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What does an API Engineer do?

An API Engineer plays a critical role in software development, creating APIs that allow different software systems to interact. Their work is key to building smooth and efficient digital systems.

What are the qualifications for API Engineer jobs?

A degree in Computer Science or a related field, strong understanding of API protocols and methodologies, and experience with relevant technologies and frameworks are commonly required for API Engineer jobs.

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$164K - $193K *

Optimize integration processes to empower teams in utilizing Data and ML systems. Collaborate across functions to build solutions that enhance product capabilities, reduce friction, and provide valuab...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Reimagine infrastructure for decentralized finance. As a foundational hire, build scalable, observable systems, enhance release engineering, improve security, and drive performance testing in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing a diverse portfolio of development tasks across AWS infrastructure, backend systems, and data pipelines. Embrace autonomy and deliver high-quality solutions using mod...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Advance secure payment infrastructures by designing seamless protocols and tokenization systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while elevating the quality of user interactions across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing a complex End User Computing environment, ensuring excellence in design and execution across multiple device platforms while providing technical leadership i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of architecting and evolving GenAI platforms, ensuring scalable, reusable capabilities. Collaborate across teams to design robust solutions and drive platform engineering best practices...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex software solutions. Your role will encompass strategic development planning and technical leadership to enhance user experience and solve challeng...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by designing and managing platform infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability through advanced technologies and automation practices...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Elevate U.S. national security through backend development of systems that ingest and serve real-time operational data. Collaborate across teams, focusing on performance and resilience to create impac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$499K - $500K+*

Drive the development of high-volume APIs for advertising systems, enhancing audience onboarding and measurement capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver privacy-focused soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $240K *

Drive the development of scalable backend infrastructure for real-time API traffic analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance product capabilities and user experiences while taking ownership of the...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of data by bridging gaps between sources, ensuring seamless ETL processes and architecture for efficient business insights. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to optimize and s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Transform healthcare by leveraging your backend engineering skills. Collaborate with a diverse team to create reliable, secure systems that integrate AI workflows and support critical services in the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Explore innovative data and workflow systems that enhance platform performance while supporting collaboration. Drive API design and event-driven architectures to deliver reliable solutions and seamles...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive innovation in data connectivity by designing robust integrations for diverse data systems to support advanced AI models. Engage with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance data usability while ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $243K *

Advance your career by shaping the future of banking infrastructure. Collaborate on critical projects that enhance transaction systems, ensuring fault tolerance and scalability, while delivering seaml...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Transform healthcare technology by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications, enhancing user experiences while ensuring system reliability and compliance in a dynamic, cross-function...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Support a dynamic team in building cloud-native applications that enhance pharmacy solutions. Take the lead in system design and development, creating reliable and scalable software that improves pati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $413K *

Develop robust architectures and scalable systems that support global revenue operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial workflows and ensure accurate financial reporti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $180K *

Engineer software solutions at the forefront of sustainable air mobility. Design, develop, and scale innovative full-stack applications that elevate user experiences and backend performance in a colla...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $245K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of platform engineering by leading transformation initiatives and building robust API and event streaming capabilities. Empower squads with self-service tools...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving automation and efficiency in security evaluations. Contribute significantly to innovative capabilities in application engineering, focusing on integrating language model...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Design and deliver robust backend systems for enterprise security teams, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to take features from concept to mass depl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Transform data landscapes by building and maintaining efficient pipelines that enhance reliability and operational readiness. Collaborate across teams to optimize data workflows and enforce best pract...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions that transform the PropTech landscape. Drive the technical strategy and architecture, mentor a talented team, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-impact AI...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an API Engineer?question toggle

    An API Engineer is a software professional who designs, builds, and maintains APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). They ensure the smooth interaction between different software systems, making them integral to modern digital infrastructure.

  • What qualifications do I need to be an API Engineer?question toggle

    Most API Engineer roles require a degree in Computer Science or a related field, a solid grasp of API protocols and methodologies, and experience with languages like Java, Python, or C++. A deep understanding of web services and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is also typically required.

  • Are there many API Engineer jobs available?question toggle

    The demand for API Engineers is growing as more companies undertake digital transformation initiatives. API Engineers are pivotal in this as they enable different software systems to interact seamlessly.

  • How much can I earn as an API Engineer?question toggle

    The salaries for API Engineers can vary greatly depending on experience, location, and the specific needs of the employer. However, on Ladders, all listed API Engineer jobs offer a salary of $100,000 or more.