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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$90K - $110K *

Transform customer engagement by delivering tailored product demonstrations, guiding technical discussions, and architecting solutions that meet unique educational needs across diverse sectors...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $171K *

Empower your career by enhancing scalable software solutions and data services. Collaborate on full-stack development, optimize performance, and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic engineering envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI-integrated solutions as a Full Stack Engineer. Shape the engineering culture, design scalable systems, and drive impactful features from inception to production in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, ensuring data quality and leveraging modern D...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $158K *

Empower our engineering team by building a robust infrastructure platform that supports scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative soluti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a robust operational data backbone. This role requires deep expertise in streaming data, security, and relational modeling to ensure timely and secure delivery of critical...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by designing and developing mission-critical AI agents that drive revenue across industries. Own the entire Agent Development Life Cycle while collaborating with enterprises and st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and deploying production-grade agents that drive enterprise success. Collaborate with industry leaders to solve real-world challenges while inn...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable ETL pipelines for a federal modernization program, ensuring data quality, reliability, and compliance in cloud environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through innovative software solutions. As a software engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges, contribute to system development, and co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $170K *

Empower innovation by shaping AI governance frameworks and solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to define AI agent capabilities, enhance security, compliance, and observability while optimizing l...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing innovative software solutions, leveraging new technologies and processes. Collaborate closely with customers to create high-quality applications while adapting to evolving...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$112K - $140K *

Shape the future of EDI integration by managing comprehensive projects, optimizing workflows, and ensuring seamless implementation of solutions for enterprise applications in a dynamic, collaborative...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in EDI integrations by driving projects, managing workflows, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data solutions. Foster innovation and excellence while mentoring integration...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $186K *

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

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $195K *

Lead the design and development of user-friendly iOS features to enhance retirement account management and improve customer onboarding experiences, collaborating across teams to ensure a reliable mobi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $190K *

Contribute to high-impact software solutions as part of a collaborative team, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to design and implement complex systems that meet client needs in a fast-paced environ...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $96K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise AI frameworks, focusing on Generative and Agentic AI. Collaborate across teams to build secure, scalable solutions that ensure compliance and g...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $96K *

Unlock the potential of AI by designing and implementing enterprise frameworks and orchestration platforms. Collaborate across teams to develop secure, scalable, and compliant AI solutions that integr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Build innovative software solutions, collaborate with a dynamic team, and leverage modern technologies to tackle complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment, while guiding advanced AI a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform engineering workflows by architecting solutions that eliminate friction, enhance performance, and mentor teams. Drive innovation through reusable patterns and optimize systems for seamless d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of engineering productivity by architecting tools and patterns that eliminate friction in development workflows, enhance performance, and mentor teams to elevate their technical skill...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $170K *

Support the enhancement and management of enterprise application systems, optimizing city functions through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate across departments to improve citizen interacti...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $230K *

Sequence is seeking a Senior Product Engineer with strong backend skills to develop financial tools for fast-scaling technology companies. The role involves creating a world-class product experience...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by developing user-centric web applications using React, Next.js, and Playwright. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while enhancing user exp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.