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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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$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to resolving complex technical issues for enterprise clients. You'll drive success in product adoption while collaborating across functions, ensuring a seamless customer e...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $154K *

Elevate your career by leading complex infrastructure solutions, automating deployments, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic advancements and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your Tier 3 technical support skills to drive customer success. Collaborate with enterprise clients, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance the adoption of cutting...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping our API and Data strategy within Servicing by driving modernization and delivering high-quality products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay ahead of emerging...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Tackle innovative challenges in building a unified platform experience. Drive secure, scalable solutions impacting user authentication and access control in a collaborative environment while shaping t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engineer the foundation of a cutting-edge tax engine, collaborating closely with CPAs to ensure accuracy while enhancing testing and integration systems for rapid deployment and scaling in a transform...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $125K *

Join our team to enhance healthcare software solutions, focusing on FHIR compliance, API development, and automation that improves quality reporting for hospitals nationwide while fostering a collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine developer experiences by designing and automating robust platform infrastructure. This role encompasses collaboration across teams to enhance productivity, ensure system reliability, and imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of shared services by developing robust APIs and backend solutions in a cloud-native environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and elevate your coding...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $216K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering standards in an AI-native development lifecycle, directing autonomous agents and ensuring rigorous code scrutiny while maintaining high-quality produ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Optimize platform reliability and delivery automation by ensuring seamless operation of our AI infrastructure, enhancing scalability and performance while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $153K *

Drive impactful software solutions in the healthcare domain, enhancing quality reporting systems for thousands of hospitals. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes, ensuring high stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at our API team as a hands-on Engineering Manager, blending technical skill with people leadership. You'll enhance team performance, contribute to the codebase, and drive architect...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the integration roadmap and define our API strategy; work cross-functionally to enhance product offerings for modern accounting firms through strategic partnerships and customer insights...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform healthcare technology by designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications, enhancing user experiences while ensuring system reliability and compliance in a dynamic, cross-function...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $172K *

Lead the development of scalable platform systems and API-driven experiences, integrating AI capabilities while ensuring operational rigor and innovative problem solving across partnerships...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $179K *

Empower the software engineering team to design, develop, and test innovative applications and platform solutions. Collaborate across the SDLC while adhering to best practices and proactively resolvin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $130K *

Transform the SaaS landscape by writing quality code, collaborating in Agile teams, and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and deliver impactful features for nonprofits...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform data infrastructure by designing and maintaining high-performance pipelines. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data flow, integrity, and reliability, empowering analytics and strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead and innovate as you build secure, high-performance infrastructure for GraphQL, engaging directly with users and teams to enhance our platform and drive strategic improvements essential for advanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize integration capabilities by building reliable APIs and security-focused systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and elevate engineering quality in a dynamic, rem...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation frameworks, deploying and managing Helm charts across diverse Kubernetes environments, while collaborating with teams to optimize platform p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Build and optimize data pipelines that transform raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, improve workflows, and support advanced analytics...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of high-performance applications, optimizing enterprise solutions, and mentoring teams to ensure quality software delivery within the pensions do...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $121K *

Create and support AI-driven content tooling solutions that enhance automation and management capabilities, collaborating in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software enhancements us...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.