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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading engineering efforts to enhance user onboarding experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product activation, improve processes, and mentor engineer...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead engineering initiatives to enhance user onboarding experiences, collaborating with Product and Design. Shape strategies, mentor teams, and drive improvements in activation while ensuring operatio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $280K *

Join a team that's redefining data storage solutions. As a senior engineer, you'll design and implement high-impact systems, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to dr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $195K *

Join a team that's passionate about developing innovative software solutions! Collaborate with skilled engineers to design and implement complex software capabilities using modern technologies, while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $202K *

Lead the technical roadmap and modernize data solutions infrastructure, enhancing off-platform integrations and measurement capabilities while driving AI-first engineering initiatives and cross-team c...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$232K - $258K *

Lead the charge in architecting and evolving critical infrastructure systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, security, and scalability, ensuring seamless operations for millions of c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Drive the architectural evolution of critical infrastructure systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency for global operations. Collaborate across teams to implement innovative solutions that enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Design and build innovative revenue management solutions empowering users to operate their businesses efficiently. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver critical features while mentoring fellow en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $253K *

Transform your career by tackling complex engineering challenges in software development. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and deliver impactful solutions that reach billions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape innovative products in a cross-functional team, enhancing revenue management for digital-native businesses while ensuring high-quality code delivery and user-centric design...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Develop innovative software solutions for a modern financial management platform, enabling users to effectively model and manage growing businesses. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful featu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative financial management solutions that empower businesses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and deliver scalable products enhancing effici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Engage in cutting-edge product development for a financial management platform. Shape user-centric solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance efficiency. Drive innovation and mentor f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Support the management of DoD systems as a skilled DevOps Engineer by overseeing installations, configurations, and system monitoring to uphold security and sustainability within a secure environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $242K *

Drive the evolution of backend systems that enhance user experiences, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for readers an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $225K *

Shape the future of reading by owning the backend platform that enhances user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction, improve system reliability, and foster...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Innovate backend systems to enhance user experiences in reading and listening. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction, reliability, and performance while modernizing lega...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Champion the evolution of backend systems, enhancing user experiences through scalable, reliable architecture. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive technical excellence and modernize legacy systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Shape the future of reading by leading backend engineering efforts to enhance user experiences. Collaborate across teams to build scalable, reliable systems that drive performance and personalization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Join us in shaping the future of reading by optimizing our backend systems. You'll lead technical direction, enhance reliability, and collaborate across teams to create engaging experiences for reader...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $242K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of reading by enhancing backend systems that drive discoverability and personalization. Collaborate across functions to build scalable, reliable platforms that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$171K - $255K *

Shape the future of reading by leading backend engineering efforts that enhance user experiences. Collaborate across teams to build scalable, reliable systems that drive performance and personalizatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Architect robust AI infrastructure to detect and mitigate emerging threats. Drive innovation in data ingestion and model tuning while managing complex pipelines in a high-stakes environment that evolv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by architecting advanced AI infrastructure to combat emerging threats, enhancing detection capabilities, and ensuring real-time adaptability. Collaborate in a high-stakes environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $282K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of AI-driven agent systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, ensuring robust, production-grade solutions that deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.