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 - $120K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions utilizing Vue.JS and Python. Collaborate within an Agile environment, enhancing code quality while mentoring team members...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving advancements in cloud technology and software engineering. As a pivotal Cloud Platform Engineer, you will enhance and integrate systems to address complex challenges, colla...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion our AppSec program by operating scanning tools, triaging vulnerabilities, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security practices and ensure compliance throughout the SDLC...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $190K *

Advance healthcare solutions by developing scalable, secure software for data normalization. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance our platform's architecture, ensuring reliable access to critica...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by integrating systems and managing client projects to enhance software functionality and security through best practices in identity management and access control...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Drive application security by embedding best practices into the SDLC, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teams to protect sensitive data and AI capabilities. Own security challenges and en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $210K *

Elevate mission-critical software development for space systems and C2. Lead full-lifecycle projects, ensuring high performance and security in Agile/DevSecOps environments while mentoring engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $135K *

Create innovative solutions as a Cloud Platform Engineer, leveraging AWS and programming skills in Python or Go. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance code infrastructure, solving complex proble...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $175K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining scalable self-service tools that empower teams to leverage data effectively. Mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative cloud-scale storage solutions while collaborating with talented engineers. Leverage your expertise in systems programming and performance engineering to drive high-quality software...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality software solutions for a scalable search platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance capabilities and drive continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K *

Play a key role in enhancing identity and authorization features for Gravitee Access Management, collaborating across teams while delivering high-quality software and ensuring robust incident support...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Build resilient production systems that connect customer requests to outputs, handling complex multi-stage workflows with both automated and human components, ensuring high observability and reliabili...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Explore opportunities as a Senior Software Engineer driving our Virtual Care Platform, ensuring operational excellence and enhancing patient experiences through effective troubleshooting, automation...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $210K *

Shape the future of technology by developing innovative software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive efficiency across platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challen...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and enhance mobile applications and services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences on Android devices while setting best practices for development...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Innovate and enhance mobile applications and services for Terminal devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain Android apps, ensuring a seamless user experience and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions in software development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Uber's marketplace efficiency through data-driven insights and robust backe...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K - $134K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by analyzing, designing, and programming applications. Collaborate with users to define requirements, conduct testing, and ensure quality. Drive efficiency throu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $134K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative software solutions through analysis, design, coding, and testing for commercial applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering skills to build and maintain resilient data pipelines. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance data integrations across diverse platforms and driv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Build and enhance robust data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions and integrations in a fast-paced environment, driving insights and operational eff...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower innovation by designing and maintaining services that drive our platform. Collaborate across teams and translate business needs into robust technical solutions, all while enhancing engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Collaborate with us to engineer innovative cloud solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, and Python. Leverage your expertise in Linux and systems integration to enhance software capabilities while independen...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Help us drive innovation as a Senior Applications Engineer, providing technical leadership and support for semiconductor test systems. Collaborate with customers to deliver tailored solutions and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.