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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$101K - $127K *

Advance your career by developing high-quality software solutions alongside cross-functional teams. Implement best practices, optimize performance, and leverage innovative technologies to create scala...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's building innovative software for AI labs, enabling seamless management of compute resources across multiple clusters. Collaborate with engineers to create impactful solutions that e...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $231K *

Unlock your potential by enhancing our CI/CD infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence in softwar...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $135K *

Collaborate to drive technical issue resolution and enhance support systems while serving enterprise clients across our AI platform, ensuring seamless communication and operational excellence in a fas...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Empower customers by solving technical challenges and implementing effective workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into practical solutions, ensuring successful integra...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team that develops innovative software solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experiences and drive projects from conception to deployment in a...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance healthcare technology solutions as a Software Engineer II. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop and maintain applications, implement APIs, and contribute to Agile processes wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to build and ship LLM-powered features that automate claims processes. You'll design secure, efficient workflows and ensure trustworthiness through rigorous evaluation, all while o...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $203K *

Design and optimize AI-ready networking infrastructures to support high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads. Collaborate with customers to assess, plan, and implement scalable solutions...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Engineer innovative public safety software solutions, ensuring seamless integration of body cameras, in-car video systems, and evidence management for critical clients. Lead technical implementations...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$193K - $309K *

Transform the Enterprise Sports & Entertainment team by designing and deploying scalable features, leading complex projects, and mentoring engineers to enhance customer experiences across the Toast pl...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead mobile development efforts, mentoring teams and driving architecture decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality iOS and Android applications, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing AI-driven CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation tools, and mentoring engineers in a dynamic DevOps environment focused on RPA/BPM platforms and intell...

Georgia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader in electrification, driving project specifications and solutions for diverse markets. Collaborate with engineers and sales teams to enhance ABB's presence a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Elevate employee experiences by designing and implementing HR solutions. Lead technical projects, optimize integrations with Microsoft 365, and mentor developers to enhance ServiceNow capabilities and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Optimize data-driven strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention. Collaborate with operations to implement scalable solutions in a dynamic startup environment, making a significant impact...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic fintech company by building and maintaining services and APIs for a global payments platform. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance your skills while delivering...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $111K *

Elevate project execution by supporting engineering and construction teams in delivering complex industrial infrastructure projects through technical coordination and quality assurance activities...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Advance the future of financial engineering by building a robust platform for pricing, billing, and revenue management in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to automate processes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative database solutions by proactively optimizing performance and guiding clients on cloud strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance mission-critical systems and ensure seamless ser...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Champion innovative technology solutions by leading the design and implementation of secure, scalable applications that enhance data utilization and support mission-driven programs across multidiscipl...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Lead the secure architecture direction for a cloud-native financial platform, ensuring robust security controls and hands-on implementation while guiding teams to enhance security posture and reduce r...

Plano, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.