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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$110K - $130K *

Empower our growth by managing existing accounts, driving upsells, and enhancing product adoption. Utilize data-driven strategies to prevent churn and ensure renewals while collaborating cross-functio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

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...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Help us shape the future of healthcare by integrating systems for efficient data exchange, ensuring optimal patient care and public health insights through seamless technology solutions and operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$83K - $129K *

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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $200K *

Empower your career by building innovative solutions that enhance member experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive efficiency and leverage technology, all while contributing to meaningful...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $189K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $189K *

Innovate next-generation cloud-native platforms while leading engineering excellence. You'll design scalable solutions, mentor teams, and collaborate across functions to empower product developers in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $210K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating core runtime services for AI agents. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, reliability, and observability in distributed systems, ensuring a se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Take ownership of technical growth initiatives by managing our website and developing innovative product tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive conversions and enhance user experiences, aligni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of secure, high-performance enterprise applications for federal projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, test, and maintain innovative solutions while ensuring complia...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $220K *

Join us to build cutting-edge ML infrastructure for autonomous perception systems, enhancing training and data platforms across defense technology. Collaborate with engineering teams to innovate and o...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage in transformative web experiences by architecting and evolving full-stack solutions on Sanity CMS. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, user-driven websites that enhance our glob...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $222K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud-native solutions that optimize freight planning and logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable systems that enhance decision-m...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $215K *

Advance your career by designing and building robust backend systems that support business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex engineering challenges while ensuring h...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming logistics through cutting-edge backend systems. Leverage AI and analytics to provide decision intelligence and scalable solutions that empower customers in a fast-paced...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and evolving a robust multi-cluster Kubernetes platform to optimize GPU-accelerated AI inference workloads, ensuring high availability, performance, and network reliabi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure by building goal-oriented AI agents that automate complex SRE, DevOps, and DBA workflows, enhancing efficiency and safety across global engineering operati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex software engineering projects, collaborating with analysts to design and implement technical solutions that align with business strategies while ensuring quality and compliance with archi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining FX technology by leading platform engineering initiatives. Drive technical strategy, enhance system stability, and foster innovation while collaborating with cross-functi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $127K *

Architect and manage the medallion architecture on Databricks, ensuring robust data governance and quality. Lead the design of ingestion pipelines and serving layers while implementing PII controls an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven systems. As a Software Engineer, you'll design and implement backend solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance agent pe...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $137K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement enterprise-grade applications that dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$128K - $158K *

Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions, enabling data integration and optimizing performance across Azure and Microsoft Fabric platforms, while collaborating with cross-functiona...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.