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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Empower engineering teams by providing expert cloud cost guidance and optimization. Collaborate across time zones to analyze spending, forecast costs, and deliver actionable insights, ensuring efficie...

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$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by building a robust data platform that transforms fragmented data into trusted insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize data pipelines...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Transform data into actionable insights by building a robust data platform. Design and implement containerized services, manage external data connections, and create tools that empower logistics exper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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Transform telecommunications innovation as you design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance digital equity and ensure secure, scalable appli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Drive innovative software solutions for national broadband and telecommunications initiatives, collaborating across teams to enhance digital equity and strengthen communications infrastructure in the...

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Transform fragmented data into a cohesive platform by designing and building containerized services that streamline data connections and empower users to manage and analyze logistics data effectively...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $260K *

Shape the future of enterprise-grade Generative AI applications by designing, building, and scaling innovative solutions. Leverage your full-stack engineering skills to create intelligent automation s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the engineering team leading AI platform development. Ensure platform reliability, security, and scalability while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer contracts into successful implementations by leading hands-on activities from kickoff to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and measurab...

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Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

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Deliver innovative solutions by managing AWS infrastructure, ensuring stability, and automating processes. Collaborate with developers to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining high uptime a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to transition computer vision models from experimentation to production. Leverage your MLOps expertise to build scalable pipelines and ensure system reliability across cloud and ed...

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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes and secures identity operations across corporate, cloud, and factory systems. This hands-on role focuses on building scalable identity solutions and automation to enhance secur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by implementing cloud and on-premise solutions that empower global customers. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage projects, and develop technical expertise to drive successful cust...

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Transform customer relationships by driving revenue growth and product adoption through data-driven strategies and consultative selling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Lead the charge in developing scalable, secure cloud-native services and APIs. Drive engineering excellence through innovative practices, technical leadership, and collaboration across teams to enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Lead the development and optimization of Large Language Models and Mixture of Experts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance AI capabilities while mentoring junior engineers to drive innovation an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Engage in groundbreaking software development that impacts millions globally. As a key team player, you'll tackle complex challenges, design scalable systems, and enhance payment technologies that sha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Lead the technical direction of backend architecture while mentoring engineers and driving product success through hands-on contributions and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment...

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Explore cloud-native platforms as a hands-on technical leader driving innovation and engineering excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable infrastructure that empow...

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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.