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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's innovating security evaluations by enhancing automation and continuous monitoring while collaborating across disciplines to ensure optimal performance and system health for mission...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $207K *

Transform user experiences by developing and enhancing full-stack applications for renewable energy projects. Collaborate across teams to design, build, and deploy intuitive interfaces and robust APIs...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of automotive safety by leading product development for restraint systems. Oversee project timelines, manage supplier deliverables, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of vehicle closures by leading innovative design and development of handles, locks, and mechanisms for automotive applications, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$61K - $104K *

Join a team that optimizes front-end solutions using Angular and cutting-edge technologies. Shape innovative web applications with a focus on engineering excellence, maintainable code, and Agile pract...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the integration landscape by designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure for hybrid environments, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality software delivery for mis...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and API integrations for mission-critical government clients, ensuring seamless operations across hybrid environments while automating workfl...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $160K *

Join a team that's building innovative backend services and infrastructure for next-gen crypto and web3 solutions. Collaborate to deliver scalable, high-quality systems that enhance trading experience...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $195K *

Innovate by designing and building scalable backend services for next-gen crypto and web3 platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance trading experiences while ensuring system correc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $195K *

Transform the financial landscape by designing and building scalable backend services for innovative crypto and web3 solutions, ensuring high standards of correctness and performance in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform agent interactions by developing robust runtime patterns and integrations. Collaborate across teams to define scalable solutions that enhance system interoperability while ensuring security...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing agent runtime patterns and integrations. Collaborate across teams to create production-quality implementations that adhere to standards, ensuring agents de...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by developing agent-facing layers for robust platform solutions. Collaborate closely across teams to ensure high-quality, maintainable code while enhancing agent interactions with int...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer cutting-edge agent frameworks to enhance platform integration and performance. Focus on runtime orchestration and internal tool access. Collaborate across teams, ensuring quality and efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform agent interactions through innovative engineering solutions, focusing on runtime, orchestration, and integration. Build repeatable patterns that set quality standards, ensuring secure and ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Champion the development of innovative digital platforms in life insurance. Lead design and implementation of scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with security and SDLC standar...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of agent-facing layers on a cutting-edge platform. Collaborate with teams to define runtime patterns, memory strategies, and integrations, ensuring high-quality implementations th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $245K *

Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Develop cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance clinical documentation and coding. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust APIs and services, improving physician workflows and creating si...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven solutions to enhance clinical documentation and coding, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful tools for healthcare providers and ensuri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare by building AI-powered solutions that enhance clinical documentation and medical coding, delivering real value to health systems and improving patient care acr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of backend architecture by building scalable systems that empower a dynamic platform. Collaborate across teams to design APIs and drive performance optimization, while managing end-to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $100K *

Deliver innovative solutions by supporting the implementation and configuration of digital banking products. Collaborate with clients and teams to troubleshoot issues, ensure quality, and achieve succ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Design and develop scalable backend applications in a collaborative, remote environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and mentor peers while ensuring high performance...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the backend infrastructure to handle millions of daily requests while ensuring reliability and top performance. Collaborate on API enhancement for seamless developer experiences as the syste...

Reposted 2 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.