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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions through hands-on engineering and client collaboration. Transform complex business challenges into reliable, production-ready software while enhancin...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive technical innovation by researching and prototyping next-gen solutions, collaborating with teams to transform ideas into actionable strategies, and experimenting with AI frameworks to push bound...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$196K - $230K *

Transform healthcare data by building robust data pipelines and systems that enhance product efficiency and transparency. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in data processing and support a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $300K *

Champion the development of customer-facing SDKs and APIs, enhancing the developer experience for AI and robotics applications. Lead cross-functional teams to create documentation, tools, and workflow...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$241K - $295K *

Lead the charge in evolving infrastructure architecture and AI workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, design complex solutions, and mentor engineers in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $215K *

Take ownership of PEMCO's AI platform, managing the entire stack from GPU compute to governance. Lead design and implementation, ensuring system reliability and cost efficiency while setting industry...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of AI-driven personalization systems by leveraging full-stack expertise. Collaborate with a high-performing team to design, implement, and maintain scalable applications that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$267K - $297K *

Shape the future of distributed systems by leading the design and implementation of resilient, high-performance platforms that handle millions of requests per second, driving innovation and technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by supporting an enterprise health application as a Data Engineer, collaborating in agile teams to develop data models, APIs, and reporting tools while enhancing user workflows a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Champion data excellence by building and maintaining Spark pipelines on Databricks. Collaborate with product teams to ensure reliable, cost-effective analytics solutions while enhancing pipeline perfo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $224K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative software solutions for millions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance our platform, architect scalable systems, and lead technical strategy while fostering...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Lead software engineering initiatives to enhance pivotal programs by architecting scalable systems and driving technical strategy while collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Unlock potential by driving technical strategy and building scalable systems that enhance product offerings for millions while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and collaboration across te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$195K - $247K *

Shape the future of healthcare integrations by leading design and implementation efforts, enhancing client systems, and mentoring teams to drive scalable, efficient data solutions that improve patient...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $173K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Software Development Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance secure, scalable applications in the fintech sector, while...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Drive innovation in cloud infrastructure by designing and managing secure, scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize performance, automate processes, and me...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $176K *

Engage in the development of user-facing features for a key iOS app, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance health management and clinical research experiences for users, while ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K *

Engineer innovative solutions as an Applications Developer, supporting the configuration and enhancement of a complex COTS software system. Collaborate with teams to gather requirements, develop appli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications for identity and access management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and streamline enterprise integratio...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise-scale technology solutions, ensuring secure onboarding of devices and driving technical strategy for critical operations across the organizatio...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $250K *

Accelerate our software solutions by developing and enhancing full stack digital services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve user experiences in logistics and operations effectively...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Advance security capabilities by developing and maintaining robust infrastructure to protect sensitive data. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with security standards and enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance security infrastructure and protect sensitive data. Develop scalable solutions, collaborate with engineers, and drive security initiatives to ensure compliance and safeg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.