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 *

Engage in pioneering software development that shapes the future of human-computer interaction. Join a small, elite engineering team to tackle complex challenges and create impactful solutions within...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $155K *

Innovate robust backend solutions for a behavioral intelligence platform, turning customer signals into actionable marketing triggers. Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable systems that enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $190K *

Elevate the marketplace experience by developing robust backend systems that power fare configurations and enhance product launches, collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges impacting mi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Deliver impactful backend solutions by enhancing our Fares systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize fare configurations and drive product launches that benefit millions of users...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $220K *

Empower engineering excellence by enhancing our internal platform. Collaborate on building reliable systems, improving developer experience, and automating workflows to ensure high uptime and operatio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $197K *

Tackle exciting challenges in high-performance computing and electronic trading by leveraging your low-level programming expertise, driving solutions in a collaborative environment focused on innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $114K *

Tackle exciting challenges as a Software Developer, implementing cutting-edge solutions and enhancing customer value through your coding expertise. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to drive inn...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Utilize your coding skills to address complex challenges, contributing to robust product development and ensuri...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of backend development by independently delivering robust features and driving collaboration across teams while optimizing code for scale and performance...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Transform the future of market data by developing and enhancing APIs in collaboration with product teams. Contribute to improving performance and the developer experience of core web applications in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on expanding API client relationships, leveraging technical expertise to drive product adoption and revenue growth while collaborating with cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product development by owning outcomes, engaging with customers, and iterating quickly. Collaborate across teams to define roadmaps and deliver impactful features that enhance user experience...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex integration activities across hardware, software, and networking components. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop effective strategies...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative microservices architecture and development, enhancing identity verification systems through event-driven pipelines and AI-driven workflows. Drive technical leadership while optimiz...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your skills by architecting and delivering core components of our innovative cloud platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive high-performance solutions for real-time applications acro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $157K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing secure REST APIs for critical applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement scalable solutions, enhance integrations, and contribute to high...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement software solutions for mission-critical defense applications, collaborating in an Agile environment to enhance combat systems and ensure reliability in soft...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Innovate within a dynamic engineering team to create advanced software and data solutions, utilizing AI/ML technologies and cloud architectures. Collaborate to enhance systems and deliver production-r...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions leveraging AI/ML technologies in cloud environments. Enhance existing systems and deliver scalable applications while collaborat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Contribute to the development and management of robust deployment systems that enhance production reliability and performance in a collaborative environment, driving efficiency across research, execut...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable applications and systems, driving strategic value through technical ownership and resource management while optimizing processes for Sales & Marketing teams acro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $162K *

Empower teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions. Lead multiple software development initiatives, ensuring quality and performance in high-stakes environments while driving in...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Innovate application reliability by leading the resolution of incidents and complex problems. Collaborate cross-functionally to support system upgrades and performance enhancements, ensuring effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Redefine developer experience by designing and delivering secure, scalable API solutions. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices, enhance API products, and drive innovation in a fast-pac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $274K *

Unlock potential by leading software development teams to design, enhance, and maintain complex systems. Collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality software solutions that meet user requirement...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.