Explore Application Engineer Jobs

Application Engineers connect technology with customer and business needs. They help organizations select, configure, integrate, and optimize software or technical products, translating complex requirements into practical solutions. Explore vetted Application Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Application Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but Application Engineers commonly assess user needs, demonstrate product capabilities, support implementation, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with engineering, sales, product, and customer teams. Some positions focus on pre-sales solution design, while others emphasize deployment, integration, or ongoing application support.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a combination of technical expertise and communication skills. Relevant qualifications may include experience with software applications, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, systems integration, or industry-specific tools. Requirements depend on the product and sector. Analytical thinking, project coordination, clear documentation, and the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences are valuable across many roles.

Application Engineer Career Opportunities

Application Engineers work across industries such as enterprise software, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Career paths may lead to senior or lead engineering roles, solutions architecture, product management, sales engineering, or technical leadership. Search Ladders to compare opportunities and find positions aligned with your experience, industry, and compensation goals.

Find Application Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Application Engineer listings, review role requirements, and identify positions that match your skills and career plans.

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$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading product marketing for AI governance solutions. Drive impactful narratives, engage with analysts, and create high-quality content to enhance visibility and credibility in...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion growth by leveraging your engineering expertise to drive sales, build relationships, and expand market presence in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to create impactful strategies a...

St. Paul, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $145K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that empower critical processes. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to enhance data reliability and efficiency in a high-t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion the technical side of sales by delivering tailored demos, managing RFPs, and collaborating on complex deals. Immerse yourself in the sales cycle, ensuring prospects see the value of our solut...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing technical programs across global engineering teams. Drive alignment, enhance decision-making, and leverage AI to optimize workflows while supporting senior leadership i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion the future of network engineering by architecting and developing high-performance networks that power AI at scale. Lead innovative solutions and mentor a talented team to enhance global netwo...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Engineer, driving innovative designs and technical solutions for mass production. Collaborate across departments to ensure product excellence and mentor junior enginee...

Wayne, NERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovation by leading product strategy for platform and developer capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance integration and extensibility, driving impactful solutions f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $190K *

Engage in transforming healthcare by designing and deploying AI solutions that enhance clinician efficiency and patient outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced automati...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying AI systems that enhance productivity and customer experience across multiple departments, driving innovation and efficiency through advanced AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Transform customer security needs into tailored solutions by leveraging your technical expertise in video management systems. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver impactful demonstrations and ensur...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate data mining and semantic search solutions for ML applications, enhancing autonomous vehicle development through cutting-edge infrastructure and AI-assisted engineering. Collaborate across tea...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Drive the development of scalable software solutions, enhancing computer vision and LLM systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while ensuring reliability and ef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Deliver scalable backend services and APIs for scholarly content, enhancing search and discovery systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and reliability while integrat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $175K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $174K *

Elevate technical execution in GMP manufacturing by leading complex workstreams for comparability strategies, tech transfers, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Innovate backend services and APIs in Node.js and TypeScript to enhance ad experiences across mobile and web platforms, collaborating with engineers and product teams to drive impactful advertising so...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and development of secure, scalable Java applications for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive modernization and cloud adoption...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by taking ownership of product features from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and implement solutions that enhance user experience a...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $254K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative Android system applications, enhancing device management and user experience. Collaborate across functions to build scalable solutions that empower...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive engineering excellence as a Software Engineer Team Lead, guiding a team while collaborating with enterprise clients to create innovative, scalable solutions. Balance hands-on coding and mentorin...

Mississauga, ONRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join us to build impactful data-driven solutions at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer, collaborate across teams to design reliable backend systems and deliver insights that empower brands to optimi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build a scalable API gateway that powers our applications and services. Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize, document, and ensure the security of our API ecosystem while mentoring and writin...

CanadaRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$466K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building scalable platforms for large-scale machine learning model training, enhancing performance, and creating user-friendly experiences...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an Application Engineer?question toggle

    An Application Engineer applies technical expertise to help customers or internal teams choose, configure, integrate, and use software or technical products effectively. The role often combines engineering knowledge, problem-solving, and communication.

  • What does an Application Engineer do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work may include gathering requirements, designing or configuring solutions, supporting product demonstrations, coordinating implementations, troubleshooting issues, and working with engineering, sales, product, or customer teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Application Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role and industry. Employers may look for a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with specific software or systems, and skills in integration, troubleshooting, communication, and project coordination.

  • Where do Application Engineers work?question toggle

    Application Engineers work in many sectors, including software and technology, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and other industries that develop or use complex products and systems.

  • How can I find Application Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Application Engineer openings and review listings for compensation, experience, and skill requirements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.