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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$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...

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  •   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

$125K *

Lead the charge in advancing robust data platforms and optimizing Microsoft environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise data servic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform data solutions by architecting enterprise-grade pipelines, leading a high-performing team, and embedding best practices to create scalable, robust data environments for analysis and insights...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $115K *

Help us enhance client integrations by proposing and implementing technical solutions on a leading SaaS platform, collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely and efficient onboarding experience...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and backend systems. Leverage your expertise in Java and ETL development to enhance performance and reliability in a collaborative, remote env...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$136K - $187K *

Develop secure, enterprise-grade Privileged Access Management solutions by driving cloud infrastructure projects with a focus on modern technologies, teamwork, and mentorship, while optimizing existin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation as a Software Engineer on the Platform team, enhancing the core of Superhuman Docs. Tackle unique challenges in structured data storage, optimize performance, and contribute to techni...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$196K - $239K *

Develop and implement innovative software solutions to enhance complex systems, ensuring adherence to design requirements while optimizing performance and user experience within an agile environment...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $191K *

Join the team to design and develop scalable software solutions for healthcare supply chain transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance the rules engine and deliver high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge GenAI systems from the ground up. Engage in the full development lifecycle, collaborating with engineers and product owners to create reliable, production-grad...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive risk engineering excellence by leading a technical team to develop innovative solutions for fraud detection and mitigation, while shaping strategy and fostering growth in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.