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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$94K - $176K *

Explore the intersection of law and technology by developing cutting-edge AI solutions for legal professionals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer requirements into scalable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$109K - $203K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of legal AI solutions, designing and deploying innovative software for law firms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful, production-ready sys...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Join us to analyze and enhance Medicaid systems, ensuring effective integration and modernization while collaborating across teams to deliver business value and process improvements in an agile enviro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of our platform by designing and building core backend systems, emphasizing performance and reliability. Collaborate on innovative tools while mentoring engineers and addressing compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$466K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by building a cutting-edge ML data platform that enhances productivity for ML practitioners. Collaborate with experts to create innovative solutions for feature computation and sha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Transform collaboration by building high-performance UIs that enhance user interaction with AI. Partner with design to create intuitive experiences, ensuring seamless workflows and shared context in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the design and implementation of scalable serverless backend systems using AWS and Python, ensuring reliability and performance for critical healthcare workflows, while collaborating across team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $117K *

Unlock potential by building robust data models and pipelines that transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring high-quality analytics for decision-making across the organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw data into impactful insights. Build robust data models and pipelines to enhance decision-making processes across departments. Collaborate effectively to ensure dat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, enhancing data quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize our data plat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining tax compliance by building a scalable filing platform and remittance infrastructure. Drive automation and innovation to simplify global tax processes for businesses world...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of tax compliance by building a scalable filing platform and remittance infrastructure, enabling seamless global transactions and automation for international sellers. Drive innov...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine the healthcare experience by designing and deploying AI agents that enhance patient interactions. Drive innovation and collaboration with leaders, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the d...

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

$95K - $135K *

Empower the development of innovative software solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team, leveraging modern technologies to meet client needs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Engineer robust data integration pipelines and AI-driven solutions for seamless customer financial data management while ensuring fast, reliable transitions. Shape the future of ERP implementations at...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$141K - $225K *

Innovate solutions to empower first responders through scalable cloud services. You'll design complex features that enhance DFR operations, collaborating cross-functionally to drive impactful technolo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Develop and enhance Python services for pharmacy claims processing. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while gaining expertise in the pharmacy benefits domain. Embrace a hybrid...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Optimize enterprise integrations and identity solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining automated workflows and technology platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Transform enterprise integrations and identity solutions by designing, developing, and optimizing automated workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver secure, scal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Join a team that designs and develops high-performing web applications using Angular and TypeScript, fostering collaboration within an Agile environment to create intuitive user experiences and mainta...

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Unlock potential by managing client relationships and driving project success. You'll proactively address issues, identify growth opportunities, and ensure delivery excellence while fostering strong p...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$78K - $250K *

Lead the charge in software development, overseeing teams to design, code, and integrate complex systems while ensuring adherence to performance standards and quality control across multiple projects...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate backend software systems by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable solutions for enterprise applications and AI platforms, ensuring reliability and performance through collaboration a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Transform the insurance broker experience by developing AI-driven full stack solutions. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and enhance intelligent systems that automate processes and deliv...

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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.