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 *

Unlock potential by designing and building scalable infrastructure that empowers product teams. Collaborate on complex systems, ensuring reliability and performance as we support enterprise-level dema...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $225K *

Innovate backend solutions to enhance IT product features, focusing on scalable services and cross-functional collaboration, while streamlining complex management tasks for organizations. Join us in t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as you manage complex software engineering projects, leveraging your expertise in Python, Java, and automation tools to drive innovation and enhance system efficiency...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $200K *

Build and maintain scalable platforms for software deployment across diverse environments. Collaborate closely with teams to develop innovative solutions for complex user needs while ensuring high ava...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to build innovative AI-driven healthcare solutions. Take ownership of full-stack projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, relia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $243K *

Lead the charge in shaping a premier API platform, enhancing developer experience and integration for seamless onboarding and support, while setting architectural standards across engineering and prod...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $161K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions, collaborating across multiple teams to enhance security and meet enterprise requirem...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing industrial pump applications and troubleshooting. Leverage your engineering expertise to support customers and enhance project teams in a dynamic environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our cloud infrastructure and developer experience. As a Platform Engineer, you'll design, deploy, and maintain critical services, ensuring reliability and operational exce...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, enhancing developer experience and operational reliability. Collaborate on CI/CD improvements and lead small-scale projects while...

Austin, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting applications. Collaborate on integration with COTS and FOSS products while leveraging modern technologies to enhan...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes backend engineering and infrastructure solutions. You’ll enhance cloud services and CI/CD pipelines while ensuring system reliability and deploying critical features that suppo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance and reliability of our AI-native platform by managing infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and user experience. Shape tooling to boost developer efficiency and ensure a stable, fas...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative technical designs and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Mentor junior members while assessing architectural impacts to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop robust data integration pipelines connecting Microsoft Dataverse and Power Platform with various systems. Ensure data migration is reliable and secure across environments while coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

As a senior engineer in the Generative AI team at Airwallex, you will lead the development of AI-driven solutions that enhance support and automation for both internal teams and external customers. Yo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Deliver transformative APIs that reshape developer engagement. Collaborate on high-performance, resilient systems while driving innovative solutions to meet evolving customer needs and ensure optimal...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing critical APIs to enhance developer and agent experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to support innovative frontier intelligence technologies and ensur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise software by designing and building scalable, secure backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment and integration capabilities, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Unlock innovative solutions by designing and maintaining distributed systems for top-tier partners. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences while navigating complex regulatory landscapes...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us architect and scale AI-driven cybersecurity platforms by developing robust backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure APIs and optimize performance in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading end-to-end initiatives, building robust pipelines, and integrating healthcare systems. Drive innovation with Snowflake, ensuring data accessibility whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading a team to enhance ETO delivery, develop vacuum expertise, and improve processes for increased efficiency. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform data management by designing and maintaining scalable cloud-based pipelines. Lead integration efforts, ensure data quality, and optimize performance while collaborating with teams to impleme...

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  •   5 - 7 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.