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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$140K - $160K *

Help us enhance our Core Banking System by designing scalable backend services using Go and CockroachDB. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability in a hybrid wor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $147K *

Engage in user-focused design and development as you advocate for positive experiences across UI, CLI, and API. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resolve issues, and contribute to a cultu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology teams to enhance enterprise data and application initiatives, ens...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $211K *

Elevate your career by designing and operating robust streaming systems for global audiences. Drive automation, enhance security, and optimize performance to deliver exceptional streaming experiences...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $290K *

Inspire a new wave of innovation by leading design and engineering efforts for scalable solutions in wealth management, blending AI with user experience while partnering with a dynamic team to drive i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Transform your career by building innovative solutions that impact thousands. Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams to establish architecture and product strategy, while leveragi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Drive innovative solutions as a founding engineer, creating scalable products for a diverse client base. Collaborate broadly, establish engineering principles, and leverage AI to redefine wealth manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Redefine innovation by creating and scaling AI-driven solutions in wealth management, shaping foundational architecture and experiences that impact thousands of clients. Collaborate across teams to dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Develop and launch innovative, scalable solutions in wealth management, focusing on architecture and user experience. Collaborate autonomously to drive foundational engineering and product strategy, i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Join a dynamic Innovation team to build scalable solutions in AI for financial services. Lead architectural decisions, collaborate with clients, and drive product strategy while shaping impactful user...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Lead the charge in innovation by developing scalable AI solutions that enhance client experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish foundational architecture and deliver impactful products...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Take ownership of innovative solutions, driving the architecture and product strategy for an agile team focused on cutting-edge AI applications in wealth management, impacting thousands of clients at...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining the wealth management landscape through innovative AI solutions. As a founding engineer, you'll drive product development, shaping architecture and systems for thousands...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Transform the future of financial services by building AI-driven products that scale effectively. Collaborate closely with teams and clients to define architecture and solutions, driving the product v...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Innovate and architect cutting-edge AI solutions for wealth management at scale. Lead product development while collaborating with clients and teams, impacting strategic decisions and enhancing client...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Shape innovative solutions as a founding engineer, building scalable products and establishing foundational engineering principles in a dynamic, autonomous environment, while leveraging cutting-edge A...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Elevate your engineering career by shaping innovative solutions for a high-impact platform, collaborating with stakeholders to build at the forefront of applied AI, and establishing critical architect...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Architect innovative solutions from the ground up, engaging deeply with clients to create scalable products in a dynamic, AI-driven environment. Lead foundational design and engineering decisions to s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Join us to build innovative AI-driven solutions that reshape the wealth management landscape. As a founding engineer, you'll shape architecture and product strategy, delivering impactful results for o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions, driving architecture and product decisions while building cutting-edge applications to enhance wealth management experiences for clients on a large scale...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of financial innovations. As a founding engineer, you'll shape architecture and design solutions to enhance user experiences, driving impactful growth while co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Invent groundbreaking solutions as a key member of the Innovation team. Engage in high-impact projects, drive product strategy, and collaborate across functions to deliver sophisticated AI application...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of robust enterprise applications, focused on Java and Spring Framework, while driving agile methodologies and fostering innovative solutions in a collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative cloud-based software solutions while collaborating closely with teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical direction. Lead complex projects and mentor junior developers...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...

United StatesRemote

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.