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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$126K - $158K *

Champion robust infrastructure solutions that enhance platform orchestration and reliability while empowering engineering teams through innovative automation and lifecycle management in complex Kubern...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize data pipelines, empowering analytics through robust ETL workflows. Utilize your technical expertise to enhance data accessibility and quality while solvin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare data integration by architecting robust systems that connect major healthcare payers. Lead, innovate, and define best practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicate...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $195K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing EHR integrations, ensuring data reliability and quality. Collaborate with product teams to enhance features while setting integration standards for future sc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, designing and developing innovative software solutions with advanced technologies. Collaborate with talented peers in a fast-paced environment, delivering q...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion user experience by developing cross-platform applications that engage learners through intuitive interactions and seamless performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance tool sets and deliver...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$122K - $157K *

Launch your career as a Software Engineer II, contributing to our Developer Portal team. You'll design, implement, and deploy backend services and user-facing features, leveraging AI tools to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform software development by leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster collaboration in an agile environment, ensuring adherence to best practi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Discover a dynamic role where you analyze systems, bridge gaps, and enhance business functionality while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive improvements and ensure project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the efficiency of mission-critical applications by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain Java-based solutions that enhance the DEA's investigative ecosyste...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in vibration control solutions while collaborating across Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support strategic init...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Drive customer success as a trusted technical advisor, leveraging your expertise to tackle challenges, support implementation, and enhance product value across the customer lifecycle, from pre-sales t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $220K *

Shape the future of patient care by designing robust backend systems that enhance communication and operations, ensuring scale and reliability by harnessing technology and collaboration to support mil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $154K *

Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $230K *

Champion the development of enterprise-grade foundations, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for large organizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful featur...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $175K *

Transform the Growth Platform by designing and building scalable systems that empower marketing teams with self-service tools and data integrations, enhancing user acquisition and cross-channel effect...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $184K *

Elevate the Growth Platform by designing and building scalable systems that empower marketing teams, enhance user acquisition, and drive data-informed decisions across multiple brands, ensuring reliab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $184K *

Drive the development of scalable MarTech solutions that empower cross-channel marketing. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user acquisition and data integration, ensuring reliability and perf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $184K *

Contribute to the Growth Platform team by designing and scaling shared systems that enhance marketing effectiveness and user acquisition through innovative self-service tools and data integrations, en...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $175K *

Join our Growth Platform team as a Fullstack Software Engineer, where you'll design and build scalable systems that empower marketing and lifecycle teams, enhancing user acquisition and engagement thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $184K *

Lead the charge in building scalable MarTech solutions that empower cross-functional teams. Collaborate with marketers and engineers to enhance user acquisition and data integration, ensuring reliabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $175K *

Empower growth by designing and scaling shared systems that enhance marketing effectiveness and user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative MarTech solutions that dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $175K *

Partner with us to design and scale innovative systems that empower marketing teams, enhance user acquisition, and drive data-informed decisions across multiple brands, ensuring reliability and collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at our Growth Platform team by designing and scaling shared systems that empower marketing and lifecycle teams, enhancing user acquisition and engagement through innovative MarTech...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $175K *

Champion the development of scalable MarTech solutions, enhancing user acquisition and cross-channel marketing effectiveness. Collaborate with diverse teams to build intuitive tools and integrations t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.