API Engineers play a crucial role in modern digital business world. They design and implement application programming interfaces (APIs) that connect digital platforms and services. This scope of work contributes significantly to the technological development and innovation of the company.
As an API Engineer, you will enjoy a multitude of career opportunities and a high-level salary. You will work on challenging projects, improve your skills, and climb up the professional ladder. At Ladders, you can find vetted API Engineering jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Join our platform today and step up your career.
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$157K - $204K *
The Software Engineer 3 at PayPal is responsible for engineering initiatives and developing optimal implementation strategies for products. This role involves researching tasks, implementing features...
1w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Finance & Insurance$72K - $176K *
This Senior Software Engineer role is crucial for ensuring the security, scalability, and efficiency of PayPal's identity infrastructure. The position involves developing and implementing identity and...
2w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Finance & InsuranceStaff Software Engineer, API and Data Delivery
$180K - $240K *
The Staff Software Engineer will join the API and Data Delivery Team, playing a central role in architecting and managing systems that deliver large data sets. The ideal candidate will have a strong t...
1w ago
• 8 - 10 years exp. • Information Technology$170K - $200K *
The Integration Engineer (Post-sales) at Parafin will act as a technical point of contact to support platform partners, driving partner integrations for Parafin's capital solutions and delivering ongo...
3w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Information TechnologyEnterprise Solutions Engineer - API
$120K - $150K *
The Enterprise Solutions Engineer at SmartBear will serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor, supporting technical sales and showcasing the value of SmartBear's API product suite. The role invo...
3w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Information Technology$90K - $130K *
The Azure API Specialist will serve as a subject-matter expert in Azure API Management, focusing on the design, development, deployment, and management of Azure-based solutions for enhancing the clien...
2d ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Information Technology$116K - $194K *
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior API Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical to ensuring the security and integrity of our APIs and web applications, pr...
2w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Pharmaceuticals & BiotechAPI Integration Engineer- Remote
$80K - $120K *
The API Integration Engineer will architect and implement tools and solutions to enhance the quality and consistency of APIs and developer assets. This role involves collaborating with various teams t...
4d ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Enterprise Technology$90K - $105K *
Seeking a highly skilled Senior API Platform Engineer to manage API Gateway Platform, ensuring seamless integration, troubleshooting, and optimal performance across the organization...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • HealthcareAPI Software Security Engineer
$92K - $130K *
HealthEquity is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in API Security to join their DevSecOps team. The role involves enhancing API-centric development and ensuring system security within an Azure...
4w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • HealthcareAdvanced Application Engineer (PHP / GO)
$80K - $120K *
The Advanced Application Engineer will design, build, and implement web and process applications for the FinTech team, focusing on real-time APIs and payment processing. This role involves troubleshoo...
4d ago
• Healthcare$120K - $160K *
The APIGEE Developer is responsible for defining REST API/JSON specifications, configuring API Management solutions, and creating Proxy APIs using Apigee. The role involves designing API flows, implem...
4w ago
• Information Technology$85K - $120K *
The Advanced Application Engineer will join the Developer Experience team to design a cohesive developer platform, focusing on unifying and refining CI/CD pipelines and workflows for C# and .NET appli...
3w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Healthcare$90K - $121K *
Seeking an Applications Engineer (APEX and Cognos) to manage Cognos, Apex, and Oracle Report applications for the Drug Enforcement Agency's Diversion Control Division. Must be a US Citizen and have at...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Information Technology$90K - $121K *
Seeking an Applications Engineer to manage Cognos, Apex, and Oracle Report applications for the Drug Enforcement Agency's Diversion Control Division. Must be a US Citizen and have experience in APEX a...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Information Technology$86K - $130K *
The Application Engineer will be responsible for integrating power generation and propulsion systems into customer applications, overseeing projects from conception to onsite commissioning, and ensuri...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Transportation$109K - $150K *
The API Architect will lead consulting engagements to design, build, and implement solutions leveraging Smartsheet and its API. This role requires collaboration with clients to translate business requ...
Yesterday
• Less than 5 years exp. • Information TechnologySoftware Engineer (API/Backend)
$80K - $151K *
Databento is seeking a Software Engineer (API/Backend) to join their team. This remote role involves backend development, product engineering, and optional frontend responsibilities...
More than 4w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Information TechnologyEnterprise - Software Engineer - Environment, Web, APIs
$90K - $131K *
Junior software engineer position focused mainly on backend support with potential for telework. Seeking candidates with Top-Secret/SCI security clearance and experience in SWE programs...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Enterprise TechnologyEnterprise - Software Engineer - Environment, Web, APIs
$97K - $140K *
Junior software engineer position focused mainly on backend support with potential for telework. Seeking candidates with Top-Secret/SCI security clearance and experience in SWE programs...
More than 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Enterprise Technology$150K - $200K *
Senior API Engineer needed for a well-funded start-up, responsible for developing web backend and APIs for core products, maintaining existing applications, and improving performance and developer exp...
More than 4w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Information TechnologyBackend/API Engineer, User Billing
$150K - $220K *
The role involves designing and building scalable platforms, tooling, and system solutions for Stripe's User Billing team. The position requires collaboration across various functions to create APIs a...
Reposted 4w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • Finance & InsuranceBackend/API Engineer, User Billing
$150K - $220K *
The role involves designing and building scalable platforms, tooling, and system solutions for Stripe's User Billing team. The position requires collaboration across various functions to create APIs a...
Reposted 4w ago
• 5 - 7 years exp. • Finance & Insurance$80K - $100K *
You will be responsible for designing and implementing full-stack software solutions and mentoring junior software engineers participating on the implementation of these solutions. To excel in this ro...
2w ago
• Healthcare$185K - $205K *
The Sr Software Engineer - Offers role involves driving the implementation of new discount constructs and functionalities within the Merchant Offers team at Uber. The position requires collaboration w...
Reposted 2w ago
• Less than 5 years exp. • TransportationWhat does an API Engineer do?
An API Engineer designs, implements, and maintains APIs. They are responsible for managing server and database related services and ensuring optimal performance of APIs for customers.
How to become an API Engineer?
A degree in computer science or a related field is usually required. Most employers also require experience with specific programming languages, like Java or Python, as well as an understanding of API development tools and techniques.
What are the career opportunities for an API Engineer?
API Engineers can progress to senior roles or move into related areas such as backend development or systems architecture. They may also work as freelance consultants.