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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$145K - $175K *

Engage with clients to transform security needs into robust AWS solutions. Own security outcomes from initial discussions to deployment, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Drive finance systems transformation by executing ERP implementations, ensuring data integrity, and supporting user enablement. Collaborate across teams to validate controls and enhance workflows, con...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining release engineering by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative automation and collaboration w...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $205K *

Elevate your career by owning the TA tech stack, driving integrations, and enhancing system efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and lead vendor relationships, all...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading software development projects, collaborating with teams to design and implement innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies, while mentoring the next generation of...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key resource in power plant consulting, focusing on generator engineering. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions while enjoying a flexible remote...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $191K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving technical success by designing and shipping reliable payment solutions for nonprofits, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and security...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Salesforce expertise to design, build, and review secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integrations and effective deliv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and scaling our platform infrastructure, enhancing developer experience, and ensuring robust security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solut...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative communication solutions for Federal customers. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful project execution and customer s...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$189K - $323K *

Champion security excellence by leading offensive assessments and embedding security in the SDLC. Drive risk management and cloud security initiatives while mentoring teams to enhance fraud defenses a...

Coppell, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $95K *

Empower innovation by designing and executing building automation systems for critical infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure optimal system integration and performance in a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Empower the reliability of AI workloads by defining SLOs, managing AWS infrastructure, and ensuring safe operations for a multi-tenant platform. Collaborate on incident response and build observabilit...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and administration of complex network environments, collaborating across teams to implement standardized solutions using Cisco technologies. Ensure seamless deployment and support whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Unlock innovation by building scalable, user-centric applications in TypeScript and React. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance AI-driven solutions, ensuring top performance in ML observabili...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $303K *

Advance the Android Platform by leading technical direction and cross-team initiatives, focusing on client health, developer experience, and app architecture to enhance performance and reliability for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative apps and automations that enhance efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and implement solutions, dr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $121K *

Transform your career by leading full stack development with C#, ReactJS, and .NET technologies. Collaborate on software design, implementation, and continuous improvement to deliver innovative soluti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $102K *

Empower the future of PLM solutions by providing expert support for Teamcenter. Collaborate with global teams to enhance system performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $210K *

Empower your career by leading enterprise database architecture and transformation initiatives. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to drive innovation and establish best practices in modern data...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by managing small to mid-sized municipal water projects. Lead from inception to delivery, fostering client relationships and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure high-qualit...

Memphis, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Optimize provider onboarding and cluster management through automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance data pipelines and deliver actionable insights, ensuring seamless operations and impr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $123K *

Champion AI innovation by driving tool adoption, engineering practices, and workforce enablement across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing leaders and building future...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks 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.