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What does an API Engineer do?

An API Engineer plays a critical role in software development, creating APIs that allow different software systems to interact. Their work is key to building smooth and efficient digital systems.

What are the qualifications for API Engineer jobs?

A degree in Computer Science or a related field, strong understanding of API protocols and methodologies, and experience with relevant technologies and frameworks are commonly required for API Engineer jobs.

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$139K - $183K *

Innovate and build resilient cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at scale, enhancing developer efficiency across multiple teams while ensuring security and compliance in a health tech environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $138K *

Advance platform reliability and security by managing OpenShift operations across regions, leveraging automation and observability to optimize Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring compliance and incide...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $138K *

Unlock potential by managing multi-region OpenShift platforms at scale, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability for payment services while driving automation and containerization effor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $138K *

Unlock your potential as a Platform Engineer managing multi-region OpenShift clusters, ensuring security and reliability for payment services while innovating with Infrastructure as Code and automatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $228K *

Unlock the potential of data architecture by building robust, scalable infrastructure that supports ML and data engineering teams, ensuring high availability and streamlined data operations for predic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $222K *

Unlock the potential of AI in software engineering by developing and supporting advanced systems. Collaborate with teams to implement production-quality solutions using AI tools and methodologies acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $222K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions by engineering production-quality software. Collaborate on real-world applications that utilize AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle while enhancing sy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Deliver scalable data solutions by designing and maintaining ETL pipelines, ensuring data quality and security while supporting analytics and BI strategies across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Engineer robust enterprise API solutions and lead IAM platforms by delivering strategic development and management, while ensuring alignment with product goals and employing modern frameworks for scal...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $236K *

Bring your expertise to design, implement, and optimize backend services and APIs that drive core business functions and product features while collaborating within cross-functional teams to deliver i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Make your mark at the forefront of data extraction! Lead the design and development of innovative web scraping solutions while overcoming advanced security measures to harvest critical business intell...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Engineer impactful software solutions for advanced military communications. Collaborate with a dynamic team in an agile environment to design and deploy cutting-edge products, tackling various systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead the design and delivery of enterprise API integrations, enhancing our integration ecosystem focused on critical healthcare services used by EMS and hospitals. Drive architectur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and delivery of enterprise API integrations, enhancing healthcare operations with a focus on reliability, security, and cross-functional collaboration to sup...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $190K *

Unlock the potential of data infrastructure by designing and scaling high-performance data pipelines and architectures that drive impactful marketing initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance d...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $140K *

Lead the charge in the operational health and lifecycle management of critical enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, automation, and user exp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $250K *

Shape high-quality cloud infrastructure and security for premium platform services, ensuring trust and integrity. Lead security enhancements while collaborating across teams to support critical produc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive data engineering initiatives by developing and maintaining robust APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and orchestrate seamless workflows, enhancing ove...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Elevate customer support by designing and building robust systems that enhance operational efficiency and user experience, collaborating across teams to innovate solutions for a high-traffic, hybrid t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive mission success by designing and developing enterprise applications in a dynamic, containerized environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance web solutio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Deliver mission-driven enterprise web applications by collaborating with cross-functional teams while leveraging containerization and automation technologies in a fast-paced, dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $190K *

Drive impactful data solutions by building and scaling data pipelines to enhance Uber's growth and marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance, reliable, a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design, build, and optimize a robust data platform infrastructure, ensuring data reliability and quality while mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical strategy acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $242K *

Contribute to building and maintaining secure multi-cloud platforms, collaborating with architects and developers to ensure reliable, high-quality solutions that simplify health care and improve user...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $242K *

Advance your career by building and maintaining a multi-cloud platform. Collaborate with engineers and architects to develop reliable, secure solutions that enhance health care accessibility and impro...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an API Engineer?question toggle

    An API Engineer is a software professional who designs, builds, and maintains APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). They ensure the smooth interaction between different software systems, making them integral to modern digital infrastructure.

  • What qualifications do I need to be an API Engineer?question toggle

    Most API Engineer roles require a degree in Computer Science or a related field, a solid grasp of API protocols and methodologies, and experience with languages like Java, Python, or C++. A deep understanding of web services and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is also typically required.

  • Are there many API Engineer jobs available?question toggle

    The demand for API Engineers is growing as more companies undertake digital transformation initiatives. API Engineers are pivotal in this as they enable different software systems to interact seamlessly.

  • How much can I earn as an API Engineer?question toggle

    The salaries for API Engineers can vary greatly depending on experience, location, and the specific needs of the employer. However, on Ladders, all listed API Engineer jobs offer a salary of $100,000 or more.