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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$238K - $365K *

Join a team that's redefining lidar technology for autonomy products. Lead the technical strategy, collaborate with experts, and drive innovations from concept to production, ensuring performance and...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead and enhance engineering projects, guiding technical direction and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize e-commerce and learning management systems while fostering a culture of ac...

St. Louis, MORemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by developing full-stack features that enhance user experiences across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify needs and implement...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming client deployments by turning conversational AI products into reliable, production-ready systems. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure successful imple...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality software solutions, mentoring engineers, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance systems and deliver impactful results in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming engineering excellence by leading Salesforce development and quality practices. Drive accountability, enhance delivery systems, and foster a high-performing culture acr...

London, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful Salesforce implementations in the nonprofit and education sectors, overseeing all phases from discovery to deployment. Collaborate closely with clients to design scalable solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Shape the future of IoT solutions by leading backend cloud services development. Drive technical design, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable architecture for AWS-based applications while enhancing u...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD workflows while leading a skilled team. Drive reliability and innovation in production systems, leveraging AI for automation and ensuring seamless delivery across pla...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing e-commerce platforms using Magento, enhancing user experiences and functionality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client goals...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $185K *

Lead enterprise-level architectural initiatives to enhance endpoint technologies, guiding modernization efforts and integrating emerging solutions across multiple divisions while ensuring security and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $170K *

Drive innovation as you develop secure, scalable software solutions in a collaborative environment. Join a dynamic team to enhance your technical skills while delivering impactful applications that de...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a high-performing team that drives innovation and scalability. Collaborate across engineering, product, and operations to build a robust platform su...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $202K *

Engineer robust data platforms by designing scalable pipelines and APIs that support AI-driven healthcare applications, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence in a collaborati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by rapidly transforming customer insights into innovative prototypes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build scalable products from scratch, leveraging AI tools and existing platfor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate with us to enhance AI-driven solutions for fleet safety and compliance. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead projects, build AI agents, and shape engineering practices that directly imp...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $204K *

Transform the future of xEV propulsion systems by leading the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge control software and strategies, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standard...

Michigan, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in a dynamic, remote environment, driving sales strategy and product development for public safety agencies. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us revolutionize healthcare operations by leveraging AI and automation to enhance member experiences and optimize efficiency for payer organizations. Engage with stakeholders to drive transformat...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you build full-stack applications for federal partners, focusing on user experience, security, and seamless integrations. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $265K *

Lead the charge in transforming a communications platform by guiding two teams to enhance messaging systems, ensuring reliable delivery and operational excellence while fostering a culture of AI-nativ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.