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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$200K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading technical strategy for client systems, shaping architecture across platforms, and driving multi-team initiatives in a hands-on role that influences security and reliabil...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $133K *

Manage the design, development, and maintenance of Child Nutrition Services applications, ensuring secure and efficient data processing for educational programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance appl...

Olympia, WARemote

2 days ago

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

$99K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application development and database management. Leverage your expertise in Salesforce and SQL to drive innovative solutions and support critical agency funct...

Olympia, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$98K - $147K *

Innovate and manage a strategic territory, driving new business and nurturing existing accounts in industrial markets. Collaborate with customers to deliver tailored flow-control solutions that enhanc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your technical expertise to enhance enterprise applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot issues, configure systems, and deliver sustainable solutions...

Fayetteville, NCRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Transform client challenges into innovative AI solutions by leading projects, collaborating with teams, and developing applications that enhance business efficiency. Engage directly with clients to en...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming business operations through innovative AI solutions. This hands-on role involves designing, delivering, and optimizing AI architectures that enhance efficiency across v...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of AI runtime and orchestration, ensuring production readiness with a focus on cost, latency, and safety. Collaborate with product teams to deliver reliable AI solutions that enha...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure for game development by implementing automation, enhancing reliability, and supporting live-service games. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless deployment and compli...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative solutions by architecting applications and servers that align with business needs. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure sustainable services while driving change and embracing new t...

Allyn, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $145K *

Elevate software solutions by developing and optimizing web applications, collaborating within an agile team, and ensuring high performance through coding, debugging, and testing throughout the applic...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by designing utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative engineering solutions while m...

Kansas City, KSRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing data pipelines that empower analytics and AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and governance while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $160K *

Drive innovation by building scalable data integration solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare technology. Ensure data quality and security while optimizing performa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $166K *

Lead innovative electrical engineering design projects across diverse sectors, ensuring quality systems and mentoring team members. Drive process improvements, collaborate with clients, and manage con...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in electric utility distribution. As a key contributor, you'll lead engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by engaging with clients to translate technical challenges into innovative solutions. This role combines presales expertise, solution design, and hands-on engineering to drive custome...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Transform mission-critical electronic trading platforms by assessing, modernizing, and optimizing technology architecture. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance, ensure resilience, and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer and enhance the 1035YellowPages platform as a senior developer, responsible for full-stack development and client integration. Lead efforts in code ownership, debugging, and support while lev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of fire alarm and life safety systems. Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure compliance with codes while managing project spec...

Irving, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for Field Engineering projects, acting as the key liaison among internal teams and customers. Oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions to meet...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $153K *

Champion innovative AI-driven self-service solutions, enhancing employee experiences through ServiceNow. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring high-quality engineering from design t...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $163K *

Drive the development of scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions, enhancing network management services. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software while leveraging AI techniques...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.