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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$88K - $141K *

Champion successful technical solutions by leading client integrations, driving quality processes, and ensuring satisfaction in a dynamic remote environment with minimal supervision while engaging wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $162K *

The Sr. Solutions Architect at Axon is a client-facing role responsible for leading technical projects and delivering integrations that enhance public safety solutions. This position requires collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Oversee the strategy and roadmap for Business Verification, leading discovery and launching products that enhance onboarding for enterprises globally. Drive AI integration and optimize workflow for be...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate enterprise IAM solutions within a Zero Trust framework, leading design and implementation efforts. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and access management, while mentoring junior e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior IAM Engineer, driving enterprise identity solutions within a Zero Trust framework. Lead initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure secure access across global environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Build and scale complex data workflows and high-throughput pipelines, optimizing performance under load. Collaborate across web and desktop applications, owning projects end to end while setting engin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $230K *

Drive innovation by building AI agents that tackle complex enterprise data challenges. Combine research and engineering to create impactful solutions, from experimentation to production, ensuring high...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing complex software applications and leading projects. This role influences policies and supports junior engineers, driving innovation and efficiency in business processes...

Alabama, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge pharmacy software. Influence architecture and engineering solutions within cloud-native microservices, ensuring high-performance and scalabl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations by designing and implementing scalable internal tooling and automated workflows, ensuring alignment between User Operations, Product, and Engineering as we rapidly expand our inno...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for UAS products, driving development and deployment across the software lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and ensure hi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Elevate software quality through backend engineering, leading technical strategy and collaboration with a dynamic team to enhance our AI-native ERP solutions for the construction and real estate secto...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $183K *

Unlock innovation by designing and building scalable backend services for credit products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability, powering experiences f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$234K - $436K *

Accelerate your career by joining a dynamic team to enhance a secure, reliable cloud platform. Leverage your cloud infrastructure and software development skills to build and support a leading data pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our search capabilities by architecting high-scale solutions, leading multi-quarter transformations, and ensuring operational excellence across a global cloud infrastructure while mentoring em...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the DevOps function by leading cloud infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and incident management. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance, security, and operational efficiency i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing scalable ETL pipelines, fostering collaboration with analytics teams, and ensuring data integrity and governance across AWS platforms, all while mentoring...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $266K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing complex software systems, utilizing Java, Spring, and Docker. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, integrate, and optimize applications while ensuring ad...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $115K *

Champion the development of scalable backend systems and AI-driven features, integrating advanced technologies to enhance product functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$111K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to design and implement innovative software solutions. Leverage modern technologies and collaborate closely to deliver high-quality products while staying ahead of ind...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the development of robust backend systems for a next-gen AI healthcare product, ensuring reliability and scalability across distributed workflows, audio processing, and orchestration of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $247K *

Champion the enterprise API strategy, delivering scalable solutions across digital assets and open banking. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, innovation, and optimal developer exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower the development of vital infrastructure systems as you design, scale, and optimize the core platforms for a global GPU marketplace, driving innovations in cloud compute and marketplace dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $235K *

Champion the backend usage billing pipeline, driving product direction and ensuring seamless integration for credit-based offerings while enhancing scalability and reliability across platforms...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by developing engineering specifications for oil and gas projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting procurem...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.