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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through expert support and quality assurance in the Warewash Division. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve product issues and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $164K *

Transform enterprise web applications by designing and maintaining full-stack solutions in Azure Government Cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance features and ensure compliance wit...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$196K - $291K *

Drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge machine learning models to tackle complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance products and services, ensuring data quali...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading application security initiatives, collaborating with scrum teams to implement best practices, and ensuring the integrity of our software development lifecycle. Drive i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives, collaborating with scrum teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, and ensuring the confid...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency in a regulated wealth management environment, collaborating closely with business stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI engineering by leading technical initiatives, writing production-ready code, and collaborating with clients to deliver impactful solutions in a high-caliber...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower innovation by driving complex AI projects, collaborating closely with clients and a talented team. Lead technical decisions and code while shaping strategic outcomes, enjoying immense growth a...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $187K *

Contribute to the design and development of enterprise-grade software, ensuring scalability and security while collaborating across teams to enhance product features that benefit millions of users...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $187K *

Elevate software engineering capabilities by crafting and optimizing tools for large-scale integration. Embrace a test-driven, agile environment and drive continuous improvement to produce high-qualit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape user experiences and build innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll develop AI-driven applications, enhance engineering practices, and collaborate with teams to mee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to develop innovative software solutions for active implantable medical devices. Collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to technologies that enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading endpoint management and security initiatives. Drive zero touch deployment, mentor IT support, and ensure compliance across devices in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge trading applications that enhance risk management and analytics for Fixed Income and Commodities. Collaborate globally to optimize performance and deliver i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative AI solutions. As a key contributor, you'll enhance technology products, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating acro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise software development. Leverage AI to enhance engineering productivity, design scalable platforms, and lead the adoption of innovative practices that transform...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $240K *

Transform the staffing marketplace by applying AI agents to automate sourcing, vetting, and matching processes. Collaborate with leadership to architect and build scalable systems, driving product dev...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and enhance enterprise payment systems with a focus on reliability, application stability, and performance tuning while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Drive impactful solutions for one of the largest CDNs by managing and optimizing our Open Connect platform through scalable microservices and data models, while collaborating with multidisciplinary te...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to streamline hiring processes with software solutions. Transform the recruitment landscape by improving onboarding, cash flow visibility, and capital pipelines. Collaborate cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions that streamline hiring processes, enhance capital management, and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to drive perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the hiring process by creating an efficient recruitment system. Spearhead innovative solutions that streamline onboarding, enhance financial forecasting, and automate compliance to effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative AI tools to transform company-wide recruiting and financial operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to create software solutions that enhance hiring efficiency and financial fore...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.