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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$79K - $133K *

Elevate progress at the forefront of ArcGIS Hub by transforming customer workflows, communicating priorities, and enhancing geospatial collaboration through innovative product management...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the configuration and support of Epic applications, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and drive project succ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by deploying and maintaining advanced Terraform and Azure DevOps solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and architecture teams to optimize platform activities and ensure ali...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $309K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering high-performance cloud services that scale with our growing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mobile technology by developing innovative React Native applications for diverse gaming products, ensuring high-quality user experiences across multiple platfor...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $173K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and implementation of AI products, mentoring engineers, and shaping development practices for impactful social good. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure hig...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver hands-on engineering solutions for industrial control systems, focusing on SCADA, PLC programming, and project management while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Champion innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full-stack solutions and leveraging AI tools to enhance IT lifecycle management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful softwar...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on creating intuitive, consumer-first products. As a product engineer, you'll enhance user experiences across web and mobile, leveraging cutting-edge...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure in Cloud.gov and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, driving impactful results for clients while shap...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $216K *

Lead the development of innovative ad solutions for a high-traffic mobile app, enhancing user experience while driving revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI-driven workflows...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $158K *

Champion the design and development of scalable infrastructure for AI, enhancing data-platform capabilities and optimizing cloud-native architectures to support enterprise-level machine learning workl...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead innovative product development in power connectors and cable assemblies, driving technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions that meet market demands...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing enterprise identity solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud and hybrid environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Empower enterprise infrastructures by designing automated workflows for secure, scalable network management. Utilize advanced scripting and automation to optimize systems while leveraging your experti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing high-performance distributed systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to solve complex challenges, ensuring operational resilience and driving innov...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

The Data Engineer will work with clients to develop enterprise-grade data platforms, services, and pipelines, focusing on creating and executing comprehensive data strategies. This role requires stron...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$266K - $442K *

Elevate the quality of live experiences by leading testing strategies across platforms. Define and implement robust test plans, ensuring seamless functionality for millions of users during live events...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $211K *

Drive global business transformation by leading complex projects, mentoring executives, and fostering strategic partnerships. Utilize your expertise to influence enterprise-wide strategies and deliver...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $339K *

Champion the evolution of our Data Platform by architecting scalable solutions for large-scale data migrations, empowering teams with self-service storage capabilities, and ensuring reliability across...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $160K *

Lead the development of enterprise-grade data platforms and pipelines, collaborating with clients to ensure performance and reliability. This role emphasizes communication, problem-solving, and innova...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Architect robust data platforms and pipelines, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to solve complex data challenges and drive innovation in data exploitation practices...

Mclean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $162K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing data solutions for clients. Collaborate with experts to transform raw data into analytics-ready assets, enhancing your technical and consulting skills i...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.