhance workflows. This role combines engineering and business acumen to create impactful, scalable systems, ensuring measurable improvements...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading enterprise architecture and development. Drive modernization and secure delivery across complex environments while mentoring teams to achieve high-per...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Engage in a dynamic role supporting the commercialization of advanced deposition technologies by assisting in engineering design, customer support, and process validation, while fostering collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $180K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic engineering team to design and enhance scalable software platforms, collaborating across functions to drive innovation and efficiency in core product developme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and development of complex software systems. Drive technical direction, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that align with business go...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $206K *

Unlock potential by designing next-gen caching solutions for high-scale, performance-critical services. Join a dynamic team addressing complex challenges while enhancing system reliability and efficie...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Discover your potential by designing scalable, resilient systems in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with engineers to build data-rich intelligent finance solutions, enhancing the way busine...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $220K *

Transform the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable platforms. Tackle complex challenges in data management and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment, ens...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining robust integration architectures across diverse data sources, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability for supply chain operations while enhancing s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Support the design and direction of Azure CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code, driving architectural decisions and enhancing team capabilities while fostering collaboration between DevOps and application...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Empower innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, driving technical direction and architecture for mission-critical services. Leverage Rust and DevOps practices to enhance AI applications in national...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing mission-critical software solutions, leveraging Rust and AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to architect and implement robust systems, ensuring high performance an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design and enhance technology solutions that streamline operations and drive efficiency across the organization. Make a tangible impact as the first dedicated dev...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the development of Azure-based data pipelines, transforming and integrating data for enterprise reporting. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and optimize solutions, enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $140K *

Optimize user experiences by crafting seamless flows, building APIs, and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design robust systems and deliver elegant solutions while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $119K *

Explore innovative solutions in application engineering, supporting global distribution channels by preparing technical proposals and quotations for centrifugal pumps. Collaborate across departments t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.