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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$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...

Yesterday

  •   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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end API integrations from sales through implementation, ensuring seamless client integration and support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with clients to build and maintain bespoke full stack applications, balancing technical expertise with customer empathy. Drive product decisions from discovery to implementation while fostering...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building bespoke full stack applications, balancing technical expertise with customer empathy. Drive product decisions and collaborate closely with clients to deliver i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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  •   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...

Today

  •   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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative application development in engineered materials. Collaborate across teams to lead R&D projects, enhance product capabilities, and support market growth in bui...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and optimization of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines while enhancing data integration and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and automate workf...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evolving critical infrastructure, managing complex systems across Linux, networking, and security. This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise and the ability...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$50K - $180K *

Drive success in aviation engineering by performing diverse implementation tasks and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance air traffic systems while ensuring quality and timeliness in project del...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $118K *

Transform financial services by designing and integrating scalable backend applications and AI workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, automate processes, and improve operational efficie...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering teams by leveraging AI to enhance legacy platforms and accelerate delivery cycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement AI tooling, streamline processes, and drive innovatio...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable web applications and APIs, leveraging modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance business workflows...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Transform legal technology by developing scalable systems for contract analysis, data orchestration, and accurate retrieval, all while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance productivity for i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $223K *

Shape the future of enterprise systems by integrating SAP with AWS and AI. Leverage your expertise to build cloud-native solutions that enhance Finance operations, driving innovation and automation ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$148K - $222K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Development Engineer, where you'll lead the design and development of critical pay-related features, tackling complex challenges in contingent workforce manage...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $222K *

Help us enhance contingent workforce management by leading the development of key pay-related features, leveraging your expertise in software engineering to design and implement scalable, resilient so...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $212K *

Transform data solutions by designing and building reusable services that empower engineering teams. Collaborate with product managers to simplify complex problems and deliver scalable, secure compone...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance integration initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and ensure successful ERP migrations. Collaborate effectively to translate needs i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative web platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance content management systems. Drive technical decisions and foster a culture of growth while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K *

Support the development of business-critical software in an Agile team, implementing responsive features using React and TypeScript while ensuring quality and continuous integration for both internal...

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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.