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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$172K - $209K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing cutting-edge Cloud Infrastructure management systems. Design innovative workflows and collaborate across teams to enhance reliability and scalability wit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $209K *

Drive the development of scalable cloud infrastructure management systems. You'll architect and enhance tools that support efficient operations, collaborating across teams to innovate solutions for AI...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $223K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicle management by designing robust backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions that enhance fleet operations and drive innov...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the payments landscape by building robust financial APIs and workflows. Join a passionate team to drive innovation in money movement, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accuracy for busi...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $198K *

Lead the charge in product delivery, ensuring timely execution of strategic initiatives and client commitments. Drive revenue growth by managing end-to-end processes, from evaluation to go-live, while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $279K *

Help us shape the future of transaction processing by leading architectural excellence and driving innovative solutions in a high-impact technical role focused on scalable, secure software systems and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $95K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions by collaborating with engineers to develop scalable systems. Leverage cloud technologies to deliver reliable features while ensuring system performance and main...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Transform integrations as a Senior Developer, focusing on reliable APIs that connect with customers and partners. Collaborate across teams to engineer secure, scalable solutions, tackling production c...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $135K *

Drive innovation by leveraging Cloud technologies and programming skills to enhance systems integration and manage robust infrastructure, while collaborating within a hybrid team environment focused o...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, owning end-to-end data systems and driving platform modernization. You'll improve data reliability and work closely with cross-functio...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI-driven manufacturing by architecting agentic systems. In a senior individual contributor role, you'll lead design decisions that integrate complex data sources, driving critical...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and scaling innovative agentic systems, driving design decisions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance in data-intensive e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $240K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs using C# and .NET 8, ensuring robust security and seamless third-party integrations in a clou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $210K *

Join our dynamic team to build and enhance scalable billing solutions, leveraging Java and modern technologies while ensuring smooth operations for global customers. Collaborate closely across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and managing a robust Oracle data platform, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability for mission-critical workloads. Collaborate across teams to establish best...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Engineer robust backend systems that empower AI-driven workflows in finance. Lead product development from concept to execution, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver reliable and innovative...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $280K *

Transform financial workflows by integrating AI-powered systems for accuracy, reliability, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to simplify complex processes and enhance operational efficiency in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by designing HVAC control systems, developing engineering solutions, and ensuring compliance with client standards, whilst driving team collaboration and client satisfaction t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive software engineering expertise, focusing on system design, development, and integration. Collaborate with teams to deliver advanced technical solutions in...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in Stripe's authentication ecosystem by enhancing our IAM Login Services. Collaborate across teams to optimize security features, expand OAuth offerings, and support AI integration fo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Drive the evolution of Stripe's authentication stack as a Backend Engineer, enhancing security and scalability while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative IAM solutions supporting enterprise...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by building robust APIs and services. You'll collaborate across teams to enhance our balance management platform, ensuring seamless money...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software applications through coding, testing, and debugging. Collaborate closely with peers to deliver high-quality solutions while leveraging emerging techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our core platform by building scalable systems that process complex data transactions, driving real-world customer impact through innovative AI solutions and direct collaboration w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining innovative software solutions in a collaborative team environment, driving quality and reliability in a growth-focused cloud SaaS for municipal finance...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   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.