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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$135K - $160K *

Transform customer experiences by owning frontend features, collaborating with teams, and leveraging your expertise to build intuitive, integrated solutions that enhance data exploration and visualiza...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality backend software solutions while mentoring junior developers and collaborating across teams. Drive project success through design, implementation, and mainte...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $175K *

Explore a dynamic role where you'll design, build, and scale software systems, enhancing data privacy and utility for precision medicine. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, reliable pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Engineer innovative software solutions that enhance patient data privacy while enabling precision medicine research. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and scale robust systems, ensuring high...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of aircraft wiring systems, integrating data management with architecture, diagrams, and supplier support, while ensuring compliance with industry standards for operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by shaping the future of solutions architecture. As a key member of our founding team, you'll lead technical sales, build trust with IT leaders, and create innovative demos that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our founding Solutions Engineer team to shape world-class solutions architecture. You'll lead the technical pre-sales cycle, earning trust from IT and security buyers while building the foundatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining world-class solutions architecture, owning the technical pre-sales cycle for strategic customers. Collaborate with GTM leaders to shape demos and evaluations, building a fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and optimize large-scale systems for efficient ad delivery, focusing on merchant feeds and product retrieval. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance catalog accuracy and relevance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading feature development and fostering innovation as a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset. Drive projects while mentoring team...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $225K *

Develop innovative software solutions, leading a team of engineers through the full software development life cycle while ensuring strong collaboration and high coding standards in a fast-paced enviro...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$202K - $224K *

Join us to lead a team in developing systems that empower local businesses on the Uber Eats marketplace, ensuring scalability and reliability while enhancing the merchant experience through collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Accelerate the success of local businesses by leading a team to develop scalable systems for onboarding and enhancing merchant experiences on a high-traffic platform, collaborating across functions to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $180K *

Shape the future of our threat detection products! Lead a small, dynamic team, take ownership of complex architectures, and collaborate with product management to deliver critical customer-facing solu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $190K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge AI-powered search systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance backend services, ensuring high performance and reliability for millions of...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Deliver innovative AI-powered search solutions by building scalable backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance search quality, latency, and reliability across diverse platform...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of hardware by developing agentic workflows and AI systems. Collaborate within a dynamic team to integrate cutting-edge technologies into a web platform, facilitating effective de...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $173K *

Transform your skills as a Software Development Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and build innovative software solutions in the fintech sector, leveraging modern technolog...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading the migration of complex data systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize technology stacks and optimize data proces...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance iOS and Apple TV apps, collaborating with engineers and product managers to implement features, ensure code quality, and drive innovative solutions in a fast-paced envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$245K - $299K *

Shape the future of software engineering by designing and integrating innovative solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance mission capabilities and support tactical operations through advan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage with diverse teams to analyze, manage, and improve datasets for traders and researchers, driving data quality and insights in a fast-paced financial environment. Your contributions will support...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $218K *

Join a team that's redefining secure access with advanced authentication solutions. Leverage your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge security features, ensuring a seamless user experience...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $207K *

Join us to design and implement complex software solutions, integrate systems, and lead a team in a dynamic environment. Leverage your skills to analyze requirements, enhance processes, and develop in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $282K *

Champion high-quality software delivery as a technical leader, driving architectural decisions and engineering excellence in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to build resilient...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.