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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$142K - $161K *

Lead the charge in automating IT processes, enhancing operational efficiency through innovative workflows and integrations. Own critical automation platforms, ensuring reliability and continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $161K *

Unlock potential by automating IT processes and workflows. In this senior role, you'll own and enhance automation systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Advance backend solutions and frontend features, collaborating across teams to build scalable systems and AI integrations, driving product growth from conception to execution...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable data pipelines, transforming diverse data sources into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive innovation and maint...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Transform your career by architecting scalable software solutions that empower users globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionality and performance while driving i...

Calgary, ABRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to building AI-powered tools and automated workflows, enhancing platform efficiency through hands-on software engineering and integration of AI models, while collaborating with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $230K *

Unlock your potential by designing robust cloud infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with engineers to enhance deployment efficiency and software quality, while mentoring peers and driving...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $137K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration by managing infrastructure engineering tasks, executing migrations to Azure and AWS, and ensuring operational readiness for applications and services in a dynamic, r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation in building automation systems by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality design deliverables for critical projects, and fostering collaboration across engineering disciplines to ach...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $158K *

Drive the development of AI-powered features by collaborating with engineers and data scientists. Engage in hands-on work with LLMs, RAG, and ML pipelines, focusing on prompt engineering and model int...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Optimize integration solutions by developing APIs and microservices, ensuring seamless connectivity across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into functional designs whil...

Mclean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to develop and enhance a robust platform for agents and workflows, driving productivity and collaboration across engineering and business functions while ensuring qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $132K *

Join us to provide analytical support, troubleshoot systems, and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with maintenance teams, manage spare parts, and ensure compliance with safety standards whi...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing complex Federal applications by designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack solutions using Java and Angular. Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver secure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate software solutions by architecting AI-driven financial tools, collaborating with elite engineers to enhance investment workflows, and ensuring high standards in quality and security within a d...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by leading design and implementation of robust enterprise systems, driving innovation, and establishing engineering excellence while mentoring developers and collabora...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $263K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing high-performance REST APIs, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices across teams to enhance backend infrastructure and system reliability...

Cambridge, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by designing and developing scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality applications that meet business needs and enhance user ex...

Plano, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data architecture, ensuring scalable, secure access across systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver impactful data solutions that drive business val...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving ERP solutions across global business locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system performance, ensure user adoption, and lead continuous improvement initiativ...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex solution architecture for ambulatory surgery centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, finance, and execute integrated healthcare solutions that m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming finance data management by building robust data models and pipelines. You'll ensure data accuracy and empower analysts with trusted resources, driving insights and effi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$149K - $271K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by building robust platforms that empower teams across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities, ensuring safe and eff...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $204K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative IT solutions, driving transformation for enterprise clients while ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate across teams to craft technical s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $125K *

Elevate semiconductor manufacturing by providing expert field service support for advanced metrology and inspection systems. Engage with customers to ensure satisfaction while troubleshooting and reso...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.