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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$218K - $256K *

Drive the architectural vision for high-scale fund movement systems, enhancing reliability and scalability. Lead cross-functional initiatives that impact millions, ensuring financial integrity and ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $226K *

Elevate your career by architecting and delivering cloud infrastructure projects while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment that foster...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions for frontier AI companies, managing complex engagements from discovery to activation. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and prototype impactful fin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower AI companies by leading complex proof-of-concept engagements, designing innovative solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance payment infrastructures and drive product evolutio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive data migration projects, leveraging your analytical skills to ensure seamless client transitions to TaxSys. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance data qualit...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in automation by developing tailored solutions, managing diverse projects, and enhancing customer relationships to deliver exceptional mechanical designs and prop...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and enhancing robust full-stack solutions. You'll take ownership of features from design to deployment, collaborating with engineers to deliver high-quality, s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI product features. Collaborate across teams to create reliable, user-friendly solutions that enhance private equity workflows, ensuring seam...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $86K *

Develop and deliver end-to-end AI product experiences, integrating full-stack engineering with applied AI. Collaborate across teams to create intuitive, reliable workflows and user interfaces that enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $90K *

Unlock potential by building end-to-end AI product experiences that enhance private equity workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable, intuitive solutions that leverage adva...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $90K *

Transform the private equity landscape by building end-to-end AI product features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive user experiences, ensuring reliable and scalable AI solut...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $169K *

Accelerate progress by designing and implementing AI product features that transform private equity workflows. Collaborate across teams to build robust full-stack systems that ensure reliable, user-fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $161K *

Accelerate growth by designing and building cutting-edge AI product features, integrating robust full-stack solutions for private equity applications, and mentoring engineers to uphold high standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $161K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Full-Stack AI Product Engineer, designing and building innovative AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to create impactful user experiences and mentor others in thi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $153K *

Contribute to innovative AI solutions within a dynamic product team, designing and building full-stack applications that enhance investment decision-making and processing within the private equity spa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $161K *

Unlock potential by designing and building end-to-end AI products, integrating advanced features and workflows across platforms. Lead innovative engineering efforts while mentoring peers and defining...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $240K *

Join a team that's evolving a robust booking platform and API. Influence architectural decisions, drive the technical roadmap, and ensure seamless inventory management for partners and guests alike th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $120K *

Contribute to the design and automation of cloud-native solutions in AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Infrastructure as Code and enhance cloud observability, ensuring secure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Architect and scale a national medication redistribution platform. Own end-to-end product development, influence technical strategy, and drive innovations in healthcare tech to improve access to affor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to enhance development experiences for engineers and scientists. Drive the design of robust CI/CD pipelines, ensure high-velocity software deployment, and transform our tools to maintain...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering integrated ERP solutions while driving complex projects forward. Bring your SAP expertise to enhance business processes and lead initiatives that create real...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic startup to build AI-driven solutions that enhance behavioral healthcare access. Collaborate closely with founders and take ownership of product development in a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to build innovative products while balancing technical and business needs, fostering collaboration, and driving growth in a startup environment...

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  •   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.