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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$105K - $234K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex platform capabilities, enhancing reliability and security while mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to drive technical excellence and implement AI-ass...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $314K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing LLM-based systems that tackle complex problems in data processing, empowering the team with your technical direction and expertise while overseeing impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $121K *

Drive the design and maintenance of data management systems, ensuring they meet business needs. Collaborate with a team to automate and secure data delivery while troubleshooting and enhancing EDI pro...

Winston Salem, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$215K - $235K *

Innovate data solutions by architecting and building a robust Databricks lakehouse. Collaborate across teams to enhance data governance, optimize pipelines, and drive AI initiatives, ensuring high-qua...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $125K *

Drive the execution of immersive projects by providing technical oversight and support, ensuring seamless integration and coordination with partners globally while maintaining high standards of qualit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Transform treasury and tax operations by overseeing global payment workflows, ensuring compliance, and optimizing cash management. Collaborate with finance leaders to enhance processes and drive effic...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $146K *

Elevate technical execution across utility-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Lead project governance, interface with stakeholders, and drive continuous i...

Charlottesville, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $116K *

Transform project execution by providing essential administrative support, managing data, contracts, and budgets. Collaborate with project leaders to ensure operational excellence and drive project su...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $304K *

Drive innovative IAM architecture solutions, collaborating globally to enhance cloud asset control and ensure operational excellence through strategic design and cross-functional teamwork...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex technical issues, driving resolution and enhancing customer experience through deep problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $142K *

Transform complex business needs into actionable solutions by leading cross-system analysis initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to define standards, mentor analysts, and drive improvements acro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$132K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud technology and engineering excellence. Lead and mentor engineers while shaping strategic direction for Fan and Club products, ensuring high performance a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$247K - $363K *

Architect and build a cohesive AI ecosystem by defining agent standards, driving technical vision, and ensuring seamless integration across teams. This hands-on role requires strategic oversight and t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Elevate patient care by resolving critical production issues on our Virtual Care Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, build diagnostic tools, and empower su...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Transform patient care by driving operational excellence as a Senior Software Engineer. Collaborate across teams to enhance our Virtual Care Platform, ensuring reliability and swift resolution of crit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $235K *

Lead the charge in developing robust backend applications, driving complex projects from design to launch. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and tackle architectural challenges to enh...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K *

Contribute to cutting-edge financial products as a Staff Software Engineer, driving architectural decisions and technical strategy. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences while mai...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $165K *

Elevate AI capabilities by designing, developing, and deploying innovative AI solutions that enhance products and processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure scalable, secure, and responsible applic...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance application security across web apps, APIs, and cloud services. Collaborate with development squads to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement proactive remediation str...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform application security practices by enhancing web, API, and cloud service protections. Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and integrate security into CI/CD workflo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform the claims process by owning backend services in Python and TypeScript. Design event-driven systems that enhance reliability and efficiency, ensuring seamless integration of AI agents while...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Empower integration solutions by designing and maintaining critical connections across platforms, enhancing Quote-to-Cash processes and ensuring seamless data flow for thousands of merchants through i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $189K *

Join a team that's driving complex projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while ensuring cod...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovative data solutions by managing ETL processes and preparing AI datasets. Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment to translate complex requirements into efficient data strategies, ens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $251K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by leading development activities, applying advanced programming techniques, and ensuring adherence to standards throughout the software lifecycle to address com...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.