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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$88K - $105K *

Join our team to design and maintain Java-based APIs for healthcare EDI transactions. You'll enhance transaction processing capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive modern...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $319K *

Unlock potential by leading AI/ML initiatives for Healthcare and Public Sector clients. Design and deliver innovative solutions while engaging with executives and technical teams. Balance strategic vi...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative building automation systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage complex projects, and drive efficiency through advanced engineer...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. Drive comprehensive analytics projects from scoping to delivery, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic remote environment...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by combining design and engineering skills to tackle complex challenges. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and create impactful solutions for a product used by over 10...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $245K *

Lead the charge in building a groundbreaking consumer marketplace, taking ownership of core features from backend to user experience. Collaborate closely with a lean team to innovate and iterate rapid...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive innovation by designing and maintaining secure APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions, and mentoring engineers to foster a culture of learning and excellen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Innovate and lead the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing for performa...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and building a next-gen routing platform for enterprise contact centers. Develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collaborating with cross...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build innovative routing engines for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize perf...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise-scale contact center operations by developing a cutting-edge routing engine. Collaborate across teams to ensure intelligent distribution of interactions, optimizing for performanc...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $242K *

Develop and implement advanced OCI attack capabilities, researching attack paths and misconfigurations. Collaborate with engineers to enhance offensive security strategies, ensuring robust cloud-nativ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build core ad tech systems, enhancing tracking and delivery services. Take ownership of architecture decisions and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced envi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $245K *

Build robust backend systems that manage vast data volumes and high query loads. Join a collaborative team to design, develop, and scale critical infrastructure, tackling diverse challenges with auton...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a full stack engineer, collaborating in an agile team to develop innovative applications and features, while leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance product offerin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$139K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving technical sales support and solutions for customers. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve targets while providing expert guidance on F5 products and services, ensuring c...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic sales team as a Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage technical expertise to drive sales, support customers, and deliver innovative F5 solutions that bridg...

Olympia Fields, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer challenges and deliver F5 solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building robust data pipelines and integrations that enhance healthcare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design reliable solutions, mentor engineers, and leverag...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AWS environments and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing observability and security, while collaborating with engineers to optimize platform reliability and perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the developer experience by leading AI-native architecture, guiding engineers in adopting innovative practices, and enhancing collaboration through cutting-edge tools and workflows. Drive im...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $316K *

Lead the charge in software excellence by designing, developing, and mentoring within a dynamic engineering team, ensuring high-quality delivery and innovative solutions that drive business success...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.